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Cheap flights from Milan to Cape Town from R5 603

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIL — CPT
Sep 3 — Sep 101
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Milan to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 428

One-way from

R5 603

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R18 894
5/11-10/11
  • 5/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Milan to Cape Town
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 15m total
  • Milan to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R25 361 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 554 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 August 2025.

Wed 5/116:30MXP - CPT
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/118:45CPT - MXP
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R10 428
Mon 3/116:45MXP - CPT
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Mon 10/1123:35CPT - MXP
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Deal found 28/8R10 463
Wed 5/116:30MXP - CPT
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1112:30CPT - MXP
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R10 499
Thu 4/1215:15MXP - CPT
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:45CPT - MXP
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R10 569
Thu 6/1121:35MXP - CPT
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1112:30CPT - MXP
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R10 605
Sun 12/109:50MXP - CPT
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1023:55CPT - MXP
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R10 658
Thu 4/1215:15MXP - CPT
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Tue 9/129:30CPT - MXP
2 stops29h 45mSWISS
Deal found 28/8R10 746
Wed 5/116:30MXP - CPT
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1112:30CPT - MXP
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R10 799
Sun 2/1119:00MXP - CPT
1 stop26h 05mSWISS
Mon 10/1123:35CPT - MXP
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Deal found 28/8R10 817
Tue 4/116:30MXP - CPT
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/118:45CPT - MXP
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R10 870
Sun 12/1010:35LIN - CPT
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1023:55CPT - LIN
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R10 888
Tue 18/1113:20MXP - CPT
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1112:30CPT - MXP
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8R10 923

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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 29 August 2025.
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MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/11

6:30-10:00

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

12:30-11:20

1 stop23h 50m

R10 428

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/11

6:30-10:00

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

8:45-11:20

1 stop27h 35m

R10 428

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/11

6:30-10:00

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

12:30-11:20

1 stop23h 50m

R10 499

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Thu 4/12

15:15-7:30

1 stop15h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

18:45-10:50

1 stop17h 05m

R10 569

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Sun 12/10

9:50-21:45

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

23:55-9:55

1 stop34h 00m

R10 658

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/11

6:30-10:00

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

12:30-11:20

1 stop23h 50m

R10 799

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Sun 2/11

19:00-22:05

1 stop26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

23:35-13:45

1 stop15h 10m

R10 817

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Tue 4/11

6:30-6:45

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

8:45-11:20

1 stop27h 35m

R10 870

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Sun 12/10

10:35-21:45

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

23:55-12:30

1 stop36h 35m

R10 888

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Tue 18/11

13:20-6:45

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

12:30-17:35

1 stop30h 05m

R10 923

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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

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 22 August 2025.

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 63 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 R110). Flying from Milan to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 MIL to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Milan 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 29 August 2025.

When flying from Milan 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 47% versus a flight at midday.

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 41% 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.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 214.

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 Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 33m.

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 17h 25m. 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 (R11 745), offers the cheapest pricing from Milan to Cape Town. Users have found that SWISS is 26% 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 R110). Flying from Milan to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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