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Cheap flights from Rome to Cape Town from R6 788

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — CPT
Apr 29 — May 61
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 30 March 2026.

Tue 12/511:35
FCO
-
CPT
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/519:50
CPT
-
FCO
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R11 285
Mon 11/514:30
FCO
-
CPT
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/516:20
CPT
-
FCO
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R12 192
Mon 4/57:05
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 17/516:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R12 277
Wed 13/512:05
FCO
-
CPT
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/55:45
CPT
-
FCO
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3R12 705
Thu 23/49:25
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 05m
Iberia
Thu 30/413:00
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 15m
Iberia
Deal found 29/3R13 081
Tue 12/59:25
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 05m
Iberia
Tue 19/513:00
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 15m
Iberia
Deal found 28/3R13 098
Mon 11/515:50
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop19h 40m
Iberia
Mon 18/513:00
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 15m
Iberia
Deal found 27/3R13 149
Wed 3/611:35
FCO
-
CPT
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/613:15
CPT
-
FCO
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R13 320
Wed 13/59:25
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/513:00
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R13 406
Mon 4/59:00
CIA
-
CPT
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/516:35
CPT
-
CIA
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R16 518
Sat 2/521:50
CIA
-
CPT
3 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/513:15
CPT
-
CIA
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R16 928
Mon 11/56:40
CIA
-
CPT
3 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/518:25
CPT
-
CIA
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R17 783

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 30 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 285

One-way from

R6 788

Popular in

July

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June

Average price

R12 876
12/5-19/5
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 20m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
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  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R33 850 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 991 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Rome to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 March 2026.
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RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 14/6

6:30-21:25

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

23:15-22:45

1 stop23h 30m

R13 850

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 13/5

10:45-11:50

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

16:35-9:15

1 stop16h 40m

R14 038

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 22/4

15:45-16:40

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:15-8:00

1 stop18h 45m

R14 226

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 3/6

22:10-11:30

1 stop37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-20:05

1 stop30h 50m

R14 243

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 13/6

7:05-11:50

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

16:35-18:25

1 stop25h 50m

R15 201

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 27/4

15:45-19:55

2 stops52h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

13:15-13:25

1 stop24h 10m

R15 269

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 17/6

10:55-11:30

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

18:25-13:25

1 stop19h 00m

R15 680

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 17/6

10:55-11:30

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-8:00

1 stop18h 45m

R15 680

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 13/5

9:25-11:30

1 stop26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

18:25-7:55

2 stops37h 30m

R15 714

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Mon 11/5

6:40-11:30

3 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

18:25-21:15

2 stops26h 50m

R17 783

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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 R7 387). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 424). 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 29% 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 R11 683.

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 53m.

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 1h 40m.

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?

    Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from Rome to Cape Town in just under 25h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 15m. 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 R7 387). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 424). 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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