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Cheap flights from Milan to Cape Town from R6 319

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIL — CPT
Mar 26 — Apr 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Milan to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milan to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 February 2026.

Mon 13/419:25
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
SWISS
Fri 24/49:10
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop14h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 21/2R10 014
Thu 9/418:35
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
Air France
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop15h 00m
Air France
Deal found 22/2R10 046
Thu 9/414:55
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/423:15
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R10 110
Mon 13/417:20
MXP
-
CPT
2 stops16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/49:10
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 366
Wed 8/416:50
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R10 382
Mon 13/49:15
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop36h 30m
Air France
Fri 24/423:15
CPT
-
MXP
2 stops23h 45m
Air France
Deal found 21/2R10 574
Thu 9/418:35
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
Air France
Fri 24/423:15
CPT
-
MXP
2 stops23h 45m
Air France
Deal found 22/2R10 590
Thu 9/420:45
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Air France
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop20h 00m
Air France
Deal found 22/2R10 654
Tue 22/96:45
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Air France
Tue 29/90:15
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop17h 20m
Air France
Deal found 22/2R10 654
Wed 8/420:45
LIN
-
CPT
2 stops24h 40m
Air France
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop33h 05m
Air France
Deal found 22/2R10 702
Mon 21/920:45
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Air France
Sun 27/90:15
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop19h 30m
Air France
Deal found 22/2R10 718
Thu 5/1111:35
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Air France
Fri 13/117:55
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop16h 05m
Air France
Deal found 20/2R10 718

Find flight deals from Milan to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milan (MIL) 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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 014

One-way from

R6 255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 774
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 13/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Milan to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Milan to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 522 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 491 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Milan 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 24 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milan to Cape Town that are best for you.

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MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Sat 9/5

10:40-11:50

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

16:35-8:40

1 stop16h 05m

R11 182

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Wed 8/4

16:50-21:25

1 stop28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

7:40-10:05

1 stop26h 25m

R11 726

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Sat 9/5

19:35-21:25

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

23:15-22:50

1 stop23h 35m

R11 726

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Mon 9/3

22:55-14:35

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

14:35-5:20

1 stop15h 45m

R11 758

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Tue 12/5

19:45-11:50

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

16:35-8:40

1 stop16h 05m

R12 142

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Mon 4/5

19:45-11:50

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

16:35-8:40

1 stop16h 05m

R12 142

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Mon 11/5

19:45-11:50

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:35-8:40

1 stop16h 05m

R12 142

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Tue 26/5

23:40-14:35

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

13:50-5:50

1 stop16h 00m

R12 206

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Mon 25/5

9:40-11:30

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

13:00-14:15

1 stop25h 15m

R12 750

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Sat 9/5

20:45-21:25

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

23:15-19:45

2 stops20h 30m

R13 454

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Best time to book a flight from Milan to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Milan with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milan to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Milan to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Milan to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to Cape Town (average of R9 726). Flying from Milan to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 718). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Milan to Cape Town?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Milan to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Milan to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Milan to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Milan to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Milan to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 841.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Milan to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Milan to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Milan to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Milan to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.

How often are flights from Milan to Cape Town delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Milan 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 Milan 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Milan to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre vof the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Milan per day. 1 airline has flights to Cape Town Intl from Milan on a regular basis.

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

    Departing from Milan to Cape Town will take you 14h. The distance from Milan to Cape Town is about 8901 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Milan to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, SWISS (R10 631), offers the cheapest pricing from Milan to Cape Town. Users have found that SWISS is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Most travellers choose Milan Malpensa - Cape Town Intl, Milan Linate - Cape Town Intl or Bergamo Orio Al Serio - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route from Milan to Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to Cape Town (average of R9 726). Flying from Milan to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 718). 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 Milan to Cape Town

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SWISSCheapestR10 631AverageR11 704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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