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      Flight deals from Rome Fiumicino to Cape Town

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $929. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Cape Town.$831 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $831, select.
      Cape Town.$912 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jun, returning Fri, 2 Jul.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $912, select.
      Cape Town.$912 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun, returning Sun, 13 Jun.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $912, select.
      Cape Town.$929 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $929, select.
      Cape Town.$1,010 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,010, select.
      Cape Town.$1,032 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,032, select.
      Cape Town.$1,061 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Thu, 15 Jul.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 15 Jul, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,061, select.
      Cape Town.$1,061 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,061, select.
      Cape Town.$1,061 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,061, select.
      Cape Town.$1,061 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,061, select.
      Cape Town.$1,061 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Mon, 17 May.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,061, select.
      Cape Town.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.
      Cape Town.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.
      Cape Town.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.
      Cape Town.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.
      Cape Town.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Rome Fiumicino to Cape Town

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rome Fiumicino to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in June.
      Aug
      from $1,183
      Sep
      from $929
      Oct
      from $1,010
      Nov
      from $1,062
      Dec
      from $1,095
      Jan
      from $1,061
      Feb
      from $1,061
      Mar
      from $1,032
      Apr
      from $1,091
      May
      from $1,061
      Jun
      from $912
      Jul
      from $1,061

      Rome Fiumicino to Cape Town: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Rome Fiumicino to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

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      Rome to Cape Town: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight found$831
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from Rome Fiumicino to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Rome Fiumicino to Cape Town is $831. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rome Fiumicino to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $831.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Rome Fiumicino to Cape Town.
      The cheapest month to fly from Rome Fiumicino to Cape Town is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 21 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Condor offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

      Flying from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

      • The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome.

      • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your FCO to CPT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

      • If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cape Town Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and CPT:

        • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

        • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

        • Munich Airport

      Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

      • 78% of flights taking off from Rome Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on time.

      • To reach Rome Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.

      • Have an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to FCO:

      Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

      When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

      • Lock in your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

      • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.

      Explore more of South Africa

      • Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

      • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.

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