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Cheap flights from Milan to Cape Town from R6 336

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIL — CPT
Aug 20 — Aug 271
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 21 July 2026.

Thu 24/923:40
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 8/1013:50
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop16h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/7R10 237
Thu 3/923:40
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 16/913:50
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop16h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/7R10 253
Tue 27/1022:55
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/1115:25
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/7R10 616
Mon 24/823:40
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 9/913:50
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop16h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/7R10 648
Tue 8/923:40
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 14/915:10
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/7R10 665
Thu 10/922:55
MXP
-
CPT
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/90:10
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7R10 731
Mon 7/923:40
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 11/913:50
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop16h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/7R10 764
Thu 24/920:35
BGY
-
CPT
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/100:10
CPT
-
BGY
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7R11 208
Thu 3/911:00
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
KLM
Wed 16/923:15
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop16h 40m
KLM
Deal found 17/7R11 817
Wed 16/923:40
BGY
-
CPT
3 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/90:10
CPT
-
BGY
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7R12 311
Wed 28/1014:45
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
Lufthansa
Wed 27/119:10
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop19h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/7R12 426
Thu 24/913:20
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/100:10
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7R12 459

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 21 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 237

One-way from

R6 336

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R17 067
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/9-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • Milan to Cape Town
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 45m total
  • Milan to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 953 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Wed 25/11

22:55-13:00

1 stop37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

13:50-5:20

1 stop16h 30m

R11 718
Fastest return journey

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Thu 15/10

23:40-14:10

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

15:25-5:20

1 stop14h 55m

R12 426

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Thu 15/10

23:40-14:10

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

15:25-5:20

1 stop14h 55m

R12 426

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Tue 27/10

17:50-10:35

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

9:30-9:00

1 stop24h 30m

R12 640

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Tue 27/10

14:45-10:35

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

9:30-9:00

1 stop24h 30m

R12 640

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Thu 3/9

11:00-5:50

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

23:15-15:55

1 stop16h 40m

R12 788

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Thu 3/9

6:40-21:25

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

23:15-19:45

2 stops20h 30m

R13 298

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Fri 4/12

10:55-5:50

2 stops17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

7:55-22:25

1 stop15h 30m

R13 348

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Tue 27/10

6:30-5:50

2 stops22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

7:55-22:25

1 stop15h 30m

R13 808

BergamoCape Town

BGY - CPT

BGYCPT

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Thu 24/9

13:40-18:05

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

13:15-12:10

1 stop22h 55m

R13 907

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Best time to book a flight from Milan to Cape Town

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to Cape Town (average of R11 801). Flying from Milan to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 631). 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 32% 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.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 253.

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 Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 05m.

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 Addis Ababa (ADD) 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.

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

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 15 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 15h 45m. The distance from Milan to Cape Town is about 8876 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 937), offers the cheapest pricing from Milan to Cape Town. Users have found that SWISS is 24% 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, Bergamo Orio Al Serio - Cape Town Intl or Milan Linate - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to Cape Town (average of R11 801). Flying from Milan to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 631). 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 937AverageR12 042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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