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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R4 294

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 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
Aug 12 — Aug 191
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 13 July 2026.

Wed 22/718:35
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop16h 25m
Condor
Mon 31/816:50
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Condor
Deal found 9/7R9 369
Wed 22/713:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 31/810:45
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R9 548
Tue 13/1013:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 21/1010:45
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7R9 597
Thu 8/1013:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops34h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/1114:35
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R9 630
Thu 1/1013:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 7/1019:45
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7R9 711
Tue 13/1013:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 20/106:50
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/7R9 727
Tue 29/1213:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/16:55
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/7R9 809
Wed 29/713:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops34h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 25/815:15
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops42h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/7R9 825
Mon 30/1113:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops33h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/126:55
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7R10 004
Thu 22/1013:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 30/1014:35
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7R10 036
Thu 6/813:30
JNB
-
VCE
2 stops23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 19/89:55
VCE
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7R10 167
Sun 26/713:30
JNB
-
VCE
2 stops23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/820:00
VCE
-
JNB
2 stops37h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R10 215

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 13 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 597

One-way from

R4 294

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 988
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/10-21/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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27/9
  • 27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R17 081 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 048 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

13:30-23:45

2 stops34h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 19/10

19:45-9:40

2 stops37h 55m

R10 248

JohannesburgVenice

JNB - VCE

JNBVCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

13:30-18:50

2 stops30h 20m

Venice Marco Polo

Thu 19/11

9:35-9:40

2 stops23h 05m

R10 443

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

17:55-23:45

1 stop29h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 30/10

11:05-9:40

2 stops21h 35m

R10 736

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

13:30-14:05

2 stops24h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 18/8

7:05-9:40

2 stops26h 35m

R10 850

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

13:30-18:25

2 stops28h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 11/8

20:00-9:40

2 stops37h 40m

R10 915

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

21:45-12:35

1 stop15h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 15/11

16:50-7:10

1 stop13h 20m

R11 061

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

9:45-18:50

1 stop33h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 27/8

22:55-8:15

1 stop33h 20m

R11 517

JohannesburgVenice

JNB - VCE

JNBVCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

10:05-13:30

1 stop27h 25m

Venice Marco Polo

Mon 28/9

15:35-16:15

1 stop24h 40m

R11 761

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

23:15-22:45

1 stop23h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 7/8

19:45-21:25

1 stop25h 40m

R11 793

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-18:10

1 stop33h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 8/11

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

R11 793

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Italy

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Italy from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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 R10 101). Flying from South Africa to Italy in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 469). 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.

How often are flights from South Africa to Italy delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between South Africa and Italy have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 53 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Italy flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Italy?

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Italy. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 13 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
3 617 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 617 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 617 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 444 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 617 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 617 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 010 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 617 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 133 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 617 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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 940, Turkish Airlines can have you in Italy from South Africa in 14h 05m. There are 8182 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 Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R2 679. Users have also found prices from R4 165 and R5 272 on Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, 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 R10 101). Flying from South Africa to Italy in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 469). 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 13 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR4 693AverageR12 512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 853AverageR11 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR4 856AverageR14 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 223AverageR6 655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR6 593AverageR13 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 940AverageR9 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR8 775AverageR13 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 985AverageR11 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 057AverageR11 686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 250AverageR10 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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