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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R5 141

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FCO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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 28 February 2026.

Sun 19/49:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/411:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2R8 181
Sun 15/39:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 19/322:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R8 340
Sat 18/49:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/523:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2R8 515
Fri 17/49:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/411:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2R8 531
Fri 17/49:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2R8 547
Thu 5/314:30
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/322:55
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R8 706
Tue 10/118:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 10/126:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R8 738
Mon 25/58:45
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop14h 25m
Lufthansa
Tue 26/517:20
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/2R8 738
Wed 22/49:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/511:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2R8 754
Tue 23/68:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 30/67:10
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R8 785
Fri 6/319:20
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop16h 15m
Air France
Tue 10/312:35
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Air France
Deal found 25/2R8 881
Fri 6/323:59
JNB
-
LIN
1 stop16h 56m
KLM
Tue 10/321:20
LIN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 45m
KLM
Deal found 27/2R8 945

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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 181

One-way from

R5 141

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 183
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5
  • 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 (R17 862 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 367 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 28 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 21/4

23:25-13:05

1 stop13h 40m

R9 120

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 31/5

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

R9 311

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 21/4

9:30-3:55

2 stops18h 25m

R9 327

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

14:30-5:50

1 stop15h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 15/5

23:40-13:05

1 stop13h 25m

R9 374

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

14:30-5:50

1 stop15h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 29/4

23:40-13:05

1 stop13h 25m

R9 629

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-8:50

1 stop14h 50m

Milan Linate

Fri 15/5

6:40-21:20

1 stop14h 40m

R10 106

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

9:00-5:50

2 stops20h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 11/6

23:40-14:35

1 stop14h 55m

R10 409

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

17:50-14:10

1 stop20h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 15/6

10:40-10:30

1 stop23h 50m

R10 441

JohannesburgBergamo

JNB - BGY

JNBBGY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

14:30-17:55

2 stops27h 25m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Mon 20/4

12:35-13:05

2 stops24h 30m

R10 441

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

22:50-20:40

2 stops21h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 30/6

9:30-3:55

2 stops18h 25m

R10 600

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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 R5 316). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 358). 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 28 February 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
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 534 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 238 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
962 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 817 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 120, Ethiopian Air can have you in Italy from South Africa in 15h 15m. 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 268. Users have also found prices from R4 780 and R4 922 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 316). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 358). 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 28 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 522AverageR8 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 637AverageR11 449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 114AverageR6 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR6 450AverageR13 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR7 039AverageR12 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 390AverageR13 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 786AverageR9 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 792AverageR12 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 875AverageR11 801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 050AverageR11 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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