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Cheap flights from Rome to South Africa from R5 477

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — JNB
Apr 9 — Apr 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 10 March 2026.

Tue 14/414:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 27/422:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 9/3R7 375
Tue 18/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Wed 2/922:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 6/3R7 408
Tue 7/414:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Wed 15/422:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 6/3R7 442
Tue 24/313:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
Air Algerie
Wed 8/422:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 7/3R7 592
Tue 11/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 31/822:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 7/3R7 642
Tue 22/914:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 5/1022:25
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/3R7 908
Fri 20/36:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/48:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R8 541
Thu 30/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/59:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3R8 624
Mon 20/420:10
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 35m
Air France
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Air France
Deal found 6/3R10 139
Sun 12/46:05
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop15h 40m
Air France
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop35h 40m
Air France
Deal found 6/3R10 172
Sun 12/46:30
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3R10 189
Tue 14/46:05
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop15h 40m
Air France
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Air France
Deal found 6/3R10 622

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 375

One-way from

R5 477

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R9 506
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 14/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R10 936 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 680 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 10 March 2026.
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RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 11/6

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

R9 473

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 6/5

15:35-10:30

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:00-14:10

1 stop20h 10m

R9 673

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 6/7

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

R9 789

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 4/5

10:45-9:40

2 stops22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

18:00-9:15

1 stop15h 15m

R10 622

RomeDurban

FCO - DUR

FCODUR

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 11/6

14:45-10:35

3 stops43h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 15/6

12:05-18:15

3 stops54h 10m

R11 454

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 11/6

10:55-5:30

1 stop18h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:10-8:00

1 stop36h 50m

R11 804

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 22/4

20:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

16:35-9:20

1 stop16h 45m

R12 436

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 8/7

22:10-20:35

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

13:30-8:00

1 stop18h 30m

R12 536

RomeDurban

FCO - DUR

FCODUR

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 11/6

9:25-10:35

2 stops25h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 15/6

17:00-14:15

2 stops45h 15m

R12 836

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 13/4

23:00-13:00

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

15:25-5:45

1 stop14h 20m

R13 235

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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 412). Flying from Rome to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R10 738). 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. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R9 473. 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 857. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, 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 412). Flying from Rome to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R10 738). 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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