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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R5 388

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
avr. 21 — avr. 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 mars 2026.

mer. 15/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
mer. 13/523:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R8 600
mer. 1/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
sam. 4/411:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R8 685
ven. 3/79:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
lun. 31/823:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/3R8 770
mer. 15/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
mar. 28/411:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/3R8 889
sam. 4/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
mer. 22/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R9 025
dim. 5/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
mar. 21/411:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R9 059
dim. 5/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
mer. 22/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R9 076
ven. 17/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
lun. 11/523:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R9 229
dim. 5/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
jeu. 23/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R9 279
ven. 3/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
jeu. 23/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R9 296
dim. 19/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
2 stops26h 50m
Etihad Airways
jeu. 23/411:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R9 330
ven. 15/59:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 35m
Etihad Airways
mar. 19/511:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/3R9 347

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 22 mars 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 600

One-way from

R5 388

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 282
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/4-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R19 114 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 674 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 22 mars 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 3/7

9:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

lun. 31/8

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R8 770

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 19/6

9:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

mar. 23/6

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R9 229

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 5/4

9:45-7:30

1 stop21h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

mer. 22/4

23:00-8:15

1 stop33h 15m

R9 279

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 5/4

9:45-7:30

1 stop21h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

ven. 17/4

11:35-8:15

1 stop20h 40m

R9 279

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 15/5

9:45-18:20

1 stop32h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

mar. 19/5

11:35-8:15

1 stop20h 40m

R9 347

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 24/4

9:45-18:50

1 stop33h 05m

Milan Malpensa

lun. 27/4

22:55-8:15

1 stop33h 20m

R9 925

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 3/7

17:00-22:45

2 stops29h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

lun. 31/8

6:30-10:55

2 stops28h 25m

R10 605

Cape TownVenice

CPT - VCE

CPTVCE

Cape Town Intl

sam. 23/5

13:15-13:30

1 stop24h 15m

Venice Marco Polo

dim. 31/5

15:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

R11 030

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 9/4

20:55-14:15

1 stop17h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

jeu. 16/4

9:25-8:50

1 stop23h 25m

R11 319

Cape TownVenice

CPT - VCE

CPTVCE

Cape Town Intl

ven. 10/4

13:15-13:30

1 stop24h 15m

Venice Marco Polo

mer. 10/6

15:35-11:30

1 stop19h 55m

R11 489

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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 676). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 993). 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 22 mars 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
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 272 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
975 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 862 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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 R8 600, Etihad Airways can have you in Italy from South Africa in 20h 40m. 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.

  • 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 676). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 993). 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 22 mars 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 070AverageR11 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR5 897AverageR8 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 420AverageR6 797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR6 888AverageR14 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR7 656AverageR13 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 891AverageR14 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 314AverageR10 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 388AverageR13 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 477AverageR12 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 664AverageR12 528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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