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$430+ Cheap flights from Rome (ROM) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROM — CPT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$635
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$430
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$795
From Rome (ROM) to Cape Town Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:05 amFCO - CPT
1 stop26h 55mLufthansa
Mon 2/29:30 amCPT - FCO
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$635
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/299:35 amFCO - CPT
1 stop20h 55mSWISS
Mon 2/29:30 amCPT - FCO
2 stops24h 10mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$646
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/157:40 pmFCO - CPT
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Mon 7/2111:00 pmCPT - FCO
1 stop19h 50mKLM
Deal found 6/12$657
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2910:00 amFCO - CPT
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/138:50 amCPT - FCO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$659
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2011:00 pmFCO - CPT
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/43:25 pmCPT - FCO
1 stop14h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11$721
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/154:10 pmFCO - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 9/291:00 pmCPT - FCO
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$744
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:00 amFCO - CPT
2 stops34h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 2/12:25 pmCPT - FCO
3 stops33h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/10$814
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:00 amFCO - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/35:15 pmCPT - FCO
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$859
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/14:50 pmFCO - CPT
2 stops28h 05mAir France
Sun 2/13:20 pmCPT - FCO
2 stops18h 40mAir France
Deal found 6/10$917
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1411:30 amFCO - CPT
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Fri 10/311:40 pmCPT - FCO
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$938

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rome to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rome to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Price

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 11/28

7:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 am-10:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$635

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 11/29

9:35 am-7:30 am

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 am-8:40 am

2 stops24h 10m

$646

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 11/29

10:00 am-6:10 am

1 stop19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/13

8:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$659

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 10/20

11:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

3:25 pm-4:45 am

1 stop14h 20m

$721

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 9/15

4:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

1:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$744

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 7/1

6:30 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

11:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$795

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 12/3

10:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

2:25 pm-11:10 pm

3 stops33h 45m

$814

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 10/16

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/3

5:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$859

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 12/1

4:50 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

3:20 pm-9:00 am

2 stops18h 40m

$917

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 10/14

11:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/3

1:40 pm-7:05 am

1 stop18h 25m

$938

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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 round-trip flight from Rome to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on June 9, 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 $1,292). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Air France from Rome to Cape Town. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Rome, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Rome to Cape Town Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Rome to Cape Town is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $635 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Ethiopian Air, starting at $646 and $721 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rome to Cape Town are Egyptair ($529), Turkish Airlines ($552), and SWISS ($793).

  • 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 vacation 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 $1,292). Flying from Rome to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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