R5 531 Find Cheap Flights to Rome

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Cheapest return fare
R8 971
Typical prices: R9 931-R12 696
Etihad Airways
Thu 20/11Sun 30/11
JNB - FCO • 1 stop
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R5 531
Typical prices: R6 448-R8 228
Qatar Airways
Wed 19/11
JNB - FCO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Rome

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Rome that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Rome

Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30
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9:50 - 5:40JNB-FCO
20h 50m1 stop
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22:00 - 8:20FCO-JNB
33h 20m1 stop
R8 971Etihad Airways
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
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10:10 - 23:00JNB-FCO
13h 50m1 stop
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7:05 - 9:30FCO-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
R9 196Lufthansa
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 3
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14:30 - 4:35JNB-FCO
15h 05m1 stop
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23:00 - 13:05FCO-JNB
13h 05m1 stop
R9 473Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
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14:30 - 4:35JNB-FCO
15h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 13:05FCO-JNB
13h 05m1 stop
R10 043Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
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20:30 - 13:30JNB-FCO
18h 00m1 stop
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15:10 - 8:40FCO-JNB
16h 30m1 stop
R10 389Qatar Airways
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
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13:40 - 12:40CPT-FCO
24h 00m1 stop
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20:50 - 16:45FCO-CPT
18h 55m1 stop
R10 907Emirates
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Fri, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 4
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9:30 - 8:40CPT-FCO
24h 10m2 stops
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14:50 - 7:30FCO-CPT
15h 40m1 stop
R11 253SWISS
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Sun, Apr 5 - Wed, Apr 15
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13:05 - 7:40CPT-FCO
18h 35m1 stop
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11:30 - 16:50FCO-CPT
29h 20m1 stop
R11 512Emirates
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 14
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13:45 - 13:30JNB-FCO
24h 45m1 stop
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15:10 - 15:35FCO-JNB
23h 25m1 stop
R12 342Qatar Airways
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
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15:20 - 19:25DUR-FCO
29h 05m2 stops
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14:50 - 13:55FCO-DUR
22h 05m2 stops
R13 189SWISS
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Rome

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Rome to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rome?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Rome, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Rome is March, where tickets cost R10 596 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R15 799 and R14 935 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R9 974.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rome?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Rome, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 40 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Rome?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Rome is Rome Fiumicino Airport, with an average flight price of R2 983.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR5 531
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Rome

When to book flights to Rome

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Rome based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Rome based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Rome flights

  • Which airport in Rome should I fly to?

    Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA) are the two main airports in Rome. Fiumicino is the primary choice for international flights, offering extensive connections, modern facilities, and amenities. It's well-suited for travellers seeking convenience and a wide range of services. In contrast, Ciampino is often used by low-cost carriers, providing cost-effective options and shorter transfer times. If you're flying from Cape Town, Fiumicino is the only option for your arrival airport. Those flying from Durban, Johannesburg, or Bloemfontein will be able to choose either. Fiumicino has more connections from all South African airports.

  • Which airlines offer Unaccompanied Minor services on flights from South Africa to Rome?

    Emirates and Etihad Airways both offer Unaccompanied Minor services on flights from South Africa to Rome. Emirates accepts children between 5 and 15 years old as unaccompanied minors and provides dedicated staff to assist them throughout the journey. Etihad Airways accepts children aged 5 to 17 years, and offers supervised assistance, Priority boarding, and special arrangements. Passengers need to contact the airlines directly to arrange these services, ensuring required documents, fees, and any additional information are provided as per the guidelines.

  • Which Rome airport is closest to central Rome?

    Out of the 2 airports in Rome, Rome Ciampino is the nearest to the city center (15 km). You'll travel 24 km to reach the center of Rome if you land in Rome Fiumicino Airport

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Rome?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Rome is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R11 870. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R14 073 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Rome?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Rome.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Rome?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rome is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Rome?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rome with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Rome?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rome up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rome?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Rome is generally in the morning, when flights cost R11 128 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Rome is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R12 097.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rome

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Rome flight deals.
  • To reach the city centre from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), opt for the Leonardo Express train. It offers a direct route, comfortable seating, and takes you to Rome Termini station in just 30 minutes, making it the fastest and most convenient mode of transport.
  • If you require special assistance for reduced mobility on flights from South Africa to Rome, opt for airlines like Emirates and British Airways. Emirates operates flights from Johannesburg to Rome, while British Airways offers flights from Cape Town to Rome. These airlines provide wheelchair services, priority boarding, and trained staff to aid your journey.
  • When flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Rome, consider opting for flights with a stopover via Dubai on Emirates Airlines. Despite the stopover, Emirates offers a seamless travel experience with excellent service, making them a preferred choice for the route.

Prefer to fly direct to Rome?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Rome.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Rome

Monday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +101 more

ANA, ASKY, +102 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +99 more

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Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +101 more

ANA, ASKY, +102 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +102 more

ANA, ASKY, +103 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +102 more

ANA, ASKY, +103 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +95 more

ANA, ASKY, +96 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +103 more

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Direct returns

Rome to South Africa

Monday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +101 more

ANA, ASKY, +102 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +99 more

ANA, ASKY, +100 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +101 more

ANA, ASKY, +102 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +102 more

ANA, ASKY, +103 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +102 more

ANA, ASKY, +103 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +95 more

ANA, ASKY, +96 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, AccesRail, +103 more

ANA, ASKY, +104 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Rome

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Rome. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Rome. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3405 reviews
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
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Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

8,0 ExcellentJános, Nov 2025BUD - DXB
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Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Flight was cancelled and rebooking was an hours long experience which required us to rent a cab, hotel room and fly the next day on a different airline with a much longer layover

The crew was very professional, no food was served. The flight was delayed which impacted my connection at Frankfurt to Chicago… It was very stressful because it was out of my control. Had I missed my connection, it would have been extremely disruptive and inconvenient as I would have had to make other arrangements to fly to the United States.

I meant this flight was not good, the one from Tirana to Frankfurt was better!

Boarding and flight update was fantastic as I experienced about a 10-15 delayed for both flights. The food served onboard was great; the service of the flight attendants was excellent.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Complete mess. Our reservation was mistakenly cancelled. After almost missing the connection and walking all over the Munich airport, the Service desk got involved and we were run to our flight. Not all 4 of us in Business and not seated together as originally booked. This was the worst treatment I have ever had. And I travel a lot. 1K million miler.

There is more space in this economy seat. It felt like a better layout, not so cramped.

The staff was not at pleasant as those on the first leg of our trip.

Be on time. Constant delays, missed connections. No excuses. Weather was not an issue

Crew was excellent. Sat us together after the airline changed our seats. This was the smaller plane/shorter flight so no entertainment or food.

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