Which airlines fly to Rome?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rome from South Africa according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rome. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Rome on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Rome?

Flight times from South Africa to Rome vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg and flying into Rome Fiumicino Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 13h 10m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Rome is flying from Durban to Rome Fiumicino Airport, which will take roughly 15h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Rome?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Air Europa are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Rome

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Rome?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Rome were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Rome?

There are 11 operators available for flights from South Africa to Rome as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Rome?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Rome.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Rome trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rome. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:20 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 13:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 856Ethiopian Air

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 13

8:20 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 13:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 923Ethiopian Air

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 13

17:00 - 11:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

19h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

14:30 - 10:55FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 518Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 13

12:05 - 11:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

24h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

14:30 - 10:55FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 651Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 13

20:40 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 50m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

13:30 - 8:50FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R10 834Air Algerie

Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29

20:40 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 50m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

13:30 - 8:50FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R10 834Air Algerie

Mon, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 29

9:50 - 5:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

20h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

22:00 - 8:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 099Etihad Airways

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2

9:50 - 5:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

20h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

22:00 - 8:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 116Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 7

19:25 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

19h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

18h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 482Qatar Airways

Fri, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 10

12:35 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

25h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 17:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 515Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 23

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14:30 - 4:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

15h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 13:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 106Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

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

14h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 14:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 551Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 22

12:05 - 18:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

31h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:45 - 0:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 867Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

9:50 - 17:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

32h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

22:00 - 8:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 133Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

17:00 - 23:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

31h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

6:00 - 10:55FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 415Kenya Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

0:20 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

14h 30m1 stop Istanbul

19:55 - 22:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R11 531Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14

18:30 - 18:50CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

25h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

20h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R11 681Emirates

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

13:40 - 18:50CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

30h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:55 - 11:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R11 681Emirates

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 22

13:45 - 6:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

18h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:45 - 15:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 50m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Doha Hamad Intl

R15 386Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

17:15 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

17h 30m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R20 321Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 22

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Qatar Airways

Jan 29

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

19h 05m

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FCO13:30Rome Fiumicino

Feb 10

FCO15:10Rome Fiumicino

18h 20m

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Feb 16

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 55m

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Feb 23

FCO15:10Rome Fiumicino

25h 15m

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CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R11 515

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Dec 1

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

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FCO6:45Rome Fiumicino

Dec 8

FCO8:55Rome Fiumicino

31h 30m

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CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R11 531

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Nov 9

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 31m

1 stop

FCO19:30Rome Fiumicino

Nov 24

FCO17:20Rome Fiumicino

17h 05m

2 stops

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 263

KLM

Nov 9

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 21m

1 stop

FCO16:20Rome Fiumicino

Nov 16

FCO12:45Rome Fiumicino

21h 40m

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JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 279

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Jan 29

CPT7:30Cape Town Intl

16h 45m

1 stop

FCO23:15Rome Fiumicino

Feb 10

FCO6:10Rome Fiumicino

26h 35m

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R12 462

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13:30-8:50

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R10 834

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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22:00-8:25

1 stop33h 25m

R11 099

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

9:50-5:30

1 stop20h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 7/2

22:00-8:25

1 stop33h 25m

R11 116

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

19:25-13:30

1 stop19h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 10/2

15:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

R11 482

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/2

12:35-13:30

1 stop25h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 23/2

15:10-17:25

1 stop25h 15m

R11 515

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rome?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Rome. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R10 152. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Rome from South Africa during February instead. Flights to Rome in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R10 601.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rome from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rome for around R10 857 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 South Africa for as low as R9 704 on momondo.

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Best price found	R5 267
Fastest flight time	13h 10m
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The best one-way flight to Rome from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R5 267. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Rome found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 856.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Rome takes 13h 10m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Rome. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Rome.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Rome?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Rome were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Rome?
There are 11 operators available for flights from South Africa to Rome as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Rome?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Rome.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rome?
The required travel and health documents for your Rome trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rome. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R4 957	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 045 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R6 308	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 40 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Condor	PriceFrom R6 524	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 625 reviews	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 461	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 557 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R8 582	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 299 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 253	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 464 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 818	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 360	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 684 reviews	Search Emirates flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R10 962	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 107 reviews	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 139	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 279 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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