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Cheap flights from Rome to South Africa from R6 642

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — JNB
May 15 — May 221
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 15 April 2026.

Mon 24/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Wed 9/920:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/4R7 444
Mon 24/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Mon 7/920:00
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/4R7 526
Mon 20/714:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Mon 3/820:00
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/4R7 558
Mon 20/414:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Air Algerie
Mon 4/520:40
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/4R7 836
Mon 3/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Mon 10/820:00
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/4R7 853
Mon 1/614:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Air Algerie
Wed 17/620:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/4R7 869
Tue 28/714:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Air Algerie
Mon 10/820:00
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/4R7 984
Thu 28/516:10
FCO
-
DUR
2 stops25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/618:30
DUR
-
FCO
2 stops19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R11 436
Thu 28/516:10
FCO
-
DUR
2 stops25h 05m
Iberia
Thu 4/618:30
DUR
-
FCO
2 stops19h 45m
Iberia
Deal found 13/4R11 697
Mon 25/515:30
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop20h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 7/616:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4R12 025
Thu 24/916:10
FCO
-
DUR
2 stops18h 25m
Iberia
Mon 28/912:05
DUR
-
FCO
2 stops19h 20m
Iberia
Deal found 13/4R12 254
Mon 3/814:30
FCO
-
CPT
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/86:30
CPT
-
FCO
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R12 270

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 15 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 444

One-way from

R6 642

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R8 507
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 24/8-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 25m total
  • Rome to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 595 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 340 potential savings vs. average return price).
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RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 27/8

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

9:50-6:25

1 stop20h 35m

R9 701

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 25/8

11:35-8:20

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

9:50-6:25

1 stop20h 35m

R9 701

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 8/7

11:35-8:20

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

9:50-6:25

1 stop20h 35m

R9 734

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 24/8

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

9:50-6:25

1 stop20h 35m

R9 767

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 22/8

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

9:50-6:25

1 stop20h 35m

R11 616

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 26/8

15:45-16:15

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

19:10-20:05

1 stop24h 55m

R11 714

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 29/5

22:10-16:15

1 stop18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

10:05-20:05

1 stop34h 00m

R12 221

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 25/4

22:10-20:35

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

13:30-20:05

1 stop30h 35m

R12 237
Fastest return journey

RomeDurban

FCO - DUR

FCODUR

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 24/9

16:10-10:35

2 stops18h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/9

12:05-7:25

2 stops19h 20m

R12 254

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 12/6

22:10-20:35

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

22:20-20:05

1 stop21h 45m

R12 303

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Deals found on 10/4

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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 R5 088). Flying from Rome to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R10 552). 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 18h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 254. Rome and South Africa are separated by a distance of 8166 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 R5 567. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair 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 R5 088). Flying from Rome to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R10 552). 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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