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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R5 763

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
Apr 30 — May 71
1 adult

Cheap 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 25 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 574

One-way from

R5 951

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 314
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • South Africa to Italy
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • South Africa to Italy
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R24 218 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 526 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Italy

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 25 April 2025.

Thu 5/69:50JNB - FCO
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 15/611:10FCO - JNB
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R9 574
Mon 9/619:35JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 15mSWISS
Mon 16/615:05FCO - JNB
1 stop18h 15mSWISS
Deal found 25/4R10 362
Sun 25/59:50JNB - MXP
1 stop32h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/622:50MXP - JNB
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R10 606
Tue 20/514:30JNB - FCO
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 24/623:00FCO - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R10 681
Wed 4/614:35CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/623:00FCO - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R10 869
Thu 5/614:35CPT - MXP
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/623:40MXP - CPT
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R11 000
Fri 30/512:10JNB - FCO
2 stops25h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 6/66:30FCO - JNB
2 stops28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/4R11 075
Wed 12/1114:30JNB - MXP
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/1122:55MXP - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R11 075
Thu 5/618:25CPT - FCO
2 stops22h 10mKLM
Thu 12/619:40FCO - CPT
1 stop25h 45mKLM
Deal found 24/4R11 207
Sun 1/617:55JNB - MXP
1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/66:50MXP - JNB
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/4R11 226
Mon 9/619:35JNB - VCE
1 stop23h 00mSWISS
Mon 16/619:25VCE - JNB
1 stop13h 55mSWISS
Deal found 25/4R11 282
Mon 9/623:00CPT - VCE
1 stop23h 20mKLM
Mon 16/66:00VCE - CPT
1 stop15h 10mKLM
Deal found 25/4R11 507

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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 25 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Italy that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Italy

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

9:50-6:25

1 stop20h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 15/6

11:10-8:20

1 stop21h 10m

R9 574

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

19:35-8:50

1 stop13h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 16/6

15:05-9:20

1 stop18h 15m

R10 362

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

9:50-18:40

1 stop32h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 3/6

22:50-8:20

1 stop33h 30m

R10 606

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 24/6

23:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R10 681

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

14:35-5:45

1 stop15h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 10/6

23:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

R10 869

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

14:35-5:50

1 stop15h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 19/6

23:40-13:45

1 stop14h 05m

R11 000

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

12:10-13:45

2 stops25h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 6/6

6:30-10:55

2 stops28h 25m

R11 075

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

18:25-16:35

2 stops22h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/6

19:40-21:25

1 stop25h 45m

R11 207

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

17:55-23:45

1 stop29h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 10/6

6:50-10:35

1 stop27h 45m

R11 226

JohannesburgVenice

JNB - VCE

JNBVCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

19:35-18:35

1 stop23h 00m

Venice Marco Polo

Mon 16/6

19:25-9:20

1 stop13h 55m

R11 282

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/4

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IT?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Italy. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Italy as you normally would.

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 inches 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).

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 25 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Italy, such as Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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.
  • 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 R5 951. Users have also found prices from R6 345 and R7 772 on Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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.

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    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.

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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 25 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Austrian AirlinesCheapestR7 227AverageR10 504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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SWISSCheapestR8 179AverageR13 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 520AverageR14 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 569AverageR16 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 674AverageR13 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 879AverageR14 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR10 121AverageR15 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 735AverageR16 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 796AverageR15 339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 827AverageR14 281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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