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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R3 276

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
Feb 16 — Feb 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 17 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 812

One-way from

R3 276

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 598
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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27/1
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 50m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R19 773 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 602 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 17 January 2026.

Mon 26/114:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/223:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R8 812
Tue 27/112:30
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/313:20
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R8 878
Thu 16/414:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop14h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R8 894
Mon 26/19:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/222:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/1R9 025
Fri 15/58:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Fri 29/58:00
FCO
-
JNB
2 stops24h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/1R9 140
Mon 27/48:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 4/510:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/1R9 156
Mon 26/114:35
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/223:00
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop13h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R9 189
Thu 12/210:10
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/210:00
FCO
-
JNB
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R9 222
Tue 17/215:25
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/222:55
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop13h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R9 238
Sun 25/19:50
JNB
-
FCO
2 stops27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 1/210:15
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/1R9 254
Tue 19/515:25
CPT
-
FCO
1 stop14h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 16/623:00
FCO
-
CPT
1 stop15h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R9 271
Mon 2/29:50
JNB
-
FCO
2 stops27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 17/210:15
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/1R9 287

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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 17 January 2026.
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

Fly to

Italy

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/2

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

R8 812

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 16/6

23:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R8 812

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

12:30-17:50

1 stop30h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 10/3

13:20-6:45

1 stop16h 25m

R8 878

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

8:45-22:00

1 stop13h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 8/6

18:35-8:35

1 stop14h 00m

R9 140

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

8:45-22:00

1 stop13h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 9/6

8:55-8:35

2 stops23h 40m

R9 222

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

15:25-5:45

1 stop14h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 16/6

23:00-14:35

1 stop15h 35m

R9 271

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

12:45-6:45

1 stop19h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 20/2

8:55-3:55

1 stop18h 00m

R9 304

Cape TownMilan

CPT - LIN

CPTLIN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

12:30-13:25

1 stop25h 55m

Milan Linate

Tue 10/3

14:00-6:45

1 stop15h 45m

R9 418

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 418

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 5/4

23:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R9 517

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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 471). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 648). 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 17 January 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
3 469 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 469 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 715 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 180 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
947 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 719 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 140, Ethiopian Air can have you in Italy from South Africa in 13h 15m. 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 393. Users have also found prices from R4 892 and R5 065 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 471). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 648). 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 17 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 683AverageR8 340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR7 147AverageR12 822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR7 477AverageR12 644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 605AverageR14 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 726AverageR13 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 014AverageR10 035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR8 468AverageR13 948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 634AverageR11 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 269AverageR12 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 314AverageR12 009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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