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.

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

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the lowest average return price of R8 545.

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 Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 30m.

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 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rome. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Rome on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Rome

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 4 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome as of October 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.

R4 179 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Rome in 2026/27

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0:55 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

33h 50m1 stop Istanbul

6:55 - 23:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R9 996Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24

0:55 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

33h 50m1 stop Istanbul

6:55 - 23:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R9 996Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8

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

14h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

14h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 471Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 26 - Tue, Apr 6

13:50 - 4:35CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

15h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

6:00 - 13:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 504Ethiopian Air

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 14

14:25 - 13:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

24h 20m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

14:30 - 13:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R11 241Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 3

12:35 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 - 10:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 307Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

12:35 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 - 17:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 356Qatar Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

20:25 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

34h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 - 14:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 422Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

13:40 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:55 - 18:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R11 602Emirates

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

20:00 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

17h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:50 - 18:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R11 635Emirates

Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Feb 3

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12:35 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 - 10:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 864Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

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

14h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

6:00 - 13:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 946Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

18:25 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

36h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 - 18:55FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 568Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

12:35 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

45h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Barcelona-El Prat

8:55 - 10:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 207Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

9:30 - 23:10CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

14h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

21:45 - 10:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 50m2 stops Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Frankfurt am Main

R14 371Lufthansa

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

9:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

45h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 - 9:45FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 452Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

15:10 - 11:10CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

21h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

9:30 - 14:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m3 stops Belgrade Nikola Tesla Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

R20 598Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

9:00 - 4:35CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

20h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

8:30 - 14:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m3 stops Zurich Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole

R35 461Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

14:25 - 13:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

24h 20m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

14:30 - 13:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R40 852Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Rome

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 28

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

15h 45m

1 stop

FCO4:35Rome Fiumicino

Jan 14

FCO6:00Rome Fiumicino

30h 00m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R10 504

Ethiopian Air

Nov 12

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

14h 25m

1 stop

FCO4:35Rome Fiumicino

Nov 24

FCO23:00Rome Fiumicino

13h 00m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R10 569

Ethiopian Air

Nov 25

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

14h 25m

1 stop

FCO4:35Rome Fiumicino

Dec 8

FCO23:00Rome Fiumicino

13h 00m

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CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R10 619

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Rome

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Qatar Airways

Nov 5

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

FCO6:45Rome Fiumicino

Nov 12

FCO8:55Rome Fiumicino

24h 35m

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CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R11 307

Qatar Airways

Dec 1

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

FCO6:45Rome Fiumicino

Dec 8

FCO8:55Rome Fiumicino

31h 30m

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CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R11 356

Qatar Airways

Dec 1

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 55m

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FCO13:30Rome Fiumicino

Dec 8

FCO8:55Rome Fiumicino

31h 30m

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CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R11 438

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R11 307

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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20:25-5:30

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Rome Fiumicino

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10:15-14:35

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R11 422

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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13:40-12:40

1 stop24h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 10/12

14:55-18:00

1 stop26h 05m

R11 602

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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Sat 23/1

20:00-12:40

1 stop17h 40m

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R11 635

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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 274 to R12 544.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R9 996.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rome?

In general, May 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 799. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Rome from Cape Town during February instead. Flights to Rome in February, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around R10 946.

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 945 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 012 on momondo.

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

As of October 2026, prices for Cape Town to Rome flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	R4 179
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Rome from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R4 179. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Rome found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R9 996.

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 4 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Rome as of October 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 Ethiopian Air, making up 29% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Emirates with 29%, Qatar Airways with 20%, and Turkish Airlines with 11%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 695	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 044 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 217	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 579	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 708 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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