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Cheap flights from Rome to Cape Town from R8 290

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — CPT
Apr 4 — Apr 111
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rome to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Rome to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rome (ROM) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 440

One-way from

R8 290

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 749
KLM
  • KLM
  • 15/6-21/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 10m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
10/4
  • 10/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • Rome to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 957 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 071 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Rome to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rome to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 March 2025.

Sun 15/617:25FCO - CPT
1 stop27h 45mKLM
Mon 21/723:00CPT - FCO
1 stop34h 25mKLM
Deal found 29/3R11 440
Mon 2/615:50FCO - CPT
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/623:15CPT - FCO
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3R11 643
Tue 6/57:00FCO - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/516:35CPT - FCO
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/3R11 735
Mon 2/616:55FCO - CPT
2 stops19h 45mAir France
Mon 16/623:00CPT - FCO
2 stops17h 00mAir France
Deal found 29/3R12 177
Tue 18/1123:00FCO - CPT
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/1113:50CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/3R12 933
Mon 31/315:05FCO - CPT
1 stop18h 55mSWISS
Tue 15/419:00CPT - FCO
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 30/3R14 701
Tue 18/1122:05FCO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 23/119:00CPT - FCO
2 stops29h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R14 978
Tue 2/910:25FCO - CPT
3 stops27h 20mKenya Airways
Fri 19/914:35CPT - FCO
3 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/3R16 396
Wed 17/911:30FCO - CPT
2 stops51h 05mEmirates
Tue 30/913:05CPT - FCO
1 stop24h 20mEmirates
Deal found 30/3R17 981
Fri 18/415:50CIA - CPT
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/413:00CPT - CIA
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3R21 241

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Depart

Return

Price

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 15/6

17:25-21:10

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

23:00-9:25

1 stop34h 25m

R11 440

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/6

15:50-12:40

2 stops20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

23:15-18:50

1 stop19h 35m

R11 643

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 6/5

7:00-11:50

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

16:35-23:30

1 stop30h 55m

R11 735

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/6

16:55-12:40

2 stops19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

23:00-16:00

2 stops17h 00m

R12 177

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 17/9

23:00-13:00

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

15:25-5:45

1 stop14h 20m

R13 375

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 17/5

8:15-7:10

1 stop22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

11:05-14:15

2 stops27h 10m

R15 383

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 2/9

10:25-13:45

3 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/9

14:35-13:45

3 stops23h 10m

R16 396

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 17/9

11:30-14:35

2 stops51h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

13:05-13:25

1 stop24h 20m

R17 981

RomeCape Town

CIA - CPT

CIACPT

Rome Ciampino

Fri 18/4

15:50-8:30

2 stops40h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/4

13:00-10:15

2 stops21h 15m

R21 241

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 18/9

9:40-10:50

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

16:35-14:15

3 stops45h 40m

R22 549

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Rome to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rome to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rome to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rome to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rome to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROM to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Rome to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 March 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Rome to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 30 March 2025.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rome to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Rome?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Rome. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from Rome per day from 1 airline. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rome to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R11 440. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R11 735 and R12 177, respectively. Users have found that KLM is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rome to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R9 690 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R9 838 and SWISS from R13 817 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rome to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rome to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rome to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rome to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rome to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rome to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rome to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rome to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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