Cheap flights from Rome to South Africa from R5 341

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — JNB
Mar 9 — Mar 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Rome to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Rome to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rome to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Tue 18/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 31/822:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 5/2R7 277
Tue 11/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Wed 19/822:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 4/2R7 293
Tue 5/514:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 11/522:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 4/2R7 471
Tue 5/514:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Wed 20/522:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 6/2R7 487
Tue 5/514:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 25/522:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 6/2R7 809
Fri 20/26:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/38:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R8 261
Sun 22/36:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 29/38:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R8 310
Fri 20/26:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/38:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R8 358
Sat 21/36:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 28/38:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2R8 552
Fri 20/28:55
FCO
-
DUR
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/212:25
DUR
-
FCO
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R10 488
Fri 20/28:55
FCO
-
DUR
2 stops25h 00m
Iberia
Tue 24/212:25
DUR
-
FCO
3 stops32h 05m
Iberia
Deal found 5/2R10 746
Mon 2/323:00
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop14h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/315:25
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop14h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R10 956

Find flight deals from Rome to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rome to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 471

One-way from

R5 341

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R9 229
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 5/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • Rome to South Africa
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Rome to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R6 502 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 986 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 5/5

14:30-6:25

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

22:25-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

R7 487

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 5/5

14:30-6:25

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

22:25-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

R7 809

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 20/2

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

R8 261

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 7/3

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

R8 358

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 20/2

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

R8 390

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 22/3

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

R8 891

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 28/2

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

R9 181

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 8/7

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

R9 600

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 10/5

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

R9 746

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 10/5

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

R9 746

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

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 163). Flying from Rome to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 697). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rome to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Rome to South Africa?

    A quick flight from Rome to South Africa can take about 13h 10m. Air Algerie provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 261. 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 708. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Egyptair, 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?

  • 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 163). Flying from Rome to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 697). 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 airline flying from Rome to South Africa

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 450AverageR12 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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