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Jan 8 — Jan 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Rome in 2025

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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 9 December 2025.

Wed 24/1220:15JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 25mSWISS
Wed 31/1220:15FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 15mSWISS
Deal found 8/12R12 921
Wed 24/1212:05JNB - FCO
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1214:30FCO - JNB
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R13 430
Mon 15/1210:40JNB - FCO
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Mon 22/1218:45FCO - JNB
2 stops19h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 7/12R13 498
Thu 25/121:35JNB - FCO
2 stops19h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 27/1214:30FCO - JNB
2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12R14 568
Mon 15/1210:40JNB - FCO
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1220:15FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R15 756
Tue 9/1212:05JNB - FCO
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1215:05FCO - JNB
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R15 977
Tue 23/121:35JNB - FCO
3 stops22h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 31/126:00FCO - JNB
3 stops27h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12R16 283
Mon 15/1212:05JNB - FCO
2 stops36h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 22/126:00FCO - JNB
3 stops41h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/12R16 792

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Find the latest flights to Rome in 2025, 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 9 December 2025.

Return from

R8 948

One-way from

R6 588

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 377
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 11/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R1 254 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R161 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

8:45-22:00

1 stop13h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 19/5

12:45-6:40

1 stop17h 55m

R8 948

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

8:45-22:00

1 stop13h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 21/5

15:55-6:40

1 stop14h 45m

R8 948

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

10:10-23:00

1 stop13h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/2

12:20-7:05

1 stop17h 45m

R8 948

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-18:00

1 stop33h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/2

22:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R9 033

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

18:35-21:25

1 stop26h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 9/5

16:45-7:50

1 stop15h 05m

R9 508

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

10:10-23:00

1 stop13h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/2

10:00-9:30

2 stops22h 30m

R9 542

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

8:45-22:00

1 stop13h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 20/5

18:35-8:35

1 stop14h 00m

R9 661

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 20/6

23:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R9 814

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 20/5

23:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R9 916

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 6/4

23:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R10 153

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Rome. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 16 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 20 hours 20 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Rome?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Rome. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Rome should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rome?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rome are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 880
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R8 953
Emirates
Emirates
From R10 808
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R8 314

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rome?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rome are Condor, Etihad Airways and SWISS.

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 9 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 808 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 676 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 330 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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, Condor 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 R970, while return flights cost around R1 839.

  • How much is a return flight to Rome?

    A return flight to Rome will typically cost around R2 581, however they can be found for as little as R1 839.

  • 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 (13 hours 25 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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