Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rome from $421

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ROM
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rome

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Rome (ROM). 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,260

One-way from

$421

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,779
22/2-1/3
  • 22/2-1/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Rome
Air China
  • Air China
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Rome
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rome
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rome. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Sun 22/215:15MEL - FCO
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/319:35FCO - MEL
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,260
Sun 22/310:00MEL - FCO
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/410:45FCO - MEL
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,262
Wed 11/300:30MEL - FCO
2 stops27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/420:00FCO - MEL
2 stops31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,264
Sun 1/315:15MEL - FCO
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/320:00FCO - MEL
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,265
Wed 11/218:20MEL - FCO
1 stop33h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/222:00FCO - MEL
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,273
Sat 7/213:00MEL - FCO
2 stops39h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 14/220:40FCO - MEL
1 stop29h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/1$1,279
Sat 7/214:00MEL - FCO
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/210:35FCO - MEL
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,282
Fri 6/200:30MEL - FCO
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/219:45FCO - MEL
3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,283
Thu 7/515:55MEL - FCO
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/520:00FCO - MEL
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,286
Tue 5/517:20MEL - FCO
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 26/511:35FCO - MEL
1 stop20h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,289
Sun 1/218:20MEL - FCO
1 stop33h 40mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/322:00FCO - MEL
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,292
Sat 31/112:00MEL - CIA
3 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/206:20CIA - MEL
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,386

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Rome

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

16:55-09:50

2 stops26h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 31/3

07:05-20:40

2 stops28h 35m

$1,270

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

13:00-21:55

2 stops42h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 4/4

07:05-09:10

2 stops41h 05m

$1,327

MelbourneRome

MEL - CIA

MELCIA

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

12:00-17:45

3 stops39h 45m

Rome Ciampino

Mon 9/2

06:20-23:45

3 stops31h 25m

$1,386

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

18:20-05:40

1 stop21h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 22/3

22:00-17:00

1 stop33h 00m

$1,389

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

21:35-09:20

2 stops43h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 1/7

10:45-19:15

2 stops24h 30m

$1,392

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

17:20-06:25

1 stop21h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 30/5

22:50-15:50

1 stop33h 00m

$1,398

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

21:35-09:20

2 stops43h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 8/7

10:45-20:00

2 stops25h 15m

$1,407

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

23:30-09:20

2 stops41h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 29/6

15:30-19:15

2 stops43h 45m

$1,443

MelbourneRome

MEL - CIA

MELCIA

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

14:00-10:05

2 stops30h 05m

Rome Ciampino

Sat 14/2

21:40-05:00

3 stops45h 20m

$1,446

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

23:30-23:35

2 stops32h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 2/6

07:05-19:15

2 stops28h 10m

$1,449

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Rome. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rome, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rome (average of $960). Flying from Melbourne to Rome in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,662). 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 Rome

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rome. 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 Rome. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Melbourne to Rome have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Rome?

    Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways can get you from Melbourne to Rome in just under 21h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 35m. The distance between Melbourne and Rome 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 cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Rome round-trip?

    According to our current data, Sichuan Airlines ($954), China Eastern ($1,018), and Air China ($1,217) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Rome. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $505 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and China Eastern, with prices starting from $655 and $680, respectively.

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

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Rome?

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Gold Souq are located about 10.5 km, 11.0 km, and 6.8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about $44 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Rome flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rome (average of $960). Flying from Melbourne to Rome in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,662). 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 Rome

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$954Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$1,018Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,217Average$1,715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,257Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,266Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,324Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,381Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,386Average$2,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,582Average$1,956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,635Average$2,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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