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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R4 990

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.
JNB — NAP
Mar 7 — Mar 141
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 February 2026.

Wed 18/314:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/323:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2R8 525
Wed 18/29:50
JNB
-
FCO
2 stops27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/222:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2R8 701
Mon 16/214:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/323:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R8 893
Sun 15/214:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/323:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2R8 941
Thu 5/314:30
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/322:55
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2R8 989
Thu 26/214:30
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/322:55
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2R9 101
Fri 6/314:30
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/322:55
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2R9 117
Tue 3/313:50
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/322:55
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop13h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2R9 117
Fri 20/212:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/215:10
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2R9 165
Fri 13/213:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop24h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/28:55
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2R9 197
Thu 7/518:00
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop16h 25m
Air France
Tue 12/511:25
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Air France
Deal found 3/2R9 197
Mon 16/314:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/323:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2R9 229

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 525

One-way from

R4 990

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 213
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R19 142 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 530 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Italy that are best for you.

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JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

9:50-12:25

2 stops27h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 25/2

22:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R8 861

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 9/3

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

R8 893

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 989

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

13:50-5:20

1 stop16h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 10/3

22:55-13:45

1 stop13h 50m

R9 117

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

10:10-23:00

1 stop13h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 3/4

12:45-6:40

1 stop17h 55m

R9 197

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

14:35-5:20

1 stop15h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 25/3

22:55-14:35

1 stop14h 40m

R9 341

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

17:50-9:20

1 stop15h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 14/4

7:05-10:30

1 stop27h 25m

R9 373

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:50-5:20

1 stop16h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 18/3

22:55-14:35

1 stop14h 40m

R9 453

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

17:50-23:45

1 stop29h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 29/4

6:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

R9 501

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

13:45-13:30

1 stop24h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 27/3

8:55-3:55

1 stop18h 00m

R9 596

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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 342). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 437). 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 February 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
3 505 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
3 505 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 210 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
955 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 761 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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

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 197, Etihad Airways can have you in Italy from South Africa in 13h 50m. 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 SWISS. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 289. Users have also found prices from R4 783 and R4 946 on Qatar Airways 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 342). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 437). 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 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 550AverageR8 144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR7 074AverageR12 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR7 301AverageR12 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 390AverageR11 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 426AverageR13 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 826AverageR9 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 848AverageR13 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 918AverageR12 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 095AverageR12 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR9 097AverageR13 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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