What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from Australia to Italy delayed?

Historically, on average around 11% of flights between Australia and Italy have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 287 minutes.

How long is the flight from Australia to Italy?

The flight from Australia to Italy depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Melbourne (a popular airport in Australia) to Naples (the most popular airport in Italy), then the flight time is 26h 15m on average. If you fly from Sydney (another popular airport in Australia) to Naples, then the average flight time is 30h 35m.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Italy flights?

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airlines fly to Italy?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Italy from Australia according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Italy. Keep in mind that there are 23 different airlines that fly to Italy on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Italy flights?

According to our data, Qantas Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 11% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Italy?

Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Italy

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Italy?

Prices for flights from Australia to Italy refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Italy?

As of December 2025, there are 23 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Italy.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Italy?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Italy.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Italy?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Italy can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Italy. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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PER

FCO

26h 55m2 stops

20:00 - 05:50

FCO

PER

27h 50m2 stops

$1,151Multiple Airlines

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 10 May

12:25 - 09:20

PER

FCO

26h 55m2 stops

20:00 - 05:50

FCO

PER

27h 50m2 stops

$1,153Multiple Airlines

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 10 May

07:35 - 09:20

PER

FCO

31h 45m2 stops

10:45 - 19:40

FCO

PER

26h 55m2 stops

$1,159Multiple Airlines

Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 13 May

11:10 - 18:40

BNE

FCO

40h 30m1 stop

20:40 - 09:00

FCO

BNE

27h 20m1 stop

$1,233China Eastern

Mon, 26 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

11:10 - 18:40

BNE

FCO

40h 30m1 stop

20:40 - 09:00

FCO

BNE

27h 20m1 stop

$1,293China Eastern

Mon, 26 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

18:20 - 05:40

MEL

FCO

21h 20m1 stop

22:00 - 17:00

FCO

MEL

33h 00m1 stop

$1,314Etihad Airways

Fri, 20 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

16:35 - 18:00

SYD

FCO

35h 25m1 stop

10:25 - 17:55

FCO

SYD

21h 30m1 stop

$1,326Etihad Airways

Wed, 4 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

16:10 - 12:45

MEL

MXP

30h 35m2 stops

09:40 - 22:10

MXP

MEL

28h 30m1 stop

$1,522Qatar Airways

Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 27 Apr

06:00 - 22:00

SYD

BGY

26h 00m1 stop

12:30 - 22:30

BGY

SYD

24h 00m1 stop

$1,939Emirates

Sun, 1 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

21:45 - 11:30

SYD

BGY

23h 45m1 stop

23:00 - 07:00

BGY

SYD

22h 00m1 stop

$1,948Emirates

Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

China Eastern flights from Australia to Italy

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China Eastern

26 Jan

BNE11:10Brisbane

40h 30m

1 stop

FCO18:40Rome Fiumicino

31 Jan

FCO20:40Rome Fiumicino

27h 20m

1 stop

BNE09:00Brisbane

$1,233

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China Eastern

26 Jan

BNE11:10Brisbane

40h 30m

1 stop

FCO18:40Rome Fiumicino

12 Feb

FCO20:40Rome Fiumicino

27h 20m

1 stop

BNE09:00Brisbane

$1,293

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China Eastern

25 Jan

SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 10m

1 stop

FCO18:40Rome Fiumicino

31 Jan

FCO20:40Rome Fiumicino

28h 20m

2 stops

SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,331

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Sichuan Airlines

25 Jan

SYD21:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 15m

1 stop

FCO06:40Rome Fiumicino

31 Jan

FCO12:00Rome Fiumicino

40h 40m

1 stop

SYD14:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,383

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Sichuan Airlines

29 Jan

SYD21:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 15m

1 stop

FCO06:40Rome Fiumicino

5 Feb

FCO12:00Rome Fiumicino

40h 40m

1 stop

SYD14:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,395

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Sichuan Airlines

21 Dec

SYD21:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 15m

1 stop

FCO06:40Rome Fiumicino

28 Dec

FCO12:00Rome Fiumicino

40h 40m

1 stop

SYD14:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,501

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Wed 29/4

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2 stops26h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 10/5

20:00-05:50

2 stops27h 50m

$1,151

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PER - FCO

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Wed 29/4

12:25-09:20

2 stops26h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 10/5

20:00-05:50

2 stops27h 50m

$1,153

PerthRome

PER - FCO

PERFCO

Perth

Tue 21/4

07:35-09:20

2 stops31h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 13/5

10:45-19:40

2 stops26h 55m

$1,159

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BNE - FCO

BNEFCO

Brisbane

Mon 26/1

11:10-18:40

1 stop40h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 31/1

20:40-09:00

1 stop27h 20m

$1,233

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BNEFCO

Brisbane

Mon 26/1

11:10-18:40

1 stop40h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/2

20:40-09:00

1 stop27h 20m

$1,293

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

18:20-05:40

1 stop21h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 5/3

22:00-17:00

1 stop33h 00m

$1,314

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

16:35-18:00

1 stop35h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 13/3

10:25-17:55

1 stop21h 30m

$1,326

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Mon 16/3

16:10-12:45

2 stops30h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 27/4

09:40-22:10

1 stop28h 30m

$1,522

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SYD - BGY

SYDBGY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

06:00-22:00

1 stop26h 00m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Mon 16/2

12:30-22:30

1 stop24h 00m

$1,939

SydneyBergamo

SYD - BGY

SYDBGY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

21:45-11:30

1 stop23h 45m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Sun 22/2

23:00-07:00

1 stop22h 00m

$1,948

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to Italy

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Italy?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Italy from Australia during February instead. Flights to Italy in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $1,483.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Italy?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Italy is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,757. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Italy is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,362.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Italy?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Italy is in the morning. Flights from Australia to Italy during this time can be as low as $1,879. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Italy, so prices are often more expensive at around $2,133 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Australia to Italy flight route?

Fly from Perth to Rome Fiumicino for the best Australia - Italy flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Italy?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Italy from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Italy for around $1,860 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Italy from Australia for as low as $1,721 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Australia to Italy flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Australia to Italy flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Italy flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Italy flight.

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Best price found	$1,513
Fastest flight time	16h 25m
Direct flights	Mon and Wed
Airports in Italy	416 airports

The best one-way flight to Italy from Australia in the past 72 hours is $1,513. The best return flight deal from Australia to Italy found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,512.

The fastest flight from Australia to Italy takes 16h 25m

Direct flights go from Australia to Italy on Monday and Wednesday. Airline offering direct flights is Qantas Airways..

There are 416 airports in Italy. From Australia there are direct flights to Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Italy?
Prices for flights from Australia to Italy refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Italy?
As of December 2025, there are 23 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Italy.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Italy?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Italy.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Italy?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Italy can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Italy. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Australia to Italy?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Australia to Italy is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 100.00% of all bookings.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Italy

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Air China	PriceFrom $923	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 129 reviews	Search Air China flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $935	Free cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,297 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $963	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $969	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $999	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 122 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,077	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,104 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,090	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,952 reviews	Search Air India flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $1,125	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 366 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,168	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,095 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,273	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 792 reviews	Search China Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from Australia to Italy with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Australia to Italy flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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