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Cheap flights from Italy to Cape Town from R9 169

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NAP — CPT
Jun 20 — Jun 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Italy to Cape Town

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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 21 May 2026.

Sun 17/58:10
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:55
CPT
-
FCO
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5R11 772
Tue 9/610:55
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop17h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R12 087
Thu 18/66:40
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
KLM
Thu 2/723:15
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop23h 35m
KLM
Deal found 19/5R12 120
Mon 1/610:55
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop17h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5R12 186
Sat 6/611:00
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/616:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/5R12 253
Thu 4/610:50
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 20/616:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/5R12 269
Tue 16/615:10
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 21/616:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop21h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/5R12 286
Sat 5/1211:25
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop22h 20m
Condor
Tue 15/1219:50
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop15h 40m
Condor
Deal found 19/5R12 319
Thu 17/923:00
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 8/1019:30
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5R12 369
Thu 18/612:45
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
KLM
Sat 4/723:15
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop23h 30m
KLM
Deal found 20/5R12 369
Thu 2/716:15
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 12/713:15
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop17h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5R12 385
Thu 18/615:15
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 2/716:35
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/5R12 402

Find 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 21 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 087

One-way from

R9 169

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 076
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Italy to Cape Town
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • Italy to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R42 740 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 978 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Italy 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Italy to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Thu 18/6

11:00-21:25

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

23:15-22:50

1 stop23h 35m

R12 302

BolognaCape Town

BLQ - CPT

BLQCPT

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Sun 7/6

9:15-21:25

1 stop36h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

23:15-22:25

1 stop23h 10m

R12 982
Fastest return journey

NaplesCape Town

NAP - CPT

NAPCPT

Naples

Thu 18/6

20:45-11:50

1 stop15h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

16:35-8:30

1 stop15h 55m

R13 231

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Thu 15/10

23:00-17:30

1 stop18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

12:35-6:55

1 stop19h 20m

R13 264

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/11

22:10-17:25

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

18:55-20:05

1 stop26h 10m

R13 281

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Mon 19/10

23:00-17:30

1 stop18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

12:35-6:55

1 stop19h 20m

R13 446

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Thu 2/7

16:15-17:30

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

13:15-7:10

1 stop17h 55m

R13 446

VeniceCape Town

VCE - CPT

VCECPT

Venice Marco Polo

Thu 18/6

14:05-11:50

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

16:35-13:05

1 stop20h 30m

R13 795

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Fri 16/10

16:15-17:30

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

12:35-13:10

1 stop25h 35m

R13 861

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Fri 6/11

22:10-17:25

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

18:55-20:05

1 stop26h 10m

R13 877

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Best time to book a flight from Italy to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Italy with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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 163). Flying from Italy to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 015). 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.

How often are flights from Italy to Cape Town delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Italy and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Italy to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Italy to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 21 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS 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
7,5
Good
1 954 reviews
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Food

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 954 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 954 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

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?

    KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from Italy to Cape Town in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 20m. Italy and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8330 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 250. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberia and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Italy to Cape Town for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Milan Malpensa - Cape Town Intl or Milan Linate - Cape Town Intl, Bergamo Orio Al Serio - 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 163). Flying from Italy to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 015). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR11 018AverageR12 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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