Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Rome?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 41m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Rome?

Flights connecting via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 50m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Rome?

Addis Ababa (ADD) was the most common stop: 38% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Rome?

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Rome

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Rome?

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the lowest average return price of R8 310.

Which airlines fly to Rome?

Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rome from Cape Town according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rome. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Rome on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rome?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Rome can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Rome. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R5 514 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Rome in 2026

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16:35 - 9:20CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 45m1 stop Istanbul

19:25 - 23:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R9 880Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 25

16:35 - 9:20CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 45m1 stop Istanbul

14:50 - 23:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R9 880Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

15:10 - 4:35CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

14h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

6:00 - 14:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 135Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Jan 31

15:10 - 21:30CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

30h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 13:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 278Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 29

20:20 - 8:40CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 20m1 stop Zurich

9:35 - 7:40FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 05m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R11 203SWISS

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24

20:20 - 12:05CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 45m2 stops Zurich Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

9:35 - 7:40FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 05m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R11 521SWISS

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24

0:10 - 23:55CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

23h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Barcelona-El Prat

23:00 - 12:40FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 537Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 24

11:05 - 21:30CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

34h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

6:00 - 8:20FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 569Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

20:00 - 20:05CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:45 - 18:05FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R12 366Emirates

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 12

20:00 - 20:05CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:10 - 18:05FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R12 828Emirates

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Rome

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 29

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

14h 25m

1 stop

FCO4:35Rome Fiumicino

Jan 31

FCO6:00Rome Fiumicino

31h 10m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R10 135

Ethiopian Air

Sept 19

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

30h 20m

1 stop

FCO21:30Rome Fiumicino

Sept 29

FCO23:00Rome Fiumicino

14h 00m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R10 278

Ethiopian Air

Oct 6

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

14h 35m

1 stop

FCO5:45Rome Fiumicino

Oct 13

FCO7:10Rome Fiumicino

29h 50m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R10 390

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Rome

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 10

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

16h 45m

1 stop

FCO9:20Rome Fiumicino

Oct 25

FCO19:25Rome Fiumicino

26h 35m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R9 880

Turkish Airlines

Oct 4

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

16h 45m

1 stop

FCO9:20Rome Fiumicino

Oct 20

FCO15:15Rome Fiumicino

20h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R9 928

Turkish Airlines

Oct 19

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

FCO14:15Rome Fiumicino

Oct 26

FCO11:15Rome Fiumicino

34h 45m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R10 231

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19:25-23:00

1 stop26h 35m

R9 880

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16:35-9:20

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Rome Fiumicino

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14:50-23:00

1 stop31h 10m

R9 880

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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Sun 29/11

15:10-4:35

1 stop14h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

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6:00-14:10

1 stop31h 10m

R10 135

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15:10-21:30

1 stop30h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

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23:00-13:00

1 stop14h 00m

R10 278

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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20:20-8:40

1 stop13h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

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9:35-7:40

2 stops21h 05m

R11 203

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

20:20-12:05

2 stops16h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

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9:35-7:40

2 stops21h 05m

R11 521

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

0:10-23:55

2 stops23h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 24/10

23:00-12:40

2 stops37h 40m

R11 537

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

11:05-21:30

2 stops34h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 29/10

6:00-8:20

2 stops25h 20m

R11 569

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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20:00-20:05

1 stop24h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

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15:45-18:05

1 stop26h 20m

R12 366

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

20:00-20:05

1 stop24h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 8/10

22:10-18:05

1 stop19h 55m

R12 828

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Rome?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R10 597 to R13 481.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R9 880.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rome?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Rome. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R10 406. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Rome from Cape Town during May instead. Flights to Rome in May, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R10 422.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rome from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rome for around R11 304 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rome from Cape Town for as low as R10 103 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to Rome flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Cape Town to Rome flights are approximately 17% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Rome

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Best price found	R5 514
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Rome from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R5 514. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Rome found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R9 880.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Rome takes 14h 25m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Rome. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Rome.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Rome

How far is Cape Town Intl to Rome by plane?
Rome is 8448,4 km away from Cape Town Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 14h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rome?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Rome can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Rome. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Rome?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and Rome, the leading airline is Emirates, making up 29% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Ethiopian Air with 29%, Qatar Airways with 19%, and Turkish Airlines with 10%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 747	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R8 838	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 061 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R8 886	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 477 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 936	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 653 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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