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Cheap flights from Rome to Cape Town from R7 052

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — CPT
Aug 24 — Aug 311
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 25 July 2026.

Mon 21/916:40
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Condor
Wed 30/917:40
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop28h 10m
Condor
Deal found 24/7R8 751
Thu 17/916:50
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop15h 15m
Condor
Wed 30/917:40
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop28h 10m
Condor
Deal found 24/7R10 367
Mon 21/916:40
FCO
-
CPT
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/917:40
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R10 990
Fri 4/920:15
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
SWISS
Fri 18/922:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop20h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 22/7R11 310
Tue 15/911:35
FCO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/90:10
CPT
-
FCO
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7R11 444
Tue 15/921:45
FCO
-
CPT
2 stops35h 40m
SWISS
Mon 28/98:00
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop24h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 22/7R11 528
Tue 1/129:45
FCO
-
CPT
2 stops20h 50m
SWISS
Sun 27/129:20
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop24h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 20/7R11 612
Mon 14/923:00
FCO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/90:10
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7R11 713
Thu 17/96:00
CIA
-
CPT
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/917:40
CPT
-
CIA
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R11 814
Mon 21/911:15
CIA
-
CPT
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/917:40
CPT
-
CIA
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R13 110
Tue 8/96:15
CIA
-
CPT
3 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/918:25
CPT
-
CIA
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R15 652
Fri 18/921:45
CIA
-
CPT
3 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/913:15
CPT
-
CIA
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7R17 082

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 25 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 021

One-way from

R7 052

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R22 720
Condor
  • Condor
  • 21/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
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1/12
  • 1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R750 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 165 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 25 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 17/9

16:50-8:05

1 stop15h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

17:40-21:50

1 stop28h 10m

R10 367
Fastest return journey

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 1/12

14:50-7:35

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/12

9:20-8:40

1 stop24h 20m

R11 343

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Thu 17/9

6:00-8:05

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

17:40-21:55

2 stops28h 15m

R11 814

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 7/12

20:15-7:35

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

9:20-8:40

1 stop24h 20m

R12 202

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 4/9

20:15-20:55

1 stop24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

22:35-16:30

2 stops17h 55m

R12 622

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 18/9

11:35-12:40

2 stops25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

18:25-6:25

2 stops36h 00m

R12 959

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 18/1

14:50-7:40

2 stops15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

9:20-8:40

1 stop24h 20m

R13 144

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 24/9

22:10-18:05

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

15:20-20:05

2 stops28h 45m

R15 567

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 12/8

20:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

16:35-23:35

1 stop31h 00m

R15 652

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Fri 18/9

21:45-17:30

3 stops43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

13:15-21:40

3 stops32h 25m

R17 082

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Cape Town (average of R11 495). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of R20 818). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Rome to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 702 and R19 867 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 021 on Condor (Sept 21–Sept 30).

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 30% 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 499.

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 Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.

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 1h 03m.

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?

    Condor and SWISS can get you from Rome to Cape Town in just under 15h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30m. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Cape Town (average of R11 495). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of R20 818). 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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