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Cheap flights from Milan to Cape Town from R5 778

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIL — CPT
Jan 1 — Jan 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 2 December 2025.

Thu 4/127:55MXP - CPT
1 stop25h 50mCondor
Thu 11/1219:50CPT - MXP
1 stop26h 30mCondor
Deal found 30/11R10 684
Tue 2/1211:30MXP - CPT
1 stop22h 15mCondor
Tue 9/1219:50CPT - MXP
1 stop20h 20mCondor
Deal found 1/12R10 941
Sun 30/1116:45MXP - CPT
1 stop17h 00mCondor
Thu 4/1219:50CPT - MXP
1 stop26h 30mCondor
Deal found 30/11R11 334
Mon 8/1216:45MXP - CPT
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1219:50CPT - MXP
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R11 471
Fri 5/1212:35MXP - CPT
1 stop16h 15mAir France
Mon 15/127:55CPT - MXP
1 stop16h 05mAir France
Deal found 30/11R11 590
Thu 4/1212:20LIN - CPT
1 stop16h 30mAir France
Thu 11/127:55CPT - LIN
1 stop25h 50mAir France
Deal found 30/11R11 676
Tue 9/1211:30MXP - CPT
1 stop22h 15mCondor
Tue 27/119:50CPT - MXP
1 stop15h 40mCondor
Deal found 30/11R11 676
Mon 8/1216:50LIN - CPT
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/127:55CPT - LIN
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R11 761
Thu 11/1219:50MXP - CPT
1 stop33h 00mAir France
Thu 18/127:55CPT - MXP
1 stop16h 05mAir France
Deal found 1/12R11 813
Tue 2/1211:35MXP - CPT
1 stop17h 15mAir France
Tue 9/1223:45CPT - MXP
2 stops18h 40mAir France
Deal found 1/12R11 881
Mon 8/1213:00LIN - CPT
1 stop31h 55mKLM
Wed 24/127:55CPT - LIN
2 stops33h 00mKLM
Deal found 30/11R12 052
Sun 30/1111:35MXP - CPT
1 stop17h 15mAir France
Thu 4/1223:45CPT - MXP
2 stops18h 40mAir France
Deal found 30/11R12 137

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 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 479

One-way from

R5 778

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R23 232
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 21/1-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 55m total
  • Milan to Cape Town
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 20m total
  • Milan to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 001 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 283 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 2 December 2025.
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MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Sun 22/3

17:25-7:40

1 stop13h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

9:30-9:50

2 stops25h 20m

R11 163

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Sun 25/1

9:45-7:40

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

9:30-9:00

1 stop24h 30m

R11 454

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Tue 3/2

10:40-7:40

2 stops20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

9:25-9:50

1 stop25h 25m

R11 471

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Sun 1/3

10:30-7:40

2 stops20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

9:30-9:40

2 stops25h 10m

R11 488

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Wed 25/2

15:15-7:40

2 stops15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

9:30-14:15

2 stops29h 45m

R11 505

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Mon 13/4

22:05-5:50

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

23:45-22:30

1 stop22h 45m

R11 642

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Wed 21/1

14:55-11:00

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:45-14:05

1 stop20h 20m

R11 881

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Sun 18/1

17:30-7:40

1 stop13h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:45-10:05

1 stop16h 20m

R11 949

MilanCape Town

LIN - CPT

LINCPT

Milan Linate

Tue 20/1

9:45-7:40

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:45-10:05

1 stop16h 20m

R11 949

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

Wed 21/1

10:35-7:40

2 stops20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

9:30-13:45

2 stops29h 15m

R11 984

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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 28 November 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 R10 445). Flying from Milan to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 360). 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 2 December 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 72% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 R11 813.

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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Milan to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Aklak Inc. have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

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 35m. 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 (R11 360), 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 R10 445). Flying from Milan to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 360). 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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SWISSCheapestR11 360AverageR12 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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