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R5 633+ 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 17 August 2026.

Mon 14/920:00 -
1 stop17h 30m
Tue 29/914:30 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 13/8R8 676
Wed 21/108:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Wed 4/116:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 16/8R8 806
Tue 10/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Fri 13/116:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 14/8R8 903
Mon 2/118:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Fri 6/116:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 16/8R8 919
Mon 14/914:30 -
1 stop15h 15m
Mon 21/97:10 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 16/8R8 935
Sun 20/914:30 -
1 stop15h 15m
Sun 27/923:00 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 17/8R8 951

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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 17 August 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 17 August 2026.

Return from

R8 676

One-way from

R5 633

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Average price

R11 622
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 14/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R972 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R117 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 22/10

23:00-13:30

1 stop14h 30m

R9 275

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 17/9

23:00-13:30

1 stop14h 30m

R9 275

JohannesburgVenice

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - VCE Venice Marco Polo

JNBVCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

18:35-10:25

1 stop15h 50m

Venice Marco Polo

Thu 24/9

16:45-8:45

1 stop16h 00m

R10 554

JohannesburgVenice

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - VCE Venice Marco Polo

JNBVCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

18:35-10:25

1 stop15h 50m

Venice Marco Polo

Mon 12/10

16:45-7:30

1 stop14h 45m

R10 683

JohannesburgMilan

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MXP Milan Malpensa

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

18:50-21:50

1 stop28h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 1/12

14:35-9:40

2 stops18h 05m

R10 845

JohannesburgBergamo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BGY Bergamo Orio Al Serio

JNBBGY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

18:35-20:20

2 stops25h 45m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Tue 20/10

7:40-7:30

2 stops23h 50m

R11 250

JohannesburgBergamo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BGY Bergamo Orio Al Serio

JNBBGY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

20:00-0:55

2 stops28h 55m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Sun 11/10

9:20-7:45

2 stops22h 25m

R11 396

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

13:30-9:50

2 stops45h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 29/12

11:15-22:25

1 stop34h 10m

R11 396

JohannesburgMilan

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIN Milan Linate

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

19:45-10:05

1 stop15h 20m

Milan Linate

Wed 18/11

17:25-9:55

1 stop15h 30m

R11 509

JohannesburgBergamo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BGY Bergamo Orio Al Serio

JNBBGY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

9:50-15:55

2 stops31h 05m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Thu 26/11

22:50-8:20

2 stops32h 30m

R11 509

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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 19 hours 35 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, Emirates and Ethiopian Air.

Emirates
Emirates
From R9 704
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 565
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 829
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R7 839

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Italy?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Italy are Ethiopian Air, Condor and Air Algerie.

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Italy?

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Italy. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 17 August 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 17 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Italy, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. 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
3 652 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 472 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 504 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 028 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Italy.

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

    Bergamo Orio Al Serio is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy. One-way flights to Bergamo Orio Al Serio typically cost R397, while return flights cost around R850.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Italy depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Italy, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 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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