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Cheap flights from Rome to South Africa from R7 303

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — JNB
Jan 5 — Jan 121
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 6 December 2025.

Mon 8/1212:45FCO - JNB
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/219:20JNB - FCO
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R9 625
Mon 8/1210:05FCO - JNB
1 stop35h 00mKLM
Sat 7/219:20JNB - FCO
2 stops17h 30mKLM
Deal found 4/12R10 167
Sat 6/1217:15FCO - JNB
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - FCO
1 stop34h 11mKLM
Deal found 5/12R10 591
Sun 7/126:10FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Sun 14/1223:59JNB - FCO
1 stop34h 11mKLM
Deal found 6/12R11 319
Sat 6/1220:45FCO - JNB
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - FCO
1 stop34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R11 557
Thu 11/1218:25FCO - CPT
1 stop34h 25mAir France
Wed 24/127:55CPT - FCO
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Deal found 5/12R11 963
Sat 6/1220:45FCO - JNB
2 stops24h 20mAir France
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - FCO
2 stops33h 56mAir France
Deal found 5/12R12 065
Sun 7/1212:45FCO - CPT
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1223:45CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R12 472
Sun 7/126:10FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1223:59JNB - FCO
2 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R12 489
Thu 11/1220:25FCO - CPT
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/127:55CPT - FCO
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R12 828
Fri 5/1210:05FCO - CPT
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/127:55CPT - FCO
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R12 946
Wed 31/1220:15FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/110:10JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R13 997

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 6 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 778

One-way from

R7 303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 250
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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11/2
  • 11/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R16 647 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R8 364 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 6 December 2025.
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RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 6/3

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

R8 778

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 18/1

12:45-22:05

1 stop32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

19:20-11:45

1 stop17h 25m

R9 625

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 11/2

17:15-22:05

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

23:59-19:25

1 stop20h 26m

R9 642

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 11/2

6:10-22:05

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:20-17:25

1 stop23h 05m

R9 642

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 17/1

6:10-22:05

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:20-17:25

1 stop23h 05m

R9 642

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 28/2

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

R9 981

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 11/2

17:15-12:10

2 stops17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

23:59-11:55

1 stop36h 56m

R10 167

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 17/1

6:00-3:55

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

R10 438

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 18/1

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

R10 506

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 15/1

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

R10 692

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Best time to book a flight from Rome to South Africa

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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 101). Flying from Rome to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 269). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rome to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rome to South Africa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

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. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 778. 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 944. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and SWISS, 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 Fiumicino - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 101). Flying from Rome to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 269). 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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Alternative routes for Rome to South Africa

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Top airline flying from Rome to South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rome to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 924AverageR14 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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