Cheap flights from Melbourne to Italy from $559

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NAP
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Italy

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Italy. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 December 2025.

Fri 12/1212:00MEL - FCO
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Fri 19/1220:40FCO - MEL
1 stop31h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/12$1,397
Wed 10/1212:00MEL - MXP
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 13/112:10MXP - MEL
1 stop39h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$1,953
Mon 8/1212:00MEL - FCO
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 15/1220:40FCO - MEL
1 stop27h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/12$2,044
Sun 28/1221:40MEL - FCO
1 stop43h 00mSichuan Airlines
Tue 30/1212:00FCO - MEL
1 stop40h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,059
Fri 12/1212:00MEL - VCE
1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 8/110:30VCE - MEL
1 stop41h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/12$2,106
Sun 14/1220:15MEL - MXP
1 stop44h 15mAir China
Tue 13/111:30MXP - MEL
2 stops42h 10mAir China
Deal found 7/12$2,116
Tue 23/1221:40MEL - FCO
1 stop43h 00mSichuan Airlines
Tue 30/1212:00FCO - MEL
1 stop40h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,133
Sun 28/1200:30MEL - MXP
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/121:05MXP - MEL
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,152
Tue 9/1201:00MEL - CIA
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1208:05CIA - MEL
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,174
Sat 20/1214:30MEL - MXP
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/113:05MXP - MEL
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,184
Mon 8/1218:20MEL - FCO
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1213:10FCO - MEL
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,216
Mon 29/1222:30MEL - MXP
1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 28/112:10MXP - MEL
1 stop39h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$2,217

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Italy

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Italy flight deals. Data was last updated 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,191

One-way from

$559

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,323
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 22/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Italy
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 18/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Italy
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($163 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Italy that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
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Melbourne

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Italy

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

18:20-05:40

1 stop21h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 14/2

10:25-17:00

1 stop20h 35m

$1,280

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

23:30-18:25

2 stops26h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 12/6

20:00-06:15

2 stops26h 15m

$1,293

MelbourneBologna

MEL - BLQ

MELBLQ

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

14:50-09:25

2 stops26h 35m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Tue 9/6

15:25-06:20

2 stops30h 55m

$1,363

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

12:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 28/1

20:40-14:05

1 stop31h 25m

$1,369

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

17:10-18:45

1 stop33h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 1/6

22:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

$1,402

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

17:10-18:45

1 stop33h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 31/5

11:10-15:35

1 stop20h 25m

$1,402

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

17:10-18:45

1 stop33h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 30/5

22:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

$1,402

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

12:05-09:20

2 stops29h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 3/6

20:00-07:30

2 stops27h 30m

$1,409

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

15:55-09:20

2 stops25h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 4/6

20:00-07:30

2 stops27h 30m

$1,409

MelbourneMilan

MEL - MXP

MELMXP

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

13:25-13:35

2 stops32h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 8/6

19:45-08:10

2 stops28h 25m

$1,436

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Italy

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Italy

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Italy?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Italy (average of $969). Flying from Melbourne to Italy in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,644). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to IT?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Italy. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Italy is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Italy?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Italy. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Italy flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Italy

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Italy. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Italy. Reviews last updated 9 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Thai Airways, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Italy to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Italy?

    For as low as $1,280, Etihad Airways can have you in Italy from Melbourne in 21h 20m. The distance between Melbourne and Italy is about 15974 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Italy?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Italy that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Italy flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Italy.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Italy?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Italy by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Italy?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Italy (average of $969). Flying from Melbourne to Italy in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,644). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Italy

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$963Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$970Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,077Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,206Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,241Average$1,935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,272Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,336Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,387Average$2,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,400Average$2,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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