119,200 - 227,500 Qantas Points, One Way
Get your Italian fix in, but fly in luxury! 🇮🇹
Italy is a dream destination for many Aussies. Why not tick it off in luxury for less?
Visit the Colosseum, cruise the coast, or add Italy to a longer European trip. With just one stop on Emirates, your dream holiday is closer than you think when using Qantas Points.
Yes, Emirates surcharges can be high, but the experience makes it worthwhile. Think sliding doors, Dom Pérignon, and unlimited caviar in First Class for 20+ hours.
Book now to lock in your Italian escape!
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Sydney to Rome
From 159,000 Qantas Points, One Way
Emirates First Class - Photo: Emirates
Points
159,000 -227,500 points
+ ~$1,884- $1,899 AUD in fees & taxes, one-way (pp) Dates Searched
July 2025 - May 2026 | Save
A$9,750
Standard Cashfare, One-way |
✈️ Reward Seat Availability
Rome - Business Class Emirates |
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| Month | Depart from Sydney | Return from Rome |
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| Jul | 26, 31 | 11 |
| Oct | 27 | N/A |
| Nov | 15 | N/A |
| Feb 26 | 8, 13, 15, 23 | N/A |
| Mar 26 | N/A | 3–4, 10, 24 |
| Apr 26 | N/A | 7, 28 |
| May 26 | N/A | 11, 13–14 |
🗓️ Trip Suggestions |
| Two-week trips(13–15 days) | Month-long trips(28–31 days)| Feb 8 – Mar 10 | | Feb 23 – Mar 24 |
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Rome - First Class Emirates |
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| Month | Depart from Sydney | Return from Rome |
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| Oct | 20, 27 | N/A |
| Nov | 3, 12–13, 18 | N/A |
| Dec | N/A | 1 |
| Feb 26 | 4, 14–17, 22, 28 | 10, 24 |
| Mar 26 | N/A | 2, 4–5, 10, 17, 23 |
| Apr 26 | N/A | 7–9 |
| May 26 | N/A | 8 |
🗓️ Trip Suggestions |
Two-week trips(13–15 days)| Nov 18 – Dec 1 | | Feb 15 – Mar 2 | | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | | Feb 17 – Mar 2 |
| Month-long trips(28–31 days)| Nov 3 – Dec 1 | | Feb 4 – Mar 4 | | Feb 15 – Mar 17 | | Feb 17 – Mar 17 |
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Melbourne to Rome
From 159,000 Qantas Points, One Way
Emirates First Class - Photo: Emirates
Points
159,000 - 227,500 points
+ ~$1,878- $1,880 AUD in fees & taxes, one-way (pp) Dates Searched
July 2025 - March 2026 | Save
A$10,050
Standard Cashfare, One-way |
Business Class Reward Seat Availability
Rome - Business Class Emirates |
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| Month | Depart from Melbourne | Return from Rome |
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| Jul | 21, 26 | N/A |
| Aug | 6, 9 | N/A |
| Oct | 27 | N/A |
| Nov | 2–5, 10–12, 17, 19 | 18–19, 23–28 |
| Dec | N/A | 1–4, 6, 8 |
| Jan 26 | 21, 26–28 | N/A |
| Feb 26 | 2–4, 7–15, 17–20, 23–25 | N/A |
| Mar 26 | 1–2, 5 | N/A |
🗓️ Trip Suggestions |
Two-week trips(13–15 days)| Nov 3–18 | | Nov 5–18 | | Nov 11–24 | | Nov 17 – Dec 1 |
| Month-long trips(28–31 days)| Oct 27 – Nov 24 | | Nov 2 – Dec 1 | | Nov 4 – Dec 2 | | Nov 5 – Dec 3 |
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Rome - First Class Emirates |
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| Month | Depart from Melbourne | Return from Rome |
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| Sep | 30 | N/A |
| Oct | 10, 13–15, 18–24, 26–30 | N/A |
| Nov | 2–4, 6–7, 9–13, 16–18, 22–25 | 11, 15–18, 22–24, 26–28, 30 |
| Dec | 2–3, 28, 30 | 1–4, 6–8 |
| Jan 26 | 21–22, 24–25, 27–29, 31 | N/A |
| Feb 26 | 1–5, 7–22, 25 | N/A |
| Mar 26 | 2, 4–5 | N/A |
🗓️ Trip Suggestions |
Two-week trips(13–15 days)| Oct 27 – Nov 11 | | Nov 3–16 | | Nov 11–24 | | Nov 18 – Dec 1 |
| Month-long trips(28–31 days)| Oct 13 – Nov 11 | | Oct 20 – Nov 17 | | Oct 27 – Nov 24 | | Nov 3 – Dec 1 |
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Perth to Rome
119,200 Qantas Points, One Way
Emirates Business Class - Photo: Emirates
Points
119,200 points
+ ~$1,859 - $1,872 AUD in fees & taxes, one-way (pp) Dates Searched
July 2025 - March 2026 | Save
A$4,220
Standard Cashfare, One-way |
✈️ Reward Seat Availability
Rome - Business Class Emirates |
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| Month | Depart from Perth | Return from Rome |
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| Jul | 21, 26–31 | 29 |
| Aug | 2–10, 13 | 14, 18, 20 |
| Oct | 14–15, 18, 21–23 | N/A |
| Dec | N/A | 2 |
| Jan 26 | 19–30 | N/A |
| Feb 26 | 1–5, 7–20, 22–24 | 1–5, 7–14, 16–26, 28 |
| Mar 26 | 1–3, 5, 7, 9–12, 18–19, 22–24 | 1–5, 7–16, 18–19, 21–26 |
🗓️ Trip Suggestions |
Two-week trips(13–15 days)| Jul 30 – Aug 14 | | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | | Feb 8–21 | | Feb 20 – Mar 5 |
| Month-long trips(28–31 days)| Jul 21 – Aug 18 | | Jan 26 – Feb 23 | | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
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Adelaide to Milan
159,000 Qantas Points, One Way
Emirates Business Class - Photo: Emirates
Points
159,000 points
+ ~$1,849 - $1,901 AUD in fees & taxes, one-way (pp) Dates Searched
July 2025 - March 2026 | Save
A$4,405
Standard Cashfare, One-way |
✈️ Reward Seat Availability
Milan - Business Class Emirates |
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| Month | Depart from Adelaide | Return from Milan |
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| Jul | 22, 26, 28 | N/A |
| Aug | 5–6, 8 | N/A |
| Oct | 19, 26 | N/A |
| Nov | 2, 4–5, 9–11, 16, 18–19, 23–25, 30 | 7, 17 |
| Dec | 2, 24 | 1–2, 4–5, 7–9 |
| Jan 26 | 18–21, 25–28 | N/A |
| Feb 26 | 1, 3, 15 | 4–5, 9–10, 15–19, 22–28 |
| Mar 26 | 1, 3 | 1–2, 4–8 |
🗓️ Trip Suggestions |
Two-week trips(13–15 days)| Nov 2–17 | | Nov 19 – Dec 2 | | Jan 20 – Feb 4 | | Jan 27 – Feb 9 |
| Month-long trips(28–31 days)| Oct 19 – Nov 17 | | Nov 9 – Dec 7 | | Jan 19 – Feb 16 | | Jan 26 – Feb 23 |
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