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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R5 188

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
Apr 4 — Apr 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Italy

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Italy. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 March 2026.

Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/723:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3R8 257
Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/322:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R8 405
Wed 18/39:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/310:25
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R8 438
Wed 15/49:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R8 504
Fri 17/49:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R8 569
Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/322:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R8 586
Fri 15/59:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 19/511:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R8 881
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/322:55
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R9 128
Thu 19/314:30
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/322:55
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R9 160
Sun 31/59:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 7/611:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/3R9 193
Fri 6/323:59
JNB
-
LIN
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/314:55
LIN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R9 226
Thu 19/319:20
JNB
-
LIN
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/422:10
LIN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R9 242

Find flight deals from South Africa to Italy

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Italy flight deals. Data was last updated 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 257

One-way from

R5 188

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 751
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/6-1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 45m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R19 433 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 499 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Italy 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 5 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Italy that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:50-18:20

1 stop32h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 19/5

11:35-8:20

1 stop20h 45m

R8 881

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

23:15-22:50

1 stop23h 35m

Milan Linate

Fri 10/4

12:20-11:05

1 stop22h 45m

R9 571

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 31/5

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

R9 620

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

9:50-18:50

1 stop33h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 15/6

22:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R10 014

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

13:50-5:50

1 stop16h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 21/5

23:40-14:35

1 stop14h 55m

R10 014

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

23:15-21:20

1 stop22h 05m

Milan Linate

Wed 29/4

22:10-21:20

1 stop23h 10m

R10 063

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:50-5:50

1 stop16h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 11/6

23:40-14:35

1 stop14h 55m

R10 293

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

14:30-5:50

1 stop15h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 29/4

23:40-13:05

1 stop13h 25m

R10 310

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

12:20-9:50

2 stops46h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 21/3

19:05-10:30

1 stop14h 25m

R10 375

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/7

16:35-9:20

1 stop16h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 27/8

20:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

R10 392

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Italy

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Italy

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Italy?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Italy (average of R5 483). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 653). 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.

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 5 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Italy. 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
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 243 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
961 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 826 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Italy. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Italy?

    For as low as R9 620, Etihad Airways can have you in Italy from South Africa in 13h 10m. There are 7725 km between South Africa and Italy. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Italy one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 203. Users have also found prices from R4 402 and R5 076 on SWISS and Emirates, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Italy that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Italy flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Italy?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Italy.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Italy?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Italy 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 South Africa to Italy?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Italy (average of R5 483). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 653). 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 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Italy

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Italy. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 696AverageR8 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 762AverageR11 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 306AverageR6 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR6 653AverageR13 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR7 260AverageR13 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 622AverageR13 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 958AverageR12 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 032AverageR9 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 068AverageR13 005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 154AverageR12 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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