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Cheap flights from Rome to Cape Town from R6 303

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — CPT
Jan 20 — Jan 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 December 2025.

Wed 24/1220:45FCO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mAir France
Mon 29/127:55CPT - FCO
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/12R16 160
Wed 24/1216:35FCO - CPT
2 stops19h 05mLufthansa
Mon 29/129:30CPT - FCO
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 20/12R23 536
Sun 28/126:20CIA - CPT
3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/118:30CPT - CIA
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R25 917
Fri 26/1220:45FCO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mAir France
Thu 8/17:55CPT - FCO
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Deal found 21/12R26 872
Sun 28/1220:25FCO - CPT
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/17:55CPT - FCO
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R27 626
Wed 24/1210:05FCO - CPT
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1214:25CPT - FCO
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R28 263
Wed 24/128:55FCO - CPT
1 stop24h 35mIberia
Mon 29/1219:00CPT - FCO
2 stops24h 10mIberia
Deal found 19/12R28 448

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 21 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 500

One-way from

R6 303

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 501
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
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7/3
  • 7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 25m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R28 775 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 027 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 21 December 2025.
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RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 24/2

11:15-11:50

1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

17:15-13:50

1 stop21h 35m

R11 500

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 19/1

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

14:35-4:35

1 stop15h 00m

R11 735

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 4/2

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

14:35-5:45

1 stop15h 10m

R11 735

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 11/2

15:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

12:35-13:30

1 stop25h 55m

R11 852

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 10/2

15:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:00-14:15

1 stop25h 15m

R11 902

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 6/2

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

14:35-5:45

1 stop15h 10m

R12 103

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 8/2

23:00-13:45

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:50-5:45

1 stop15h 55m

R12 120

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 7/2

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

14:35-5:45

1 stop15h 10m

R12 120

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 7/2

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

15:25-5:45

1 stop14h 20m

R12 120

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 7/2

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

14:35-5:45

1 stop15h 10m

R12 120

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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 242). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of R18 909). 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 21 December 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.

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 52% 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 454.

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 1h 57m.

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, Ethiopian Air, and Iberia can get you from Rome to Cape Town in just under 13h. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 35m. 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 242). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of R18 909). 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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