How long is the flight from Rome to South Africa?

A quick flight from Rome to South Africa can take about 18h 05m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 200. Rome and South Africa are separated by a distance of 8166 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.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rome to South Africa?

To save up to 21% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 27 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Rome to South Africa from R7 625 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R7 625 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rome to South Africa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to South Africa. Flights to South Africa from Rome in September are about R11 371 on average during September, but can be found for as low as R8 042.

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.

R6 357+ Cheap Flights from Rome to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Rome to South Africa

Round-trip from	R8 945
One-way from	R6 357
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R9 101

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2 total stops
66h 30m total
Rome to South Africa

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40h 30m total
Rome to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R35 489 potential increase over avg. return price).

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Rome to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

Ethiopian Air

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Good

861 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

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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 18h 05m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 200. Rome and South Africa are separated by a distance of 8166 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Rome to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 172	AverageR13 165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 497	AverageR10 817	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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