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 Cape Town to Rome Fiumicino Airport, which will take roughly 19h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

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

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 34% 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.

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 September 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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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

R8 708Air Algerie

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24

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

15h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 20:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 806Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

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

R8 887Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

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

R9 797Etihad Airways

Sat, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 22

16:35 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

21h 40m1 stop Istanbul

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

15h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R9 975Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 27

16:35 - 14:05CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

21h 30m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R10 138Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25

9:50 - 17:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

32h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

22:00 - 8:20FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 495Etihad Airways

Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30

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 609Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

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

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

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

23h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 625Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

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

R34 232Air Algerie

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8

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8:20 - 21:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 - 13:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 984Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 9

14:30 - 21:30CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

31h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 - 13:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 414Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

1:15 - 20:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

18h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

17:40 - 15:50FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 681Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29

19:25 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 25m1 stop Zurich

21:50 - 20:55FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Zurich

R12 835SWISS

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

23:15 - 23:15CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

24h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:40 - 22:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R13 355Air France

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5

13:15 - 20:05CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

30h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:10 - 11:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 232Emirates

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 14

18:55 - 9:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

14h 35m1 stop Madrid Barajas

16:35 - 9:50FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R14 736Air Europa

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30

13:15 - 20:05CPT Cape Town Intl-FCO Rome Fiumicino

30h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:45 - 11:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 850Emirates

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 13

18:35 - 21:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

27h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

11:00 - 7:30FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R15 613Condor

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

10:40 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

23h 20m2 stops Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

18:35 - 8:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R16 604Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30

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Sept 28

JNB20:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m

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Oct 13

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20h 00m

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Nov 18

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16h 50m

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Nov 24

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18h 20m

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JNB20:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m

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Oct 13

FCO14:30Rome Fiumicino

20h 00m

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JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R8 871

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Oct 2

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 15m

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FCO5:45Rome Fiumicino

Oct 9

FCO23:00Rome Fiumicino

14h 30m

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R8 887

Ethiopian Air

Sept 28

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m

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FCO21:30Rome Fiumicino

Oct 13

FCO23:00Rome Fiumicino

14h 30m

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R8 903

Ethiopian Air

Sept 28

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m

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FCO21:30Rome Fiumicino

Oct 13

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14h 30m

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1 stop33h 25m

R9 797

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16:35-14:15

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1 stop15h 05m

R9 975

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1 stop26h 35m

R10 138

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Sat 30/1

22:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R10 495

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

12:05-11:30

2 stops24h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

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14:30-10:55

2 stops19h 25m

R10 609

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:00-11:30

2 stops19h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 14/11

10:10-10:55

2 stops23h 45m

R10 625

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

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20:40-12:30

1 stop16h 50m

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Tue 8/12

13:30-8:50

1 stop18h 20m

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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 R9 910. 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 R9 975.

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 960 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 910 on momondo.

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Best price found	R5 329
Fastest flight time	13h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Rome from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R5 329. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Rome found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 708.

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 September 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 847	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 041 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R6 216	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 38 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Condor	PriceFrom R6 379	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 594 reviews	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 242	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 531 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R8 391	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 238 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R9 010	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 081 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 465 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 600	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 130	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 852	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 225 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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