How long is the flight from Rome to South Africa?

A quick flight from Rome to South Africa can take about 13h 05m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 621. Rome and South Africa are separated by a distance of 7725 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

When deciding which route to take from Rome to South Africa, consider Rome Fiumicino - Cape Town Intl, Rome Ciampino - Cape Town Intl or Rome Fiumicino - Johannesburg OR Tambo, as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rome to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheap flight deals from Rome to South Africa

Round-trip from	R8 871
One-way from	R6 740
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R9 876

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2/11-7/11
2 total stops
26h 20m total
Rome to South Africa

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21/11
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40h 05m total
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RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

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Rome Fiumicino

Mon 24/11

22:00-8:20

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

R9 391

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 4/12

20:15-10:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

10:10-23:00

1 stop13h 50m

R9 633

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 6/11

6:10-22:05

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

19:20-19:45

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RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

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6:10-22:05

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Sat 7/2

19:20-19:45

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R9 824

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

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6:00-20:10

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

R10 066

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

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23:00-13:05

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14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

R10 621

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

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22:00-8:20

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Mon 26/1

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

R10 673

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

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6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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8:20-20:30

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R10 811

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

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20:15-10:30

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

10:10-8:55

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R10 898

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 29/11

14:50-7:30

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

23:35-19:25

1 stop20h 50m

R10 933

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to South Africa (average of R4 193). Flying from Rome to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 482). 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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Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

878 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Jaris,Sept 2025

ATL - ADD

The plane was showing it's age. But the service was great, better than expected.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

878 reviews

Ethiopian Air

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Good

878 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Jaris,Sept 2025

ATL - ADD

The plane was showing it's age. But the service was great, better than expected.

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How long is the flight from Rome to South Africa?
A quick flight from Rome to South Africa can take about 13h 05m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 621. Rome and South Africa are separated by 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 most popular routes from Rome to South Africa?
When deciding which route to take from Rome to South Africa, consider Rome Fiumicino - Cape Town Intl, Rome Ciampino - Cape Town Intl or Rome Fiumicino - Johannesburg OR Tambo, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Rome to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rome to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rome to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rome to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rome to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rome to South Africa 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 Rome to South Africa?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to South Africa (average of R4 193). Flying from Rome to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 482). 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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