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R5 275+ Cheap flights to Rome

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— ROM
May 24 — May 311
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 24 April 2026.

Wed 8/720:45
JNB
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FCO
1 stop16h 45m
Air Algerie
Tue 14/714:30
FCO
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JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 23/4R7 144
Mon 29/620:00
JNB
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FCO
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Mon 6/714:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 22/4R7 227
Mon 27/420:40
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Tue 5/514:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 22/4R7 260
Tue 7/720:40
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Mon 20/714:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 22/4R7 293
Mon 4/520:40
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Mon 11/514:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 20/4R7 343
Mon 4/520:40
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Tue 12/514:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 21/4R7 690
Thu 13/89:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 16/911:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R8 484
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 28/923:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R8 500
Sun 7/66:30
HLA
-
FCO
3 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/616:10
FCO
-
HLA
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4R14 123
Thu 4/67:00
HLA
-
FCO
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/616:10
FCO
-
HLA
3 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R14 355
Fri 12/611:30
HLA
-
FCO
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/622:40
FCO
-
HLA
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R17 430
Fri 1/512:05
HLA
-
FCO
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/511:00
FCO
-
HLA
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R37 094

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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 24 April 2026.

Return from

R7 144

One-way from

R5 275

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 849
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 8/7-14/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 022 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R147 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

9:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 24/10

11:35-8:20

1 stop20h 45m

R9 327

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

9:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 14/9

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R9 509
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

20:55-14:15

1 stop17h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 13/10

22:25-15:20

1 stop16h 55m

R11 279

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 19/5

16:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

R11 279

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-6:25

1 stop20h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 30/9

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R11 659

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

12:40-14:15

1 stop25h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 27/9

22:25-15:20

1 stop16h 55m

R11 692

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

12:40-8:30

1 stop19h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 26/9

22:25-15:20

1 stop16h 55m

R11 924

JohannesburgRome

HLA - FCO

HLAFCO

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 7/6

15:40-8:30

2 stops40h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 14/6

16:10-12:20

2 stops44h 10m

R14 173

JohannesburgRome

HLA - FCO

HLAFCO

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 4/6

7:00-14:15

2 stops31h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 11/6

16:10-9:35

3 stops41h 25m

R14 355

JohannesburgRome

HLA - FCO

HLAFCO

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 12/6

11:30-14:15

2 stops26h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 27/6

22:40-22:05

2 stops23h 25m

R17 430

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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 17 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.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 934
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 712
Emirates
Emirates
From R10 401
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R8 090

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 24 April 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
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 436 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 004 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 947 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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 R548, while return flights cost around R1 519.

  • How much is a return flight to Rome?

    A return flight to Rome will typically cost around R2 203, however they can be found for as little as R1 519.

  • 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 (16 hours 45 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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