Cheap flights from Rome to Cape Town from R7 730

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — CPT
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rome to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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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 October 2025.

Sun 7/1220:15FCO - CPT
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Fri 26/129:00CPT - FCO
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 30/10R10 575
Thu 4/1214:50FCO - CPT
1 stop15h 40mSWISS
Wed 17/129:00CPT - FCO
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 29/10R10 609
Fri 14/1120:25CIA - CPT
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1112:30CPT - CIA
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10R10 763
Mon 8/127:00FCO - CPT
1 stop23h 40mLufthansa
Wed 24/129:30CPT - FCO
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 30/10R10 849
Fri 14/1120:50FCO - CPT
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1112:30CPT - FCO
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10R11 072
Tue 9/1214:50FCO - CPT
1 stop15h 40mSWISS
Thu 25/1219:50CPT - FCO
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 30/10R11 569
Mon 8/1214:50FCO - CPT
2 stops15h 50mSWISS
Thu 25/1219:50CPT - FCO
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 30/10R11 655
Tue 9/1214:50FCO - CPT
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/129:30CPT - FCO
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10R11 792
Mon 8/1212:20CIA - CPT
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1212:30CPT - CIA
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10R14 311
Mon 24/119:05CIA - CPT
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1215:55CPT - CIA
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10R14 877
Tue 9/1210:30CIA - CPT
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1212:30CPT - CIA
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10R14 911
Mon 8/1212:20CIA - CPT
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1212:30CPT - CIA
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10R15 785

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 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 609

One-way from

R7 730

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 231
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 4/12-17/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
8/11
  • 8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R27 312 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 092 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Rome

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 4/12

14:50-7:30

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

9:00-8:40

1 stop24h 40m

R10 609

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Fri 14/11

20:25-10:00

1 stop36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

12:30-12:15

1 stop24h 45m

R10 763

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 24/1

17:15-21:55

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

7:55-22:45

1 stop15h 50m

R11 877

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 5/12

20:25-21:55

1 stop24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

7:55-8:55

1 stop26h 00m

R11 895

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 24/11

17:15-21:55

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

7:55-22:45

1 stop15h 50m

R11 895

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 26/1

9:45-11:00

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

9:30-23:00

1 stop14h 30m

R12 254

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Mon 8/12

12:20-10:00

1 stop20h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

12:30-10:55

1 stop23h 25m

R14 311

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Thu 5/2

20:30-5:50

2 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

15:20-19:35

3 stops29h 15m

R14 311

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Mon 24/11

9:05-10:00

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

15:55-21:30

3 stops30h 35m

R14 877

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Tue 9/12

10:30-6:45

1 stop19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

12:30-10:55

1 stop23h 25m

R14 911

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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 24 October 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Cape Town (average of R7 404). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of R19 333). 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 30 October 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Rome to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 54% 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.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 735.

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 48m.

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 48m.

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 30 October 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.

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Crew

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YYZ - ADD

While I love the trip, there is need for more variety of films

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Crew

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YYZ - ADD

While I love the trip, there is need for more variety of films

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 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 can get you from Rome to Cape Town in just under 15h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 8444 km.

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

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

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  • 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 404). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of R19 333). 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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