R5 155+ Cheap flights to Rome

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ROM
Jun 7 — Jun 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Rome in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Rome
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rome. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 May 2026.

Mon 15/69:50
JNB
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FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 29/623:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R8 558
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 29/623:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/5R8 853
Wed 2/99:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 15/923:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/5R8 885
Sat 25/79:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 22/823:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5R8 934
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/611:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5R9 033
Mon 9/119:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/1122:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5R9 049
Wed 2/99:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/1011:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/5R9 098
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 20/623:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/5R9 164
Sat 11/79:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/723:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/5R9 180
Thu 18/66:30
HLA
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FCO
3 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/69:40
FCO
-
HLA
3 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5R14 236
Fri 7/810:00
HLA
-
FCO
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/822:40
FCO
-
HLA
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5R15 071
Thu 21/511:30
HLA
-
FCO
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/510:45
FCO
-
HLA
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R17 264

Find flight deals to Rome

Find the latest flights to Rome in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2026.

Return from

R8 558

One-way from

R5 155

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 064
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/6-29/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R980 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R144 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 2026

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Price

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JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

20:55-20:55

1 stop24h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 12/7

9:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

R10 440

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

12:40-8:30

1 stop19h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 23/6

9:40-9:00

1 stop23h 20m

R10 816
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

12:40-7:25

1 stop18h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 20/7

9:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

R12 174

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

9:50-6:25

1 stop20h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 12/10

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R12 584

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

20:55-19:25

2 stops22h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 13/10

9:40-9:00

1 stop23h 20m

R12 600

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 30/9

11:35-8:20

1 stop20h 45m

R13 271

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

12:40-11:10

2 stops22h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 8/10

22:25-15:20

1 stop16h 55m

R13 549

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

9:25-7:25

3 stops22h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 22/8

9:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

R14 138

JohannesburgRome

HLA - FCO

HLAFCO

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 18/6

6:30-7:25

3 stops24h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 25/6

9:40-16:00

3 stops30h 20m

R14 236

JohannesburgRome

HLA - FCO

HLAFCO

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 7/8

10:00-14:15

2 stops28h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 15/8

22:40-22:05

2 stops23h 25m

R15 071

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Best time to book a flight to Rome

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rome

When is the best time to book a flight to Rome?

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Rome. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Rome?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Rome takes 19 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Rome from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rome?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rome are Ethiopian Air, Condor and Air Algerie.

Rainfall in Rome by month

Plan your trip to Rome by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rome ranges from 15.0 - 111.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 111.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rome when rainfall is around 15.0 mm.

Temperature in Rome by month

Plan your trip to Rome by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rome, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rome

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rome. 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 Rome. Reviews last updated 8 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Italy by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQs about flying to Rome

What is good to know if travelling to Rome?

  • For a little peace and quiet away from the crowds, pay a visit to serene landscaped gardens of Villa Pamphili.
  • The Aventine Hill (which is one of Rome’s 7 major hills) is where you’ll be able to get magnificent views over the Tiber and the renowned Vatican.
  • If you’re a traveler with a particularly sweet tooth, stop guessing about what people are queuing for and join the line at II Gelato Di San Crispino, a joint rumored as being the best ice shop in Rome!
  • If you plan your itinerary carefully, you’ll be able to save yourself a few bucks. The Vatican Museums offer free admission on the last Sundays of the month, so try to plan accordingly.
  • When in Rome, remember that you are not expected to pay a waiter a gratuity fee as tips are already included in the bill total.
  • The Roman Forum is a must see site where you’ll be able to experience the magic of Ancient Rome, complete with the faded cobblestone streets. Just make sure you get a guide to show you around though.
  • Tourists looking for some retail therapy should consider heading down to Rome’s Piazza Navona, famed for its abundance of gelaterias, souvenir shops, and great restaurants.
  • For a night out on the town, swing by Trastevere with its bars lining the streets.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rome if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rome on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rome?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rome.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rome?

    Rome Fiumicino is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rome. One-way flights to Rome Fiumicino typically cost R453, while return flights cost around R1 503.

  • How much is a return flight to Rome?

    A return flight to Rome will typically cost around R2 180, however they can be found for as little as R1 503.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rome depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rome, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Rome Fiumicino have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rome Fiumicino can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rome Fiumicino?

    Yes. Rome Fiumicino has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Air Rooms Rome Airport by HelloSky is the closest property to Rome Fiumicino (0,0 km away from Rome Fiumicino).

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