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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Rome

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QR Return flights from $1,693
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,693
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,765
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Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,782
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,783
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,783
Dep. Mon 29 MarRet. Mon 12 Apr$1,785
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Tue 29 Dec$1,794
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Tue 29 Dec$1,794
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Tue 27 Oct$1,794
Dep. Sun 20 SepRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,796
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$1,797
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,808
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Sat 14 Nov$1,826
Dep. Sat 03 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$1,831
Dep. Fri 02 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,840
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,849
Dep. Thu 15 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$1,850
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,873
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Tue 20 Oct$1,877
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Mon 31 Aug$1,903
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,910
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$1,917
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$1,937
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$1,960
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$1,970
Dep. Sun 16 MayRet. Thu 17 Jun$1,991
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Tue 25 Aug$1,991
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Thu 20 Aug$2,018
Dep. Thu 20 AugRet. Wed 14 Oct$2,149
Dep. Sun 20 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$2,222
Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Wed 30 Sep$2,260
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 30 Sep$2,523

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Rome

Return fares from Melbourne to Rome by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$1,103
Sep 2026
$1,626
Oct 2026
$1,270
Nov 2026
$1,121
Dec 2026
$3,512
Jan 2027
$2,187
Feb 2027
$1,393
Mar 2027
$1,765
Apr 2027
$2,203
May 2027
$1,999

The cheapest month to fly to Rome is August 2026, with return fares from $1,103 — 69% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $3,512).

When Should You Fly to Rome?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Rome, with return fares from $1,103. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $3,512 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Rome average around $1,818. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, November and October, you'll generally pay up to 39% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Rome Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Rome return airfares.

August 2026
$1,103
September 2026
$1,626
October 2026
$1,270
November 2026
$1,121
December 2026
$3,512
January 2027
$2,187
February 2027
$1,393
March 2027
$1,765
April 2027
$2,203
May 2027
$1,999

Average Melbourne to Rome Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Rome return airfares.

August 2026
$2,645
September 2026
$3,070
October 2026
$2,602
November 2026
$2,356
December 2026
$3,702
January 2027
$3,496
February 2027
$2,598
March 2027
$2,591
April 2027
$2,952
May 2027
$2,674

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Rome

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Rome?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Rome cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Rome is $1140.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Rome?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Rome is 29 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Rome?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Rome is Air China.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Rome take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Rome.

What is the IATA airport code for Rome?

The IATA code for Rome is ROM.

When should you book flights to Rome?

From our data, you should book flights to Rome 60 days out.


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