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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rome from R8 817

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ROM
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Rome are usually found in November or March, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Rome

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Rome (ROM). 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 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 887

One-way from

R8 817

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 396
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 13/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Rome
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Rome
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 140 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 759 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Rome
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Rome. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2025.

Sun 9/39:00CPT - FCO
1 stop30h 00mSWISS
Sun 23/39:40FCO - CPT
2 stops21h 00mSWISS
Deal found 27/2R9 371
Thu 6/313:50CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/323:00FCO - CPT
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R10 090
Fri 23/523:15CPT - FCO
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Sat 14/617:25FCO - CPT
1 stop28h 00mKLM
Deal found 27/2R10 293
Tue 25/315:20CPT - FCO
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/418:25FCO - CPT
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R11 308
Tue 17/618:05CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Tue 24/618:40FCO - CPT
2 stops18h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 28/2R11 492
Mon 10/313:40CPT - FCO
1 stop30h 05mEmirates
Fri 14/314:55FCO - CPT
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 27/2R13 853
Mon 10/36:50CPT - FCO
2 stops25h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 14/38:55FCO - CPT
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/2R14 665
Tue 9/914:00CPT - FCO
2 stops21h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 7/1016:00FCO - CPT
2 stops22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/2R15 458

Find flights from Cape Town to Rome within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Rome that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Rome

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

8:40-8:50

1 stop24h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 26/4

15:05-7:10

1 stop16h 05m

R9 887

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop36h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 14/6

17:25-21:25

1 stop28h 00m

R10 293

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

15:25-5:45

1 stop14h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 20/5

23:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

R10 348

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

15:20-4:35

1 stop14h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 3/4

18:25-13:45

2 stops19h 20m

R11 308

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

18:05-9:10

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 24/6

18:40-12:40

2 stops18h 00m

R11 492

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

13:40-18:45

1 stop30h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 14/3

14:55-16:45

1 stop24h 50m

R13 853

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

6:50-6:55

2 stops25h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 14/3

8:55-10:30

1 stop24h 35m

R14 665

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

18:55-11:25

1 stop16h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 18/5

15:25-12:40

2 stops21h 15m

R15 956

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

14:35-5:45

1 stop15h 10m

R8 817

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

14:35-14:10

3 stops47h 35m

R9 555

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Rome

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Rome

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Rome including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Rome. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Rome, you should look to book at least 77 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 Cape Town to Rome?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Rome (average of R552). Flying from Cape Town to Rome in June is currently the most expensive (average of R799). 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 CPT to ROM?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Rome. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Rome is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Rome?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Rome. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Rome flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Rome by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rome ranges from 15.0 - 111.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 111.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rome when rainfall is around 15.0 mm.

Temperature in Rome by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rome, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rome

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rome. 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 Rome. Reviews last updated 28 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Cape Town to Rome to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 250 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 250 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 250 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 326 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 250 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 580 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 441 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Rome. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Rome?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Rome. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to Rome per day from 8 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Rome, with prices starting at R9 887. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R10 293 and R10 348, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Rome for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Rome?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Rome that have stopovers, most of them stop in Addis Ababa. Dubai follows Addis Ababa in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to Rome flights. Dubai is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Rome flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R319 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Rome flights?

    Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Rome stopover in Istanbul least frequently. Cape Town to Rome flights stopping in Frankfurt am Main are the next rarest. Frankfurt am Main is followed by Zurich in terms of the least popular stopover location for Cape Town to Rome flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Rome 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 Cape Town to Rome?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Rome (average of R552). Flying from Cape Town to Rome in June is currently the most expensive (average of R799). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Cape Town to Rome

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Rome. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR8 244AverageR10 736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 050AverageR14 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 946AverageR12 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 121AverageR12 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 609AverageR12 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 103AverageR12 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 843AverageR15 137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 715AverageR15 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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