Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R5 331

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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NAP
Jan 15 — Jan 221
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 December 2025.

Sun 28/129:00CPT - MXP
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/111:35MXP - CPT
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R10 998
Wed 17/1220:15JNB - MXP
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1217:25MXP - JNB
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R11 233
Wed 24/129:30CPT - FCO
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1220:15FCO - CPT
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R11 334
Mon 15/1223:45CPT - VCE
1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/19:50VCE - CPT
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R11 788
Sun 28/1218:45CPT - LIN
1 stop24h 25mLufthansa
Tue 13/110:45LIN - CPT
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12R12 041
Wed 17/1219:45JNB - LIN
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1217:30LIN - JNB
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R12 091
Wed 17/1219:45JNB - LIN
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Wed 24/1217:30LIN - JNB
2 stops21h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12R12 125
Mon 15/1223:45CPT - VCE
2 stops18h 35mAir France
Thu 29/112:45VCE - CPT
1 stop16h 05mAir France
Deal found 14/12R12 310
Sun 28/129:30CPT - MXP
2 stops23h 50mLufthansa
Tue 13/16:05MXP - CPT
2 stops27h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12R12 327
Wed 17/1211:40JNB - MXP
2 stops24h 10mLufthansa
Wed 24/1217:25MXP - JNB
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12R12 377
Sat 27/1217:00JNB - FCO
2 stops31h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 6/114:30FCO - JNB
2 stops19h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/12R12 814
Sun 28/1223:45CPT - LIN
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/120:35LIN - CPT
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R12 915

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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 963

One-way from

R5 331

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 259
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • South Africa to Italy
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 45m total
  • South Africa to Italy
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R21 002 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 676 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 December 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

Mon 26/1

9:50-5:40

1 stop20h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/2

22:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R8 963

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

10:10-23:00

1 stop13h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/2

14:50-10:30

1 stop18h 40m

R9 165

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

14:30-5:20

1 stop15h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/2

22:55-20:10

1 stop20h 15m

R9 468

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

13:50-4:35

1 stop15h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 19/1

23:00-13:00

1 stop13h 00m

R9 653

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 21/1

21:50-8:20

1 stop33h 30m

R9 686

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 20/6

23:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R9 720

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

17:55-9:20

1 stop15h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 14/4

15:25-10:35

1 stop19h 10m

R9 787

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

16:40-9:20

1 stop16h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 8/6

15:25-11:50

1 stop20h 25m

R9 955

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 972

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

9:50-12:25

2 stops27h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 7/2

22:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R10 023

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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 R5 617). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 989). 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 16 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to Italy in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% 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 16 December 2025.
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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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 787, Etihad Airways can have you in Italy from South Africa in 15h 25m. 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 510. Users have also found prices from R5 023 and R5 200 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 617). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 989). 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 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 835AverageR8 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR7 338AverageR12 972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR7 676AverageR12 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 808AverageR14 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 829AverageR13 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 236AverageR10 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR8 694AverageR13 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 860AverageR12 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 563AverageR12 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 666AverageR12 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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