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Cheap flights from Rome to South Africa from R7 168

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — JNB
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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 12 November 2025.

Sat 6/126:00FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/18:20JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R8 951
Mon 8/126:10FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Sat 7/223:59JNB - FCO
1 stop24h 11mKLM
Deal found 10/11R9 329
Mon 17/1122:00FCO - JNB
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/129:50JNB - FCO
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/11R9 620
Sat 6/1212:45FCO - JNB
1 stop32h 20mKLM
Sun 18/123:59JNB - FCO
1 stop17h 26mKLM
Deal found 10/11R9 654
Fri 21/116:10FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1219:20JNB - FCO
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R9 671
Mon 24/1116:20FCO - JNB
1 stop18h 50mAir France
Fri 28/1119:20JNB - FCO
1 stop20h 55mAir France
Deal found 10/11R9 826
Fri 21/116:10FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Fri 5/1219:20JNB - FCO
2 stops17h 30mKLM
Deal found 12/11R9 980
Mon 24/116:10FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Thu 27/1119:20JNB - FCO
2 stops22h 05mKLM
Deal found 11/11R10 306
Fri 21/1110:25FCO - JNB
1 stop20h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 5/129:50JNB - FCO
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/11R10 460
Fri 21/1118:25FCO - JNB
1 stop16h 45mAir France
Fri 5/1223:59JNB - FCO
2 stops20h 46mAir France
Deal found 11/11R10 632
Mon 1/1217:15FCO - CPT
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/127:55CPT - FCO
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R11 095
Mon 1/1220:25FCO - CPT
1 stop24h 30mKLM
Sun 14/1223:45CPT - FCO
1 stop34h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/11R11 215

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 12 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 951

One-way from

R7 168

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R9 671
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/12-18/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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17/11
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 40m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R16 765 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R8 408 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

Sat 6/12

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

R8 951

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 8/12

6:10-22:05

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:59-23:10

1 stop24h 11m

R9 329

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 24/11

6:10-22:05

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:20-17:25

1 stop23h 05m

R9 671

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 24/11

16:20-12:10

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

19:20-15:15

1 stop20h 55m

R9 826

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 24/11

6:10-22:05

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:20-16:25

2 stops22h 05m

R10 306

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

R10 409

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/3

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

R10 495

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 1/12

17:15-21:55

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

7:55-8:55

1 stop26h 00m

R11 095

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 8/12

6:10-22:05

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:59-22:45

2 stops23h 46m

R11 489

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/3

14:50-10:50

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:05-9:50

1 stop15h 45m

R11 644

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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 150). Flying from Rome to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 272). 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 12 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 12 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
894 reviews
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Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,2

Crew

7,5

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
894 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
894 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,2

Crew

7,5

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 13h 10m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 951. 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 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to South Africa (average of R4 150). Flying from Rome to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 272). 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 12 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 043AverageR14 095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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