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Cheap flights from Rome to South Africa from R5 014

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — JNB
Sep 10 — Sep 171
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 11 August 2026.

Sun 6/911:35 -
1 stop20h 45m
Mon 21/99:45 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 9/8R9 364
Fri 18/97:10 -
1 stop13h 00m
Thu 1/108:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 8/8R9 494
Thu 17/97:10 -
1 stop13h 00m
Sat 3/108:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 10/8R9 510
Thu 3/923:00 -
1 stop33h 15m
Wed 16/99:45 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 10/8R9 526
Tue 1/96:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 8/923:15 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 10/8R9 542
Thu 3/96:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Thu 10/923:15 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 6/8R9 558
Thu 3/97:10 -
1 stop13h 00m
Thu 17/98:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 6/8R9 575
Thu 3/97:10 -
1 stop13h 00m
Thu 10/98:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 6/8R9 639
Mon 24/823:00 -
1 stop33h 20m
Mon 31/89:45 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 11/8R9 672
Mon 21/98:10 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sun 27/917:45 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 6/8R9 866
Mon 21/916:40 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 5/1017:45 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 6/8R9 963
Tue 22/916:10 -
2 stops18h 25m
Tue 29/919:10 -
2 stops19h 05m
Deal found 8/8R10 739

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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 364

One-way from

R5 014

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R10 885
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 554 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R5 194 potential savings vs. average return price).
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RomeCape Town

FCO Rome Fiumicino - CPT Cape Town Intl

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 21/9

8:10-7:25

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

17:45-21:45

1 stop28h 00m

R9 898

RomeJohannesburg

FCO Rome Fiumicino - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 3/9

10:35-10:20

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

23:15-18:45

1 stop19h 30m

R10 820
Fastest return journey

RomeJohannesburg

FCO Rome Fiumicino - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 24/8

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

R11 046

RomeJohannesburg

FCO Rome Fiumicino - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 15/11

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

R11 062

RomeDurban

FCO Rome Fiumicino - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

FCODUR

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 22/9

9:40-10:35

2 stops24h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 29/9

19:10-0:15

3 stops29h 05m

R11 079

RomeJohannesburg

FCO Rome Fiumicino - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 29/11

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

14:30-20:30

1 stop31h 00m

R11 790

RomeCape Town

FCO Rome Fiumicino - CPT Cape Town Intl

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 28/9

23:00-14:10

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

13:50-5:45

1 stop15h 55m

R12 550

RomeCape Town

FCO Rome Fiumicino - CPT Cape Town Intl

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 21/9

6:30-21:10

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

0:15-16:35

1 stop16h 20m

R12 680

RomeJohannesburg

FCO Rome Fiumicino - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 3/9

9:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

14:05-21:15

2 stops31h 10m

R12 696

RomeCape Town

FCO Rome Fiumicino - CPT Cape Town Intl

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/11

20:30-22:40

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

8:30-22:45

1 stop15h 15m

R12 744

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to South Africa (average of R10 254). Flying from Rome to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 184). 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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rome to South Africa, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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. Condor provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 046. 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 Egyptair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 296. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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 Ciampino - Cape Town Intl, Rome Fiumicino - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Rome Fiumicino - 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to South Africa (average of R10 254). Flying from Rome to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 184). 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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Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino to OR Tambo flights

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 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 701AverageR13 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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