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Cheap flights from Rome to Melbourne from $494

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — MEL
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Rome to Melbourne

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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 21 February 2026.

Tue 24/312:00
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop40h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 7/420:20
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop42h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$901
Thu 12/312:00
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop40h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 27/321:40
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop42h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$914
Thu 2/413:05
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop41h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 17/420:20
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop42h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$973
Thu 26/312:00
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop40h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 16/420:20
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop42h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,002
Sat 25/413:05
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop41h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 30/420:20
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop42h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,096
Mon 9/320:40
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop31h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 1/611:00
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/2$1,102
Wed 1/413:05
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/421:30
MEL
-
FCO
2 stops49h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,155
Thu 12/320:40
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop31h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 16/322:30
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop30h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/2$1,194
Mon 9/320:40
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop31h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 23/322:30
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop30h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/2$1,207
Mon 23/310:25
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/306:00
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,092
Sun 5/422:00
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/417:40
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,354
Thu 1/1010:55
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/1018:40
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,554

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 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$901

One-way from

$494

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,182
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 24/3-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 83h 10m total
  • Rome to Melbourne
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 22/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 30m total
  • Rome to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($246 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2026.
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RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 26/3

12:00-14:30

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

20:20-07:00

1 stop42h 40m

$1,002

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/3

20:40-14:05

1 stop31h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

22:30-18:40

1 stop30h 10m

$1,194

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 9/3

20:40-14:05

1 stop31h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

12:00-18:30

2 stops63h 30m

$1,337

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 6/3

20:40-10:00

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

22:30-18:40

1 stop30h 10m

$1,351

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 5/3

12:00-14:30

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

21:40-06:40

1 stop43h 00m

$1,517

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 22/7

13:05-14:10

1 stop41h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

20:20-07:00

1 stop42h 40m

$1,716

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 19/7

13:05-14:10

1 stop41h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

20:20-07:00

1 stop42h 40m

$1,776

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 25/7

13:05-14:10

1 stop41h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

20:20-07:00

1 stop42h 40m

$1,776

RomeMelbourne

FCO - AVV

FCOAVV

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 23/3

10:25-23:15

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 30/3

06:00-06:25

2 stops33h 25m

$2,092

RomeMelbourne

FCO - AVV

FCOAVV

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 5/4

22:00-14:10

2 stops32h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 12/4

17:40-19:10

2 stops33h 30m

$2,354

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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 18 February 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 $926). Flying from Rome to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,876). 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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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 21 February 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
1,406 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

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
1,406 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,406 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

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
197 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,406 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

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

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  • How long is the flight from Rome to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,194, Sichuan Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Rome in 31h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15974 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rome to Melbourne round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rome to Melbourne is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,024 on this airline.

  • 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 $460. Users have also found prices from $950 and $1,014 on China Eastern and Etihad Airways, 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 $926). Flying from Rome to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,876). 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 airline flying from Rome to Melbourne

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,024Average$2,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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