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Cheap flights from Rome to South Africa from R5 292

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — JNB
Mar 28 — Apr 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 February 2026.

Tue 7/414:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 13/422:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 24/2R7 263
Tue 15/914:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Wed 30/922:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 26/2R7 279
Tue 18/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 31/822:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 24/2R7 358
Tue 12/514:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 18/522:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 24/2R7 406
Fri 10/47:10
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 17/58:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R7 470
Fri 10/47:10
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 19/514:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R7 946
Thu 9/414:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop17h 10m
Egyptair
Mon 18/521:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 15m
Egyptair
Deal found 24/2R8 105
Fri 6/36:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/38:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R8 185
Sun 1/36:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/38:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R8 232
Fri 5/67:10
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 15/68:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R8 264
Wed 11/38:55
FCO
-
DUR
2 stops25h 00m
Iberia
Sun 15/312:25
DUR
-
FCO
2 stops19h 20m
Iberia
Deal found 23/2R10 044
Sun 12/423:00
FCO
-
DUR
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/48:40
DUR
-
FCO
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R10 330

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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 263

One-way from

R5 292

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 107
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 7/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R877 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 335 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Rome to South Africa 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 26 February 2026.
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RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/3

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

R9 599

RomeDurban

FCO - DUR

FCODUR

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 11/3

8:55-10:55

2 stops25h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/3

12:25-6:45

2 stops19h 20m

R10 044

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 6/7

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

R10 140

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 14/3

12:45-21:55

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

9:30-8:55

1 stop23h 25m

R10 728

RomeDurban

FCO - DUR

FCODUR

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 12/4

23:00-17:55

2 stops18h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 19/4

9:25-5:45

2 stops20h 20m

R10 855

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 9/6

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

R11 332

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 15/5

20:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:35-18:25

1 stop25h 50m

R12 110

RomeDurban

FCO - DUR

FCODUR

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 11/3

15:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/3

12:25-13:30

1 stop26h 05m

R12 968

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 29/6

22:10-11:30

1 stop37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

18:25-13:25

1 stop19h 00m

R13 668

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 30/6

22:10-18:05

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

20:00-13:25

1 stop17h 25m

R13 668

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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 100). Flying from Rome to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R10 251). 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 05m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R9 599. 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 637. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Rome Fiumicino - Cape Town Intl or Rome Ciampino - Cape Town Intl, 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 100). Flying from Rome to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R10 251). 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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