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Cheap flights from Rome to Melbourne from $596

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — MEL
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Rome to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rome to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 March 2026.

Mon 27/421:10
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Mon 11/511:00
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/3$1,204
Sun 26/421:10
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Sun 3/511:00
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/3$1,253
Fri 1/521:10
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Sat 23/512:00
MEL
-
FCO
3 stops39h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3$1,270
Sun 7/613:05
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop41h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 19/620:20
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop42h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,271
Wed 13/521:10
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Sun 17/511:00
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3$1,310
Sat 30/513:05
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/621:30
MEL
-
FCO
2 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,327
Mon 27/421:10
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Mon 4/512:00
MEL
-
FCO
3 stops39h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/3$1,332
Mon 4/511:35
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/516:40
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3$2,342
Wed 29/410:55
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/516:40
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,424
Mon 20/411:35
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/514:55
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$2,461
Fri 10/411:35
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/410:30
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$2,636
Thu 19/319:00
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/417:40
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$3,180

Find flight deals from Rome to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rome (ROM) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,204

One-way from

$596

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,409
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/4-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 00m total
  • Rome to Melbourne
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Rome to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($358 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Rome to Melbourne 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 16 March 2026.
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RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 13/5

21:10-09:00

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

11:00-19:10

1 stop40h 10m

$1,332

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 25/4

21:10-09:00

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

12:00-19:10

2 stops39h 10m

$1,741

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 11/6

21:10-09:00

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

12:00-19:10

3 stops39h 10m

$1,818

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 24/4

21:10-09:00

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

11:00-18:30

2 stops63h 30m

$1,830

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 24/4

20:30-14:55

1 stop34h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

11:00-19:10

1 stop40h 10m

$1,888

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 13/5

18:45-06:15

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

12:00-18:00

2 stops38h 00m

$2,044

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 15/6

21:10-10:00

3 stops52h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

21:30-19:10

1 stop29h 40m

$2,105

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 15/4

21:10-10:00

3 stops52h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

11:00-18:30

2 stops63h 30m

$2,143

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 25/3

09:45-08:30

2 stops36h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

10:55-10:55

2 stops32h 00m

$2,317

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 13/5

16:05-05:35

2 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

15:55-11:30

2 stops27h 35m

$2,337

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Best time to book a flight from Rome to Melbourne

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Rome to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rome to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rome to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Melbourne (average of $929). Flying from Rome to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,896). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Rome to Melbourne?

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 16 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and China Eastern from Rome to Melbourne have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2026

AUH - SYD

Excellent ground a flight staff. So polite and helpful. No criticism to offer..
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,426 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2026

AUH - SYD

Excellent ground a flight staff. So polite and helpful. No criticism to offer..
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2026

AUH - SYD

Excellent ground a flight staff. So polite and helpful. No criticism to offer..

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rome to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Rome to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,332, China Eastern can have you in Melbourne from Rome in 27h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15974 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rome to Melbourne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $465. Users have also found prices from $697 and $960 on Virgin Australia and China Eastern, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rome to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rome to Melbourne 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 Rome to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Melbourne (average of $929). Flying from Rome to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,896). 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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