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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R5 401

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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 17 March 2026.

Wed 29/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/523:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R8 152
Mon 12/109:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 28/1022:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R8 353
Thu 3/99:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 12/923:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R8 404
Fri 3/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/411:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R8 437
Fri 27/39:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 14/411:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R8 471
Fri 10/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/411:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R8 488
Sat 4/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 11/411:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/3R8 521
Sat 4/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R8 538
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/923:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R8 588
Wed 29/49:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/523:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/3R8 622
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop32h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/511:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/3R8 639
Sat 4/49:45
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/422:55
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R9 477

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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 152

One-way from

R5 401

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 148
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 29/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R18 630 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 589 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 17 March 2026.
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JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:45-18:20

1 stop32h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 19/5

11:35-8:15

1 stop20h 40m

R9 041

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:40-14:15

1 stop17h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 20/6

22:25-15:20

1 stop16h 55m

R10 148

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

9:45-18:50

1 stop33h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 26/5

11:40-8:15

1 stop20h 35m

R10 199

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

9:45-6:45

1 stop21h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 22/4

22:55-8:15

1 stop33h 20m

R10 199

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

23:15-19:00

1 stop19h 45m

Milan Linate

Fri 19/6

12:20-11:05

1 stop22h 45m

R10 333

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/7

16:35-18:25

1 stop25h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 27/8

20:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

R10 534

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

23:15-22:50

1 stop23h 35m

Milan Linate

Sat 20/6

19:35-21:20

1 stop25h 45m

R10 970

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

22:20-20:05

1 stop21h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 13/5

10:55-5:30

1 stop18h 35m

R11 423

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

10:05-8:00

1 stop21h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 14/4

22:10-20:35

1 stop22h 25m

R11 423

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

12:10-22:45

2 stops34h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 20/6

12:45-15:50

2 stops27h 05m

R11 540

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Deals found on 17/3

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Italy

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Estimated return price
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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 602). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 863). 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 March 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
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 258 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
970 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 858 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 R10 148, Etihad Airways can have you in Italy from South Africa in 17h 35m. 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 602). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 863). 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 004AverageR11 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR5 820AverageR8 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 336AverageR6 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR6 798AverageR14 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR7 557AverageR13 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 788AverageR14 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 206AverageR10 042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 266AverageR13 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 353AverageR12 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 538AverageR12 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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