R4 166 Find Cheap Flights to Rome

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Cheapest return fare
R9 463
Typical prices: R13 153-R9 438
Etihad Airways
Sat 31/10Sun 8/11
JNB - FCO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
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Typical prices: R6 790-R13 760
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/9
CPT - FCO • 1 stop
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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

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8
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R10 988Qatar Airways
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Booking Insights

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 February, where tickets cost R9 447 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R12 349 and R11 989 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R10 267.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks 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 (FCO), with an average flight price of R2 758.

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Flight from Cape Town 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

  • 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.

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.

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 3577 reviews
8,4Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
JFK - MXP
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

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

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

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

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

It was very relaxing and staff were very quick to attend to any requests.

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

Everything was great, the infotainment system was glitching but this was not a big deal.

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

Never made it to Lufthansa because of Air Canadas negligence.

Everything was great…Flight Attendants were specially friendly and helpful.

Was terri le experience with gate lufthansa personal at Frakfurt.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

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

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.

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