Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rome from R5 622

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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ROM
Sep 8 — Sep 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rome
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Rome. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 August 2026.

Sun 20/914:30 -
1 stop15h 15m
Sun 27/923:00 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 6/8R8 650
Mon 21/920:00 -
1 stop17h 30m
Tue 6/1014:30 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 7/8R8 682
Mon 21/98:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Fri 25/923:00 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 6/8R8 779
Sun 6/98:20 -
1 stop21h 25m
Sun 13/923:00 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 8/8R8 811
Tue 15/98:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Tue 29/97:10 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 4/8R8 859
Wed 16/98:20 -
1 stop21h 25m
Tue 22/923:00 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 6/8R8 876
Tue 15/98:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Tue 22/923:00 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 9/8R8 908
Sat 8/88:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Mon 24/823:00 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 7/8R8 924
Sun 9/88:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Mon 10/87:10 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 6/8R8 972
Mon 21/910:00 -
2 stops35h 50m
Tue 6/1011:00 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 9/8R13 917
Tue 22/911:10 -
2 stops22h 40m
Tue 29/916:40 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 7/8R14 385
Thu 3/911:30 -
2 stops35h 15m
Thu 10/96:30 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 5/8R15 850

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rome

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 9 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 650

One-way from

R5 622

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 727
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
Air Europa
  • Air Europa
  • 21/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R16 068 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 860 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 21/9

23:00-13:25

1 stop14h 25m

R9 262
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 5/10

23:00-13:25

1 stop14h 25m

R9 294

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 13/10

7:10-13:25

1 stop30h 15m

R9 327

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

0:20-18:20

1 stop19h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 10/1

14:50-9:40

2 stops17h 50m

R10 051

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

13:30-13:50

2 stops25h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 13/11

6:40-22:25

1 stop14h 45m

R10 792

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

13:30-14:05

2 stops24h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 6/10

7:05-9:40

2 stops26h 35m

R12 226

JohannesburgRome

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - FCO Rome Fiumicino

HLAFCO

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 21/9

10:00-21:50

2 stops35h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 6/10

11:00-16:20

2 stops29h 20m

R13 917

JohannesburgRome

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - FCO Rome Fiumicino

HLAFCO

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 22/9

11:10-9:50

2 stops22h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 29/9

16:40-16:20

2 stops23h 40m

R14 385

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 5/10

23:00-13:25

1 stop14h 25m

R14 417

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

13:30-13:25

1 stop23h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 13/10

15:45-16:15

1 stop24h 30m

R14 755

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Rome

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Rome

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rome (average of R8 795). Flying from Johannesburg to Rome in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 791). 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 Johannesburg to Rome?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Rome flights typically cost between R10 019 and R13 901 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 650 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 20–Sept 27).

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

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg 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 9 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Johannesburg to Rome by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Rome. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Rome flights?

    When flying from Johannesburg to Rome, there is only one airport that will serve flights from and that is O.R. Tambo International Airport which is located in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. While there may only be one airport in South Africa that will serve flights to Rome, Rome has two airports that will accept flights flying from Johannesburg to Rome. Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, one of the busiest airports in Italy, is one of the two airports that will accept flights from South Africa. Another airport is Rome Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine Airport, which is known as the 10th busiest airport in Italy.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Rome?

    Airlines that fly directly from Johannesburg to Rome can vary on the location in Rome that you choose to fly to. When flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport you will find Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Alitalia are all airlines that will provide you flights. When flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine Airport the airlines that will provide flights can vary. Some combine with other airlines to provide more flights to travellers, but the most popular airlines include Etihad Airways, Ryanair, EgyptAir, and Qatar Airways.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Rome?

    The stopover options available for flights from Johannesburg to Rome vary on the airlines and the destination in Rome. When flying to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport typically there is at least one stopover, sometimes there may be two stopovers and very rarely is a flight nonstop. Flights usually stopover at Bole International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Genève Aéroport. Flights to this location can vary in time and length but usually range from 11h 40m-31h 53m. When flying to Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine Airport there are typically two stopovers, to possibly even three stopovers. Some of the locations for stopovers include Cairo International Airport, Athens International Airport, Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport, and King Abdulaziz International Airport. The flight times can vary from dates and airlines picked up flight times range from 19h 40m-38h 55m.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Rome?

    If you are a citizen of Johannesburg and are planning to fly to Rome, you will need to make sure you apply for a visa before your trip. You will be required to have a South African Passport that is not older than 10 years, with at least two blank pages which is valid for three months after your trip.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Rome?

    For as low as R9 262, Ethiopian Air can have you in Rome from Johannesburg in 15h 15m. There are 7725 km between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Rome round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at R4 806, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Rome.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Algerie and Condor. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 029. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Rome for a low price.

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Rome?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Rome?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rome (average of R8 795). Flying from Johannesburg to Rome in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 791). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rome

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 806AverageR10 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 162AverageR6 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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CondorCheapestR6 325AverageR10 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 066AverageR8 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 237AverageR11 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR8 886AverageR15 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 518AverageR10 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 535AverageR10 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 097AverageR12 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 759AverageR12 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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