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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R4 566

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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 5 January 2026.

Sun 22/29:50JNB - FCO
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 26/210:25FCO - JNB
1 stop20h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/1R9 197
Tue 9/616:35CPT - FCO
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 31/815:30FCO - CPT
1 stop20h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R9 197
Sun 1/29:50JNB - FCO
2 stops27h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/210:25FCO - JNB
1 stop20h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1R9 214
Tue 17/210:10JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/210:15FCO - JNB
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R9 312
Sun 15/314:30JNB - FCO
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/323:00FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R9 329
Thu 12/319:45JNB - FCO
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Tue 31/314:55FCO - JNB
2 stops15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/1R9 395
Mon 2/214:35CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/223:00FCO - CPT
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R9 395
Mon 26/114:30JNB - FCO
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/223:00FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R9 444
Mon 9/214:35CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/223:00FCO - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R9 477
Wed 28/19:50JNB - FCO
2 stops27h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/210:25FCO - JNB
1 stop20h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1R9 494
Mon 9/214:35CPT - MXP
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 23/222:55MXP - CPT
1 stop14h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R9 527
Mon 9/214:35CPT - MXP
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 24/222:55MXP - CPT
1 stop13h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R9 560

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 5 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 197

One-way from

R4 566

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 142
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 05m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R19 508 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 594 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 5 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

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Italy

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 19/3

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

R9 329

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

14:35-4:35

1 stop15h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 18/2

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

R9 395

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:35-4:35

1 stop15h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 25/2

23:00-14:35

1 stop14h 35m

R9 477

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:50-12:25

2 stops27h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 18/2

22:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R9 527

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-5:20

1 stop15h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 10/3

22:55-20:10

1 stop20h 15m

R9 642

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

14:30-4:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 24/2

23:00-13:05

1 stop13h 05m

R9 659

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:45-16:30

2 stops21h 45m

Milan Linate

Mon 9/2

12:55-9:30

2 stops19h 35m

R9 724

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

16:35-9:20

1 stop16h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 8/6

10:45-11:50

1 stop25h 05m

R9 790

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

19:10-13:30

1 stop19h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 26/2

10:40-10:50

1 stop23h 10m

R9 807

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

19:10-9:50

1 stop15h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 26/2

14:50-10:50

1 stop19h 00m

R9 823

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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 505). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 790). 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 5 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
3 456 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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
3 456 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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
3 700 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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
4 150 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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
925 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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
7 681 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 456 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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 329, Ethiopian Air can have you in Italy from South Africa in 15h 05m. 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 420. Users have also found prices from R4 923 and R5 097 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 505). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 790). 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 5 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 719AverageR8 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR7 192AverageR12 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR7 524AverageR12 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 653AverageR14 084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 673AverageR13 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 067AverageR10 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR8 521AverageR14 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 685AverageR12 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 361AverageR12 084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 373AverageR12 084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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