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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rome from R5 455

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.
CPT — ROM
Jun 20 — Jun 271
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 21 May 2026.

Thu 4/619:30
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/616:10
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R10 926
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/69:40
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R10 959
Wed 3/619:30
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/616:10
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R10 976
Fri 12/619:30
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/616:10
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R11 009
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/622:40
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R11 026
Thu 24/919:30
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/109:40
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R11 059
Fri 10/713:15
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/79:40
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5R11 109
Sun 14/619:30
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/69:40
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R11 142
Fri 4/919:30
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 19/922:25
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R11 158
Tue 9/619:30
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/716:10
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R11 175
Thu 8/1019:30
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 29/1015:10
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R11 225

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 21 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 926

One-way from

R5 455

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 727
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Rome
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Rome
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R26 742 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 152 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

19:30-14:15

1 stop18h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 28/10

8:55-10:30

1 stop24h 35m

R12 584

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

13:15-20:55

1 stop31h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 30/9

9:40-17:30

1 stop31h 50m

R12 667

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

13:15-14:15

1 stop25h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 6/10

19:05-17:30

2 stops22h 25m

R14 441

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:30-20:55

1 stop25h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 13/9

9:40-9:45

2 stops24h 05m

R15 287

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

19:30-21:15

2 stops25h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 30/6

17:55-17:30

2 stops23h 35m

R15 386

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

18:25-20:05

1 stop25h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 2/8

15:45-18:05

1 stop26h 20m

R16 232

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

13:15-20:05

1 stop30h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 3/9

15:45-16:40

1 stop24h 55m

R16 630

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

17:45-15:50

1 stop22h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 4/10

8:10-7:25

1 stop23h 15m

R16 878
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

19:30-8:30

1 stop37h 00m

R5 455

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-7:25

1 stop18h 10m

R5 737

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Rome

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rome from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Rome

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Rome (average of R5 289). Flying from Cape Town to Rome in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 559). 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 30% 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.

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R6 764.

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 26m.

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 Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Rome, you should look to book at least 33 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.

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 21 May 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
3 575 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 382 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 001 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 018 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 18h 45m. There are 8444 km between Cape Town and Rome.

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

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Rome, with prices starting at R6 069. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at R9 245 and R9 306, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Rome for 49% 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 430. Emirates flights start at R6 865 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R7 217 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 Dubai. Addis Ababa follows Dubai in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to Rome flights. Addis Ababa is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Rome flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Travellers on a stopover Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai, by traveling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km, respectively after landing at 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 Istanbul least frequently. Cape Town to Rome flights stopping in Zurich are the next rarest. Zurich 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Rome (average of R5 289). Flying from Cape Town to Rome in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 559). 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 21 May 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 21 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 069AverageR11 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 245AverageR10 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR9 306AverageR11 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 678AverageR11 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 761AverageR11 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 774AverageR13 455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 504AverageR12 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 660AverageR11 692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 811AverageR13 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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