$623+ Cheap flights to Italy

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Italy in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Italy. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 April 2026.

Wed 13/515:40
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop22h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/523:00
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop33h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,286
Sat 13/615:40
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 20/611:35
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,287
Sat 30/515:40
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop34h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 15/623:00
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop23h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,301
Fri 17/415:40
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/410:55
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,304
Thu 15/1020:40
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop30h 50m
Air China
Thu 22/1020:30
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop34h 20m
Air China
Deal found 13/4$1,309
Wed 15/415:40
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/410:55
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,310

Find flight deals to Italy

Find the latest flights to Italy in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 14 April 2026.

Return from

$1,286

One-way from

$623

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,797
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • Sydney to Rome
17/5
  • 17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Sydney to Italy
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026

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Locate flights to Italy that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 14 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/7

19:40-06:30

1 stop42h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 3/8

12:15-14:50

2 stops42h 35m

$1,627

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

20:30-07:30

2 stops43h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 15/5

13:20-08:00

2 stops34h 40m

$1,721

SydneyCatania

SYD - CTA

SYDCTA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/9

15:40-09:30

2 stops25h 50m

Catania Fontanarossa

Sun 18/10

16:30-06:35

2 stops29h 05m

$1,828

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

15:40-18:15

1 stop34h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 3/6

23:00-16:50

1 stop33h 50m

$1,833

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

20:30-08:00

1 stop43h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 24/8

13:10-08:00

2 stops58h 50m

$1,834

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

20:30-08:00

1 stop43h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 20/8

13:10-08:00

3 stops34h 50m

$1,834

SydneyPalermo

SYD - PMO

SYDPMO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/10

16:40-23:05

2 stops39h 25m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Sun 18/10

16:10-06:35

2 stops29h 25m

$1,842

SydneyBologna

SYD - BLQ

SYDBLQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

21:05-13:55

2 stops24h 50m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Wed 10/6

14:55-19:10

2 stops44h 15m

$1,850

SydneyVenice

SYD - VCE

SYDVCE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

21:05-19:00

2 stops29h 55m

Venice Marco Polo

Wed 10/6

20:00-19:10

2 stops39h 10m

$1,867

SydneyFlorence

SYD - FLR

SYDFLR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

15:40-14:45

2 stops31h 05m

Florence Peretola

Wed 27/5

15:30-16:50

2 stops41h 20m

$1,869

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Best time to book a flight to Italy

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Italy

How long is the flight to Italy?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Italy takes 28 hours 26 minutes. Flights to Italy from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Italy?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Italy are Air China, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Italy by month

Plan your trip to Italy by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Italy ranges from 15.0 - 111.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 111.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Italy when rainfall is around 15.0 mm.

Temperature in Italy by month

Plan your trip to Italy by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Italy, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Italy?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Italy in the last few years. This data was updated on 14 April 2026.
The most popular places in Italy to fly to are Rome, Milan, Venice, Catania and Naples.

Reviews of airlines servicing Italy

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Italy. 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 Italy. Reviews last updated 14 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Italy, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

FAQs about flying to Italy

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Italy if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Italy on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Italy?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Italy.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy?

    Milan Malpensa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy. One-way flights to Milan Malpensa typically cost $18, while return flights cost around $57.

  • How much is a return flight to Italy?

    A return flight to Italy will typically cost around $161, however they can be found for as little as $153.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Italy depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Italy, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Naples have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Naples can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Naples?

    Yes. Naples has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Garden House Airport is the closest property to Naples (0.0 km away from Naples).

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