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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rome from R4 566

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ROM
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Rome
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Rome. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 January 2026.

Tue 9/616:35CPT - FCO
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 31/815:30FCO - CPT
1 stop20h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R9 197
Mon 2/214:35CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/223:00FCO - CPT
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R9 395
Mon 9/214:35CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/223:00FCO - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R9 477
Mon 19/19:30CPT - FCO
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Mon 26/112:20FCO - CPT
2 stops21h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 3/1R9 626
Mon 18/516:35CPT - FCO
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/610:45FCO - CPT
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R9 790
Sun 8/315:25CPT - FCO
1 stop14h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/323:00FCO - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R9 856
Tue 14/415:25CPT - FCO
1 stop14h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/423:00FCO - CPT
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R9 873
Mon 9/214:15CPT - FCO
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/214:50FCO - CPT
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R9 988
Mon 2/217:15CPT - FCO
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 19/214:50FCO - CPT
1 stop20h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R10 120
Mon 19/17:55CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/117:15FCO - CPT
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R10 153
Mon 2/27:55CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 50mAir France
Thu 19/26:00FCO - CPT
1 stop22h 50mAir France
Deal found 3/1R10 202
Sat 7/313:50CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/323:00FCO - CPT
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R10 219

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Rome

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Rome (ROM). 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 5 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 197

One-way from

R4 566

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 125
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/6-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Rome
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Rome
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R37 027 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 624 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Rome 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 5 January 2026.
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Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

14:35-4:35

1 stop15h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 18/2

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

R9 395

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:35-4:35

1 stop15h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 25/2

23:00-14:35

1 stop14h 35m

R9 477

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

16:35-9:20

1 stop16h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 8/6

10:45-11:50

1 stop25h 05m

R9 790

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

15:25-4:35

1 stop14h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 16/3

23:00-14:35

1 stop14h 35m

R9 856

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

17:15-9:50

1 stop17h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 19/2

14:50-11:50

1 stop20h 00m

R10 120

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

13:50-4:35

1 stop15h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 14/3

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

R10 219

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

15:25-4:35

1 stop14h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 20/2

23:00-14:35

1 stop14h 35m

R10 334

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:40-18:45

1 stop30h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 10/2

14:55-11:40

1 stop19h 45m

R10 598

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

18:30-12:40

1 stop19h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 24/2

14:55-16:45

1 stop24h 50m

R10 615

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

13:40-18:45

1 stop30h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 31/5

15:45-16:40

1 stop24h 55m

R10 796

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Rome

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Rome

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Rome?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Rome. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Rome, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Rome?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Rome (average of R7 483). Flying from Cape Town to Rome in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 373). 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 Cape Town to Rome?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Rome?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Rome chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Rome on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Rome?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Rome, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 959.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Rome?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Rome, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 12m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Rome?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Rome, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 12m.

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 5 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Rome to help guide your decision. 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
3 456 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 698 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 148 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
926 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 681 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Rome. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Rome?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Rome. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to Rome per day from 9 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Rome?

    Departing from Cape Town to Rome will take you 15h. There are 8444 km between Cape Town and Rome. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Rome round-trip?

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Rome, with prices starting at R7 488. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R8 288 and R8 903, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Rome for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Rome one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 431. Emirates flights start at R6 824 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R7 047 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Rome?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Rome that have stopovers, most of them stop in Addis Ababa. Dubai follows Addis Ababa in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to Rome flights. Dubai is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Rome flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Rome flights?

    Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Rome stopover in Zurich least frequently. Cape Town to Rome flights stopping in Istanbul are the next rarest. Istanbul is followed by Frankfurt am Main in terms of the least popular stopover location for Cape Town to Rome flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Rome that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Rome flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Rome?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Rome.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Rome?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Rome 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 Cape Town to Rome?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Rome (average of R7 483). Flying from Cape Town to Rome in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 373). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Rome on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Rome. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 January 2026.
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Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Rome

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Rome. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 488AverageR11 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 288AverageR11 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 903AverageR10 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 125AverageR10 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR9 192AverageR10 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 473AverageR10 723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 445AverageR11 683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 670AverageR13 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 338AverageR13 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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