Cheap flights from South Africa to Rome from R5 320

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ROM
Jan 29 — Feb 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Rome

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Rome
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Rome. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 December 2025.

Wed 31/129:50JNB - FCO
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 30/322:50FCO - JNB
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/12R11 023
Wed 31/1219:45JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 50mLufthansa
Mon 30/318:35FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 28/12R12 640
Wed 31/127:55CPT - FCO
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Sun 11/16:00FCO - CPT
1 stop22h 50mAir France
Deal found 29/12R12 807
Wed 31/127:55CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/120:25FCO - CPT
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R12 857
Wed 31/1219:45JNB - FCO
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/318:35FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R12 890
Wed 31/1219:45JNB - FCO
2 stops25h 30mBrussels Airlines
Mon 30/310:10FCO - JNB
2 stops22h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 28/12R13 774
Tue 30/121:35JNB - FCO
3 stops22h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 30/317:40FCO - JNB
2 stops22h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/12R17 593
Mon 29/128:10DUR - FCO
2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/16:00FCO - DUR
2 stops35h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/12R25 564
Mon 29/1219:10DUR - FCO
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Sun 4/120:50FCO - DUR
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Deal found 28/12R123 749

Find flight deals from South Africa to Rome

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Rome flight deals. Data was last updated 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 172

One-way from

R5 320

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 156
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 30m total
  • South Africa to Rome
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • South Africa to Rome
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R20 221 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 608 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 30 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Rome that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Rome

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 19/2

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

R9 172

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

8:45-22:00

1 stop13h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 30/4

12:45-6:40

1 stop17h 55m

R9 272

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

9:50-12:25

2 stops27h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 1/2

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

R9 405

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 14/6

23:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R9 455

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

14:35-4:35

1 stop15h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 18/2

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

R9 572

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

20:15-19:25

1 stop24h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 24/2

9:35-10:30

1 stop23h 55m

R9 605

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 20/6

23:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R9 638

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 18/2

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

R9 755

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

16:35-14:10

1 stop21h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 8/6

7:05-11:50

1 stop28h 45m

R9 905

DurbanRome

DUR - FCO

DURFCO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 31/3

15:25-22:00

2 stops30h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 15/4

18:35-14:00

2 stops19h 25m

R10 022

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Rome

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rome (average of R6 687). Flying from South Africa to Rome in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 406). 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.

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 30 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from South Africa 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Rome?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Rome in 13h 15m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7725 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 984. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Rome for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Rome?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Rome?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Rome?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rome (average of R6 687). Flying from South Africa to Rome in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 406). 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 South Africa to Rome

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 786AverageR6 655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR7 575AverageR12 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 083AverageR11 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 161AverageR9 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 790AverageR10 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 008AverageR10 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 300AverageR14 149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 585AverageR10 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 716AverageR11 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 772AverageR11 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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