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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R4 618

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
Sep 3 — Sep 101
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 4 August 2026.

Sun 27/917:45
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop27h 35m
Condor
Tue 13/1012:00
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop19h 25m
Condor
Deal found 2/8R7 999
Tue 22/917:45
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop17h 15m
Condor
Tue 6/1016:50
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 35m
Condor
Deal found 31/7R8 692
Sun 20/917:45
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop17h 15m
Condor
Tue 6/1016:50
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 35m
Condor
Deal found 31/7R8 758
Fri 18/917:45
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop27h 35m
Condor
Mon 28/916:50
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 35m
Condor
Deal found 31/7R8 972
Wed 16/98:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 22/923:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R9 005
Tue 4/822:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop22h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 11/87:10
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8R9 022
Tue 8/914:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 21/97:10
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8R9 055
Thu 6/88:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 19/87:10
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/8R9 071
Fri 14/822:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop22h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 23/823:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R9 220
Sun 16/814:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop31h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 22/823:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R9 236
Sat 15/88:20
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 21/87:10
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/8R9 253
Wed 12/814:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop31h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 19/87:10
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8R9 286

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 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 999

One-way from

R4 618

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 123
Condor
  • Condor
  • 27/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 00m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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18/9
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R14 562 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 998 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 4 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Italy that are best for you.

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JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 26/8

23:00-13:25

1 stop14h 25m

R9 418

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 21/9

23:00-13:25

1 stop14h 25m

R9 451

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 21/8

23:00-13:25

1 stop14h 25m

R9 467

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

14:30-21:30

1 stop31h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 25/8

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

R9 500

Cape TownBergamo

CPT - BGY

CPTBGY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

17:45-13:30

2 stops19h 45m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Tue 13/10

7:40-7:25

2 stops23h 45m

R10 045

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:30-16:50

2 stops28h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 23/11

18:55-9:40

2 stops37h 45m

R10 358

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

13:30-16:50

2 stops28h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 22/11

11:05-9:40

2 stops21h 35m

R10 358

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

13:30-21:50

2 stops33h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 20/11

6:55-9:40

2 stops25h 45m

R10 358

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

13:30-21:50

2 stops33h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 21/11

6:55-9:40

2 stops25h 45m

R10 358

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

13:30-16:50

2 stops28h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 21/11

11:05-9:40

2 stops21h 35m

R10 358

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Deals found on 30/7

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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 275). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 294). 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 4 August 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
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 464 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 013 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 174 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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

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 418, 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.

  • 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 716. Users have also found prices from R4 223 and R5 346 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 275). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 294). 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 4 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 920AverageR11 281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR4 923AverageR14 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 310AverageR6 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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CondorCheapestR6 476AverageR10 965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapestR6 685AverageR14 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 259AverageR9 785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR9 073AverageR13 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 111AverageR11 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 184AverageR11 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 474AverageR10 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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