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R5 010+ Cheap flights to Italy

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Flights to Italy in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Italy. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 February 2026.

Tue 24/1110:10
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 50m
Lufthansa
Mon 30/1112:20
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/2R8 505
Fri 27/29:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/322:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/2R8 568
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/323:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R8 584
Wed 18/214:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/223:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R8 632
Mon 1/68:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 8/610:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/2R8 664
Sun 8/219:20
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop17h 20m
Air France
Thu 19/219:50
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
Air France
Deal found 8/2R8 903

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Italy on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 10 February 2026
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Find the latest flights to Italy in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 10 February 2026.

Return from

R8 568

One-way from

R5 010

Popular in

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Average price

R9 223
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/2-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 118 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R149 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 16/3

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

R8 632

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-5:20

1 stop15h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 11/3

22:55-13:05

1 stop13h 10m

R8 935

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

8:45-23:10

1 stop14h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 6/6

18:50-8:35

1 stop13h 45m

R8 951

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:30-5:50

1 stop15h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 19/5

23:40-13:05

1 stop13h 25m

R8 967

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

18:00-14:45

1 stop20h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 18/6

15:45-11:05

1 stop19h 20m

R8 983

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

8:45-23:10

1 stop14h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 6/6

8:35-8:35

2 stops24h 00m

R8 999

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

23:59-22:55

1 stop23h 56m

Milan Linate

Wed 11/3

21:20-22:05

1 stop23h 45m

R9 031

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 18/3

21:50-8:20

1 stop33h 30m

R9 031

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

23:59-22:55

1 stop23h 56m

Milan Linate

Wed 11/3

12:20-12:10

1 stop22h 50m

R9 031

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

23:59-15:55

1 stop16h 56m

Milan Linate

Tue 17/3

21:20-22:05

1 stop23h 45m

R9 031

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Italy

How long is the flight to Italy?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Italy takes 18 hours 43 minutes. Flights to Italy from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Italy?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Italy are Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 618
KLM
KLM
From R15 429
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 604
British Airways
British Airways
From R17 246

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Italy?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Italy are KLM, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in Italy by month

Plan your trip to Italy by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Italy ranges from 15.0 - 111.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 111.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Italy when rainfall is around 15.0 mm.

Temperature in Italy by month

Plan your trip to Italy by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Italy, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Italy?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Italy in the last few years. This data was updated on 10 February 2026.
The most popular places in Italy to fly to are Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples and Florence.

Reviews of airlines servicing Italy

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Italy. 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 Italy. Reviews last updated 10 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Italy, such as Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 868 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 391 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

FAQs about flying to Italy

What is good to know if travelling to Italy?

  • For a great day trip to an idyllic island setting, why not try visiting Sardinia, which is one of Italy’s most beautiful islands?
  • Shopaholics seriously need to consider visiting The Mall in Florence. Although the region is renowned for its up-market boutique stores such as Gucci and Prada, The Mall caters to bargain hunters looking to purchase designer brands at discounted prices.
  • Most ‘recommended’ travel itineraries for Italy include taking a gondola ride in Venice, but for a different spin, try taking a night ride on the #1 Vaporetto, admiring the moonlit sights of Venice as you glide past.
  • Eating pizza in a place where it was born is something you have to do in Italy, so for the sake of perfecting the art, head to Naples, where it is said the humble pizza was invented.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Italy if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Italy on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Italy?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Condor is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Italy.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy?

    Venice Marco Polo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy. One-way flights to Venice Marco Polo typically cost R373, while return flights cost around R1 072.

  • How much is a return flight to Italy?

    A return flight to Italy will typically cost around R11 951, however they can be found for as little as R11 741.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Italy depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Italy, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Naples have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Naples can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Naples?

    Yes. Naples has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Garden House Airport is the closest property to Naples (0,0 km away from Naples).

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