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R5 296+ Cheap flights to Rome

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— ROM
Jul 1 — Jul 81
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 1 June 2026.

Mon 27/79:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 26/811:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/5R9 265
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/611:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/5R9 362
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 18/623:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/5R9 378
Mon 27/79:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 28/1010:25
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/5R9 427
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/611:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/5R9 540
Wed 21/109:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 31/1010:25
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/5R9 654
Sat 25/79:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 27/1010:25
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/5R9 702
Sat 25/79:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 26/1022:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/5R9 767
Thu 22/1013:30
JNB
-
FCO
2 stops34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 28/106:40
FCO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/6R9 799
Mon 15/613:30
JNB
-
FCO
2 stops34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 18/67:05
FCO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R9 816
Thu 12/1113:30
JNB
-
FCO
2 stops33h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/116:40
FCO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R9 864
Mon 16/119:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/1110:25
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/5R9 945

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 1 June 2026.

Return from

R9 265

One-way from

R5 296

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 095
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/7-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 033 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

9:50-6:25

1 stop20h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 7/11

22:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R10 026

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

14:45-14:15

1 stop23h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 13/10

9:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

R10 723

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

13:30-18:25

2 stops28h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 26/10

19:45-9:40

2 stops36h 55m

R11 727

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

10:05-20:05

1 stop34h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 7/11

20:50-16:35

1 stop18h 45m

R13 104
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

18:00-14:10

1 stop20h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 11/11

14:50-9:40

2 stops17h 50m

R13 298

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

22:20-20:05

1 stop21h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 22/7

22:10-16:15

1 stop18h 05m

R13 994

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

13:30-14:05

2 stops24h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 3/11

19:45-9:40

2 stops36h 55m

R14 189

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

18:00-23:35

1 stop29h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 24/10

20:00-9:40

2 stops37h 40m

R14 658

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

13:30-20:05

1 stop30h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 20/7

22:10-20:35

1 stop22h 25m

R14 820

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

13:45-18:10

2 stops29h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 20/11

7:30-8:40

2 stops24h 10m

R15 290

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rome

How long is the flight to Rome?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Rome takes 20 hours 10 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 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 500
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 832
Emirates
Emirates
From R10 187
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R7 899

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rome?

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

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

Booking 2 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.

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 1 June 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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
3 580 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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
7,3
Good
1 444 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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
1 006 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 035 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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 R355, while return flights cost around R2 809.

  • How much is a return flight to Rome?

    A return flight to Rome will typically cost around R2 815, however they can be found for as little as R2 809.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rome depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rome, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 10 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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