Cheap flights from Sydney to Rome from $561

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ROM
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Rome
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Rome. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.

Sun 22/216:35
SYD
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FCO
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/310:25
FCO
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SYD
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,070
Sun 22/216:35
SYD
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FCO
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/322:00
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2$1,072
Sat 21/221:45
SYD
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FCO
1 stop41h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/322:00
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2$1,076
Tue 24/221:45
SYD
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FCO
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/322:00
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,091
Sun 22/216:35
SYD
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FCO
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 1/310:25
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop34h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,093
Fri 27/216:35
SYD
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FCO
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/310:25
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,094
Fri 20/221:45
SYD
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FCO
1 stop41h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/310:25
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop34h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,114
Thu 19/210:30
SYD
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FCO
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 4/320:40
FCO
-
SYD
2 stops52h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/2$1,115
Sun 17/520:30
SYD
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FCO
1 stop30h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 24/522:00
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/2$1,120
Thu 26/220:40
SYD
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FCO
1 stop31h 10m
Air China
Fri 13/319:50
FCO
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SYD
1 stop33h 40m
Air China
Deal found 18/2$1,121
Sat 21/221:45
SYD
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FCO
1 stop41h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/322:00
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,128
Wed 15/414:15
SYD
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CIA
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/508:05
CIA
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SYD
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,847

Find flight deals from Sydney to Rome

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,094

One-way from

$561

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,315
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Sydney to Rome
18/5
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Sydney to Rome
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

21:30-18:40

1 stop31h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/3

20:40-13:35

1 stop30h 55m

$1,277

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

21:15-13:50

2 stops26h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/3

19:50-19:20

2 stops37h 30m

$1,278

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

21:05-09:20

2 stops44h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 17/5

15:10-19:10

2 stops44h 00m

$1,287

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

21:05-23:35

2 stops34h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 24/5

15:10-19:10

2 stops44h 00m

$1,289

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

10:00-18:40

3 stops42h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 11/3

20:40-07:20

3 stops72h 40m

$1,298

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

21:05-14:05

2 stops25h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 11/6

07:05-19:10

2 stops28h 05m

$1,387

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

21:05-18:25

2 stops29h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 14/6

15:10-19:10

2 stops44h 00m

$1,387

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

21:05-23:35

2 stops34h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 10/6

07:05-19:10

2 stops28h 05m

$1,387

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

21:05-14:05

2 stops25h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 9/6

20:00-19:10

2 stops39h 10m

$1,387

SydneyRome

SYD - CIA

SYDCIA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

14:15-16:10

2 stops33h 55m

Rome Ciampino

Tue 23/6

08:55-19:40

2 stops26h 45m

$1,878

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Rome

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Rome. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Rome, you should look to book at least 9 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 Sydney to Rome?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rome (average of $594). Flying from Sydney to Rome in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Rome?

Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Rome chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Rome on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Rome?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Rome, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Taipei City (TPE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,368.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Rome?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Rome, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Rome?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Rome, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.

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 19 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andEtihad Airways from Sydney to Rome by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Rome. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Rome?

    Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Rome. On average, Kingsford Smith has 0 outbound flights to Rome per day from 16 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Rome?

    A quick flight from Sydney to Rome can take about 26h 35m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,278. There are 16330 km between Sydney and Rome. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Rome round-trip?

    Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to Rome, with prices starting at $636. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $943 and $1,014, respectively. Air China is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Rome are Sichuan Airlines ($486), Etihad Airways ($525), and T'way Air ($608).

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

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa, by travelling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about $42 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple are the most popular attractions in Shanghai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple can be visited by travelling about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong. Those landing in Shanghai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $63 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rome (average of $594). Flying from Sydney to Rome in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). 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 Sydney to Rome

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Rome. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$636Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$943Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$1,014Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,147Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,204Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,337Average$1,945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,354Average$1,811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest$1,360Average$1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,411Average$1,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,482Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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