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Cheap flights from Rome to South Africa from R6 649

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 17 — May 241
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 17 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 452
Mon 24/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Tue 8/920:40
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 15/4R7 828
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 845
Tue 23/614:30
FCO
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Air Algerie
Wed 8/720:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/4R7 960
Mon 24/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Mon 7/920:00
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/4R7 976
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 992
Mon 27/714:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Mon 10/820:00
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/4R8 009
Mon 1/614:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Air Algerie
Wed 10/620:40
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/4R8 025
Tue 25/814:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Air Algerie
Mon 7/920:00
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 15/4R8 041
Thu 23/416:10
FCO
-
DUR
2 stops25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/418:30
DUR
-
FCO
2 stops19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R11 301
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 448
Thu 28/516:10
FCO
-
DUR
2 stops25h 05m
Iberia
Thu 4/618:30
DUR
-
FCO
2 stops19h 45m
Iberia
Deal found 13/4R11 710

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 452

One-way from

R6 649

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R8 516
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 612 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 356 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 6/7

14:30-8:30

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

20:00-13:30

1 stop17h 30m

R8 385
Fastest return journey

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 6/7

14:30-8:30

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

20:40-13:30

1 stop16h 50m

R8 402

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 8/7

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

9:50-6:25

1 stop20h 35m

R9 728

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 28/5

16:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

12:40-8:30

1 stop19h 50m

R11 579

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 6/5

15:45-16:15

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

13:30-20:05

1 stop30h 35m

R11 841

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 12/6

15:35-10:30

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

17:50-18:25

1 stop24h 35m

R12 185

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 267

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 28/5

16:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

9:25-8:30

3 stops23h 05m

R13 118

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 31/5

22:10-16:40

1 stop18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-20:05

1 stop30h 50m

R13 954

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 24/9

22:10-18:05

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

13:15-13:25

1 stop24h 10m

R14 314

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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 R2 964). Flying from Rome to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R8 975). 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. Air Algerie provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 385. 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 R5 573. 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 R2 964). Flying from Rome to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R8 975). 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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