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Cheap flights from Rome to South Africa from R7 279

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — JNB
Dec 7 — Dec 141
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 7 November 2025.

Fri 21/116:00FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/128:20JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R8 894
Sun 30/116:00FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/128:20JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11R8 946
Mon 8/126:10FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Sat 7/223:59JNB - FCO
1 stop20h 26mKLM
Deal found 6/11R9 381
Thu 4/1220:25FCO - JNB
1 stop24h 40mKLM
Sun 18/123:59JNB - FCO
1 stop20h 26mKLM
Deal found 5/11R9 589
Sat 6/1217:15FCO - JNB
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Sun 18/123:59JNB - FCO
1 stop24h 11mKLM
Deal found 5/11R9 676
Fri 21/116:10FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Fri 5/1223:59JNB - FCO
1 stop20h 26mKLM
Deal found 6/11R9 693
Fri 21/1116:20FCO - JNB
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1223:59JNB - FCO
1 stop17h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R9 745
Mon 8/1223:00FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/28:20JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11R9 850
Fri 5/126:00FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/128:20JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11R10 058
Mon 10/1110:25FCO - JNB
1 stop20h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/119:50JNB - FCO
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11R10 110
Fri 21/1118:25FCO - JNB
1 stop16h 45mAir France
Fri 5/1223:59JNB - FCO
2 stops18h 26mAir France
Deal found 5/11R10 284
Thu 4/1223:00FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1214:30JNB - FCO
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R10 406

Cheap 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 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 894

One-way from

R7 279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R10 788
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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25/1
  • 25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R34 505 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R12 659 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 8/12

6:10-22:05

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:59-19:25

1 stop20h 26m

R9 381

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 29/1

20:25-22:05

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:59-19:25

1 stop20h 26m

R9 711

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 8/12

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

R9 850

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 26/1

22:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

R10 145

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 27/1

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

R10 145

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 29/1

22:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

R10 145

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 1/2

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

R10 162

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/3

17:50-10:25

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:35-12:50

1 stop18h 15m

R10 284

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 27/1

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

R10 527

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 27/1

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

R10 527

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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 204). Flying from Rome to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 510). 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 7 November 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 7 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rome to South Africa, such as Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
893 reviews
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Crew

7,5

Comfort

7,1

Boarding

7,2

Overall

7,2

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YYZ - ADD

While I love the trip, there is need for more variety of films
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
893 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
893 reviews
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Crew

7,5

Comfort

7,1

Boarding

7,2

Overall

7,2

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YYZ - ADD

While I love the trip, there is need for more variety of films

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 14h 55m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R9 381. 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 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 Fiumicino - Phalaborwa, 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 204). Flying from Rome to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 510). 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

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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 174AverageR14 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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