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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R5 186

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
may. 15 — may. 221
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 15 abril 2026.

mié. 15/720:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 45m
Air Algerie
lun. 20/714:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/4R7 215
mar. 7/720:40
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
lun. 20/714:30
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/4R7 231
lun. 22/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
jue. 2/711:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R8 442
jue. 18/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
vie. 26/611:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R8 458
jue. 25/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
mié. 8/723:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R8 704
vie. 4/99:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
vie. 18/911:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R8 720
dom. 28/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
jue. 9/723:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R8 736
sáb. 27/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
mié. 8/723:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R8 753
vie. 26/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
jue. 9/723:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R8 949
sáb. 17/109:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
mar. 17/1110:25
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R8 965
lun. 19/109:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
sáb. 21/1110:25
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R9 014
lun. 15/69:50
JNB
-
FCO
2 stops26h 45m
Etihad Airways
lun. 22/623:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R9 113

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 15 abril 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 215

One-way from

R5 186

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 765
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 15/7-20/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R16 821 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 434 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 abril 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 27/6

9:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

mar. 7/7

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R8 949

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 24/4

12:40-14:45

1 stop26h 05m

Milan Malpensa

vie. 1/5

10:35-10:30

1 stop23h 55m

R10 847

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 3/5

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

sáb. 9/5

10:45-10:30

1 stop23h 45m

R11 321

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 8/6

18:00-8:40

1 stop14h 40m

Milan Malpensa

jue. 11/6

14:55-10:30

1 stop19h 35m

R11 354

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

lun. 21/9

20:00-20:05

1 stop24h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

mar. 13/10

15:45-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

R11 419

JohannesburgBergamo

JNB - BGY

JNBBGY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 27/5

19:50-20:00

2 stops24h 10m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

mié. 3/6

6:45-10:30

2 stops27h 45m

R11 681

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/5

12:40-8:30

1 stop19h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

mar. 19/5

9:05-10:30

2 stops25h 25m

R12 172

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

mar. 12/5

19:30-14:45

1 stop19h 15m

Milan Malpensa

jue. 11/6

10:35-12:55

1 stop26h 20m

R12 270

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

jue. 14/5

19:30-14:15

1 stop18h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

lun. 18/5

10:45-12:55

1 stop26h 10m

R12 286

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

vie. 1/5

19:30-14:15

1 stop18h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

vie. 8/5

16:10-12:55

1 stop20h 45m

R12 303

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Italy (average of R4 875). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 505). 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 15 abril 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
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 305 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 001 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 927 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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 R11 354, Etihad Airways can have you in Italy from South Africa in 14h 40m. There are 8214 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 188. Users have also found prices from R4 387 and R5 059 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Italy (average of R4 875). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 505). 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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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 15 abril 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 881AverageR10 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR4 884AverageR13 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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CondorCheapestR5 638AverageR11 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 259AverageR6 660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR6 631AverageR13 781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 596AverageR14 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 003AverageR9 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 037AverageR12 685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR9 072AverageR13 603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 123AverageR11 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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