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Cheap flights from Rome to Melbourne from $812

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — MEL
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
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 10 May 2026.

Sun 7/621:10
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop31h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 14/611:00
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/5$1,327
Mon 25/521:10
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Wed 15/721:30
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/5$1,404
Thu 18/621:10
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Sun 12/711:00
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/5$1,411
Mon 22/611:35
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/717:20
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/5$1,412
Wed 3/621:10
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Thu 9/721:30
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/5$1,422
Tue 16/621:10
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Tue 10/1112:00
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop40h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/5$1,433
Sun 21/611:35
FCO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/717:20
MEL
-
FCO
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,447
Tue 9/607:05
FCO
-
AVV
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/614:55
AVV
-
FCO
3 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$2,223
Thu 10/1214:55
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/114:05
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,444
Tue 28/722:40
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1014:05
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,774
Sat 9/512:25
FCO
-
AVV
3 stops47h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/514:55
AVV
-
FCO
3 stops51h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,894
Sat 16/521:10
FCO
-
AVV
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/517:40
AVV
-
FCO
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$3,056

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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,327

One-way from

$812

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,925
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 40m total
  • Rome to Melbourne
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 20m total
  • Rome to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($379 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 10 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 26/8

21:10-09:00

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

11:00-19:10

1 stop40h 10m

$1,834

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 26/5

20:00-09:25

2 stops29h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

21:35-23:35

2 stops34h 00m

$1,972

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 25/6

15:10-10:30

2 stops35h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

21:35-09:20

2 stops43h 45m

$2,026

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 29/9

11:35-15:50

1 stop20h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

18:20-17:30

1 stop33h 10m

$2,223

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 28/6

21:10-12:40

1 stop31h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 2/7

21:30-19:10

1 stop29h 40m

$2,224

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 22/6

10:45-06:15

2 stops35h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

07:00-14:05

3 stops39h 05m

$2,286

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 24/6

09:40-22:05

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 2/7

22:45-14:15

1 stop23h 30m

$2,296

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 6/9

15:40-08:15

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

09:30-13:40

2 stops36h 10m

$2,361
Fastest return journey

RomeMelbourne

FCO - MEL

FCOMEL

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 11/8

11:35-15:50

1 stop20h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

17:20-06:25

1 stop21h 05m

$2,412

RomeMelbourne

FCO - AVV

FCOAVV

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 22/5

10:45-22:50

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 7/6

10:30-06:15

2 stops27h 45m

$3,431

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Best time to book a flight from Rome to Melbourne

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

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

Booking 56 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Melbourne (average of $855). Flying from Rome to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,633). 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 10 May 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
1,434 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
211 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.

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 $2,223, China Eastern can have you in Melbourne from Rome in 20h 15m. 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 China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,134 on this airline. China Eastern is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Virgin Australia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $671. Users have also found prices from $925 and $1,057 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Melbourne (average of $855). Flying from Rome to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,633). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,134Average$2,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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