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Cheap flights from Italy to Cape Town from R5 320

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NAP — CPT
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights from Italy to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Italy to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2025.

Mon 10/117:05MXP - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1112:30CPT - MXP
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10R8 890
Tue 4/117:10MXP - CPT
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1112:30CPT - MXP
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10R9 593
Thu 13/1120:50MXP - CPT
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1112:30CPT - MXP
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10R9 868
Mon 24/1118:15MXP - CPT
1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - MXP
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10R10 211
Tue 4/1114:00LIN - CPT
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1112:30CPT - LIN
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10R10 280
Wed 12/1111:00FCO - CPT
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/118:45CPT - FCO
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10R10 280
Mon 10/1114:00LIN - CPT
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1112:30CPT - LIN
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10R10 503
Sun 30/1120:15FCO - CPT
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Fri 5/129:00CPT - FCO
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 10/10R10 674
Mon 1/1217:25MXP - CPT
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/129:00CPT - MXP
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10R10 691
Sun 30/1119:00MXP - CPT
1 stop26h 05mSWISS
Wed 10/129:00CPT - MXP
1 stop25h 50mSWISS
Deal found 8/10R10 709
Thu 20/1114:50FCO - CPT
1 stop15h 40mSWISS
Fri 5/129:00CPT - FCO
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 9/10R10 709
Thu 20/1115:10VCE - CPT
1 stop15h 20mSWISS
Thu 4/1219:50CPT - VCE
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Deal found 9/10R10 709

Cheap flight deals from Italy to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Italy to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 10 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 890

One-way from

R5 320

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 702
10/11-13/11
  • 10/11-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 40m total
  • Italy to Cape Town
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17/11
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • Italy to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R39 969 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 909 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Italy

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Tue 4/11

14:00-6:45

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

12:30-13:25

1 stop25h 55m

R10 280

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 12/11

11:00-10:00

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

8:45-10:15

1 stop26h 30m

R10 280

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Mon 10/11

14:00-10:00

1 stop19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

12:30-13:25

1 stop25h 55m

R10 503

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 30/11

20:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

9:00-8:40

1 stop24h 40m

R10 674

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 2/12

9:35-7:30

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

9:00-8:40

1 stop24h 40m

R10 674

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 20/11

14:50-7:30

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

9:00-8:40

1 stop24h 40m

R10 709

VeniceCape Town

VCE - CPT

VCECPT

Venice Marco Polo

Thu 20/11

15:10-7:30

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

19:50-18:15

1 stop23h 25m

R10 709

VeniceCape Town

VCE - CPT

VCECPT

Venice Marco Polo

Thu 27/11

15:10-7:30

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

19:50-14:00

1 stop19h 10m

R10 709

VeniceCape Town

VCE - CPT

VCECPT

Venice Marco Polo

Mon 1/12

19:00-11:00

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

9:30-18:15

2 stops33h 45m

R11 567

BolognaCape Town

BLQ - CPT

BLQCPT

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Mon 24/11

13:00-21:55

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

7:55-10:30

1 stop27h 35m

R11 584

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Best time to book a flight from Italy to Cape Town

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Italy to Cape Town (average of R7 414). Flying from Italy to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 575). 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 IT to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Italy 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 10 October 2025.

When flying from Italy to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 10 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS and Ethiopian Air from Italy to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 766 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 766 reviews
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 766 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
873 reviews
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 766 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Italy 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 Italy?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Italy. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Italy to Cape Town?

    SWISS, Lufthansa, and Air France can get you from Italy to Cape Town in just under 15h. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 50m. Italy and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8853 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Italy to Cape Town?

    While some choose either Bergamo Orio Al Serio - Cape Town Intl or Milan Linate - Cape Town Intl, Milan Malpensa - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Italy to Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Italy to Cape Town (average of R7 414). Flying from Italy to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 575). 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 airline flying from Italy to Cape Town

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Italy to Cape Town. 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 10 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR11 404AverageR13 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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