Qantas flights to Rome in 2027

[Eugenious]

I'm interested in finding out about the direct Perth-Rome flights in 2027. They don't seem to up for sale (generally) yet, but there are a few odd days in June 2027 where they are available to book (both for cash and for classic-plus points). They are not available except for 3 or 4 odd days where both cash and points fares are available. Any ideas on when general sales will open? (I'm interested in cash purchase, not Rewards seats.)

 

[Quickstatus]

Do you mean Sale as in discounted fares, or do you mean Sale as in open to purchase?
PER-ROM is available for cash purchase today for dates until 3 July 2027

 

[Eugenious]

Do you mean Sale as in discounted fares, or do you mean Sale as in open to purchase?
PER-ROM is available for cash purchase today for dates until 3 July 2027

Thank you. Yes, I do mean just for cash purchase. I’m looking at the Qantas website at the moment and I can’t see any direct Perth to Rome flights for sale… am I doing something wrong?

 

[Quickstatus]

Currently QF is operating QF5/6 as a daily for the 2026 European Summer. This is a new change from the usual 3/week frequency Tues/Thurs/Sat.
It is unknown if QF is going to do daily in the 2027 European Summer.

 

[Eugenious]

Yes, thanks.

That's what is confusing me. There hasn't been an announcement, and flights generally haven't been released, but there are 8 random dates in the middle of the year showing direct Perth-Rome flights available. June 17, 20, 22, 27, 29 and July 1 and 4. As they haven't made an announcement as to whether the route will operate, I wonder why those 8 dates - the only ones for the year - are showing up?

 

[Quickstatus]

July 1 and 4

That is the limit of forward dates. The limit moves forward by a day each new day.

Don't know about other earlier months. Possibly not finalised yet due to imminent Project sunrise

 

[Eugenious]

Yes, I'm looking for a May date. This route has started in May in the last few years. I just don't understand, when the route hasn't been released and no announcement made, why there are a few random June and July dates. It seems odd to me.

 

[madrooster]

Yes, I'm looking for a May date. This route has started in May in the last few years. I just don't understand, when the route hasn't been released and no announcement made, why there are a few random June and July dates. It seems odd to me.

The PER-FCO route has traditionally started in mid June. Last year they started it earlier and ended it later, but that was intended as a one-off.

https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-says-buongiorno-with-direct-flights-from-australia-to-italy

 

[Quickstatus]

I'm looking for a May date.

The other reason is that PER-FCO has always been seasonal - to coincide with the European Summer.

Edit madrooster commented already