How long is the flight from Rome to South Africa?

A quick flight from Rome to South Africa can take about 12h 45m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 179. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Rome to South Africa one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Egyptair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 454. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Rome to South Africa for a low price.

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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROM to ZA?

When flying from Rome to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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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.

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Average price	R10 443

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to South Africa (average of R10 542). Flying from Rome to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 252). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Rome to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rome to South Africa, you should look to book at least 39 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Rome to South Africa?
A quick flight from Rome to South Africa can take about 12h 45m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 179. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Rome to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Egyptair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 454. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Rome to South Africa for a low price.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to South Africa (average of R10 542). Flying from Rome to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 252). 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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