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Cheap flights from Rome to Cape Town from R5 740

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — CPT
Mar 4 — Mar 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Rome to Cape Town

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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 2 February 2026.

Thu 12/314:50
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop15h 40m
SWISS
Fri 20/39:25
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop24h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2R11 110
Thu 26/26:00
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop22h 50m
Air France
Wed 11/37:55
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop28h 50m
Air France
Deal found 1/2R11 367
Tue 14/420:00
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop15h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/416:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/2R11 480
Wed 15/415:30
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop20h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/416:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/2R11 496
Tue 3/38:55
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/312:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2R11 576
Mon 23/220:45
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Air France
Wed 11/37:55
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop15h 50m
Air France
Deal found 31/1R11 592
Thu 26/215:10
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Iberia
Wed 11/312:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop19h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 31/1R11 898
Tue 3/1115:10
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/1112:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2R12 123
Tue 3/322:05
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
Iberia
Tue 10/319:00
CPT
-
FCO
2 stops30h 15m
Iberia
Deal found 1/2R12 171
Fri 15/520:00
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop15h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 19/516:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R12 187
Fri 15/523:00
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 19/515:25
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop14h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1R12 251
Mon 23/210:10
CIA
-
CPT
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/38:45
CPT
-
CIA
1 stop37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1R14 711

Find 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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 110

One-way from

R5 740

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 924
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 12/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
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13/5
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 15m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R34 783 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 486 potential savings vs. average return price).
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RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/3

14:50-7:30

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

9:25-8:40

1 stop24h 15m

R11 110

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 23/2

20:45-5:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

7:55-22:45

1 stop15h 50m

R11 592

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 26/2

15:10-17:25

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

12:35-6:45

1 stop19h 10m

R11 898

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 15/5

20:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:35-23:35

1 stop31h 00m

R12 187

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 15/5

23:00-13:00

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

15:25-5:45

1 stop14h 20m

R12 251

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 3/3

10:05-22:05

2 stops35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

14:25-19:45

3 stops30h 20m

R12 268

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 19/3

14:50-7:30

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

20:10-8:40

1 stop13h 30m

R13 007

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 23/2

14:50-14:35

2 stops22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:00-13:50

2 stops24h 50m

R13 875

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 26/2

8:55-9:45

2 stops23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

12:35-6:45

1 stop19h 10m

R14 004

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 19/3

8:20-7:30

1 stop22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

6:05-23:00

2 stops17h 55m

R14 245

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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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Cape Town (average of R6 946). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 383). 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.

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 50% 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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 985.

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 56m.

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 Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rome to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 0 airlines. 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, Air France, and Iberia can get you from Rome to Cape Town in just under 15h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8444 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Cape Town (average of R6 946). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 383). 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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