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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R3 798

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
Dec 18 — Dec 251
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 18 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 965

One-way from

R3 798

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 197
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 12/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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25/12
  • 25/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R21 448 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 743 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 18 November 2025.

Mon 1/129:50JNB - FCO
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/1210:25FCO - JNB
1 stop20h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/11R9 102
Fri 21/119:50JNB - FCO
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/1122:00FCO - JNB
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/11R9 393
Fri 21/119:50JNB - FCO
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/1222:00FCO - JNB
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/11R9 427
Thu 20/1119:50CPT - MXP
1 stop19h 25mSWISS
Wed 3/1219:00MXP - CPT
1 stop35h 30mSWISS
Deal found 17/11R9 649
Sat 22/1119:20JNB - MXP
1 stop16h 15mAir France
Sat 29/1115:55MXP - JNB
1 stop19h 15mAir France
Deal found 17/11R9 837
Wed 19/119:50JNB - FCO
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 12/1222:00FCO - JNB
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/11R9 889
Sun 16/1123:59JNB - FCO
1 stop17h 26mKLM
Mon 16/217:15FCO - JNB
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Deal found 16/11R9 940
Thu 20/1114:30JNB - MXP
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/1122:55MXP - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11R9 940
Fri 28/1119:20JNB - FCO
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1217:15FCO - JNB
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R10 060
Fri 21/119:00CPT - MXP
1 stop25h 40mSWISS
Thu 4/126:45MXP - CPT
2 stops23h 55mSWISS
Deal found 17/11R10 060
Thu 20/119:50JNB - MXP
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/1115:15MXP - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/11R10 231
Tue 25/1118:45CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1214:50FCO - CPT
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R10 299

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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 18 November 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

10:10-23:00

1 stop13h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 16/2

14:20-7:05

1 stop15h 45m

R8 982

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

10:10-23:00

1 stop13h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 24/1

7:00-7:05

1 stop23h 05m

R8 999

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

10:10-23:00

1 stop13h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 22/1

18:45-9:30

1 stop13h 45m

R9 119

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 25/1

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

R9 307

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

9:50-18:00

1 stop33h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 25/1

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

R9 307

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 22/1

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

R9 307

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 25/1

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

R9 649

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 24/1

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

R9 649

Cape TownVenice

CPT - VCE

CPTVCE

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

17:05-10:25

1 stop17h 20m

Venice Marco Polo

Sun 17/5

8:40-8:35

1 stop23h 55m

R9 820

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-5:20

1 stop15h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 11/3

22:55-20:10

1 stop20h 15m

R9 940

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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.
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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 R6 022). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 162). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IT?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Italy. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to Italy in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Italy?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Italy. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Italy flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 18 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, 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
3 414 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 414 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 414 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 788 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 414 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 664 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 414 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
896 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 414 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 576 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 414 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 R8 982, Lufthansa can have you in Italy from South Africa in 13h 50m. 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 450. Users have also found prices from R7 100 and R7 186 on Qatar Airways and SWISS, 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 R6 022). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 162). 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 18 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 936AverageR8 727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR7 477AverageR13 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR7 810AverageR13 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 943AverageR14 522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 965AverageR13 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 378AverageR10 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR8 845AverageR14 214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 021AverageR12 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 462AverageR9 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 692AverageR14 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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