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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R5 271

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
Mar 18 — Mar 251
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 16 February 2026.

Wed 25/39:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 31/311:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/2R8 170
Wed 18/39:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/322:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/2R8 218
Wed 3/68:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Wed 10/614:55
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop17h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/2R8 568
Fri 27/39:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/423:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/2R8 616
Tue 10/1114:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 10/1223:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R8 632
Sat 6/68:45
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Sat 13/618:35
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/2R8 648
Tue 5/514:30
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop15h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 12/523:00
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop14h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R8 664
Thu 5/314:30
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/322:55
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/2R8 855
Thu 5/314:30
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/322:55
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R8 887
Sun 15/39:50
JNB
-
FCO
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/310:25
FCO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/2R8 919
Tue 17/214:30
JNB
-
MXP
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/222:55
MXP
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R8 919
Tue 17/223:59
JNB
-
LIN
1 stop16h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/214:55
LIN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2R8 950

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 16 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 170

One-way from

R5 271

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 189
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R17 833 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 362 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 16 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Italy that are best for you.

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Return

Price

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 12/5

23:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R8 664

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

R8 855

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

23:59-22:55

1 stop23h 56m

Milan Linate

Wed 11/3

21:20-22:05

1 stop23h 45m

R8 950

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

23:59-20:20

1 stop21h 21m

Milan Linate

Thu 12/3

12:20-12:10

1 stop22h 50m

R8 998

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

23:59-22:55

1 stop23h 56m

Milan Linate

Wed 11/3

14:55-12:10

1 stop20h 15m

R8 998

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-5:20

1 stop15h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 10/3

22:55-13:05

1 stop13h 10m

R9 030

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

14:30-5:20

1 stop15h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 19/3

22:55-13:05

1 stop13h 10m

R9 046

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 13/4

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R9 062

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

23:59-22:55

1 stop23h 56m

Milan Linate

Thu 19/3

6:30-22:05

1 stop14h 35m

R9 476

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 26/3

10:25-8:20

1 stop20h 55m

R9 492

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Deals found on 13/2

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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 319). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 364). 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 16 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
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 217 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 786 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as R8 664, 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.

  • 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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    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 319). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 364). 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 16 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 526AverageR8 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 895AverageR11 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 118AverageR6 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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SWISSCheapestR7 044AverageR12 657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR7 270AverageR12 835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 394AverageR13 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 791AverageR9 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 815AverageR13 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 880AverageR11 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 056AverageR12 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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