Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R4 137

JNB — NAP
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Italy

Sun 8/1119:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 23/1117:00 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 3/11R7 311
Wed 9/128:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Wed 13/123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 31/10R8 856
Mon 2/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 17/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 31/10R8 873
Thu 19/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 23/116:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 30/10R8 973
Tue 10/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 16/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 3/11R8 989
Wed 11/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 18/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 31/10R9 056
Mon 9/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 24/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 3/11R9 106
Tue 17/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 24/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 30/10R9 122
Thu 12/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Thu 19/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 31/10R9 139
Thu 19/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Thu 26/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 31/10R9 155
Sun 8/1119:40 -
2 stops19h 15m
Mon 23/1114:20 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 3/11R9 421
Fri 6/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sun 22/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 31/10R10 551

Find flight deals from South Africa to Italy

Round-trip from

R8 856

One-way from

R4 137

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 936
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/12-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 40m total
  • South Africa to Italy
12/11-31/12
  • 12/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • South Africa to Italy
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 692 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 364 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/12

13:25-15:45

3 stops51h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 300

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

23:10-10:25

1 stop36h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 500

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/2

12:35-13:30

1 stop25h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 982

JohannesburgMilan

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MXP Milan Malpensa

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

13:45-6:55

1 stop18h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 314

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/3

19:35-5:30

2 stops34h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 397

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

17:25-5:30

2 stops37h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 397

JohannesburgVenice

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - VCE Venice Marco Polo

JNBVCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

19:55-9:20

1 stop14h 25m

Venice Marco Polo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 430

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/3

14:55-7:25

1 stop16h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 497

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

0:20-9:45

1 stop34h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 513

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/3

0:35-18:25

1 stop17h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 613

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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 R10 817). Flying from South Africa to Italy in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 226). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Italy?

Booking 78 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

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Italy?

    For as low as R9 371, Ethiopian Air can have you in Italy from South Africa in 13h 10m. 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.

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  • 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 817). Flying from South Africa to Italy in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 226). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 957AverageR11 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 308AverageR6 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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CondorCheapestR6 524AverageR11 704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapestR6 734AverageR14 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 461AverageR10 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR8 678AverageR14 451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapestR9 060AverageR15 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 252AverageR11 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 492AverageR10 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 818AverageR12 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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