Cheap flights from Rome to Cape Town from R7 031

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — CPT
Sep 1 — Sep 81
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rome to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Rome to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rome (ROM) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 436

One-way from

R7 031

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 757
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 10/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
10/11
  • 10/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R54 289 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R15 647 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Rome to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rome to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Mon 10/1120:15FCO - CPT
1 stop34h 15mSWISS
Mon 17/1123:35CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 25mSWISS
Deal found 26/8R11 436
Mon 10/1121:45FCO - CPT
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1112:30CPT - FCO
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R11 471
Mon 1/919:40FCO - CPT
1 stop25h 45mKLM
Wed 17/923:15CPT - FCO
1 stop19h 35mKLM
Deal found 26/8R11 859
Mon 22/923:00FCO - CPT
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/1013:50CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/8R12 246
Fri 10/107:10FCO - CPT
1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1023:55CPT - FCO
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R12 317
Mon 15/96:30FCO - CPT
1 stop14h 40mKLM
Tue 30/923:15CPT - FCO
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 26/8R12 493
Mon 15/917:25FCO - CPT
2 stops40h 20mKLM
Mon 29/923:00CPT - FCO
1 stop23h 45mKLM
Deal found 27/8R12 563
Mon 24/1123:00FCO - CPT
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1113:50CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8R12 652
Mon 1/910:25FCO - CPT
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/923:15CPT - FCO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R12 687
Mon 15/96:30CIA - CPT
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1013:00CPT - CIA
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R17 391
Mon 15/96:30CIA - CPT
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/913:00CPT - CIA
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R17 902
Wed 24/98:25CIA - CPT
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1013:05CPT - CIA
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R18 096

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Depart

Return

Price

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 10/11

20:15-7:30

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

23:35-14:00

1 stop15h 25m

R11 436

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 10/11

21:45-6:45

2 stops32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

12:30-10:40

1 stop23h 10m

R11 471

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 15/9

6:30-21:10

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

23:00-9:25

1 stop34h 25m

R11 859

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 22/9

23:00-13:00

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

13:50-5:45

1 stop15h 55m

R12 246

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 10/10

7:10-20:55

1 stop37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

23:55-0:55

1 stop25h 00m

R12 317

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 1/2

6:45-11:50

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:15-18:35

1 stop26h 20m

R12 334

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 15/9

6:30-21:10

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

23:15-22:45

1 stop23h 30m

R12 493

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 24/11

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

13:50-4:45

1 stop15h 55m

R12 652

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Mon 15/9

6:30-13:00

3 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/10

13:00-21:50

3 stops32h 50m

R17 391

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Mon 15/9

6:30-13:00

3 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

13:00-21:25

2 stops32h 25m

R17 902

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Best time to book a flight from Rome to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rome to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rome to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rome to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rome to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rome to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROM to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Rome to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Rome to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Rome to Cape Town?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Rome to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Rome to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Rome to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Rome to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Rome to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 668.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Rome to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Rome to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Rome to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Rome to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 27 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air from Rome to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

7,5

Food

6,9

Overall

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

7,5

Food

6,9

Overall

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Rome?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Rome. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from Rome per day from 1 airline. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Rome to Cape Town?

    SWISS, KLM, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Rome to Cape Town in just under 14h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8444 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rome to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R10 649. Users have found that Lufthansa is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rome to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rome to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rome to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rome to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rome to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rome to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rome to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Rome to Cape Town

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LufthansaCheapestR10 649AverageR10 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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