What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Italy one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 499. Users have also found prices from R6 131 and R7 853 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Italy ranges from 15.0 - 111.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 111.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Italy when rainfall is around 15.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Italy, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Italy?

To save up to 14% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 17 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to Italy from R10 067 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R13 457 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Italy. Flights to Italy from South Africa in February are about R11 753 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R8 257.

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?

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R10 127+ Flights from South Africa to Italy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Italy

Round-trip from	R9 663
One-way from	R5 499
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 334

Condor
3/8-18/8
2 total stops
44h 55m total
South Africa to Italy

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Qatar Airways
19/9
1 total stop
31h 00m total
South Africa to Italy

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 551 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 5 July 2025.

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1 stop22h 25mCondor

Mon 18/89:00MXP - JNB

1 stop22h 30mCondor

Deal found 5/7R9 663

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1 stop16h 35mEgyptair

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One-way flights from South Africa to Italy
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Fri 19/913:55JNB - FCO

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/7R5 499

Tue 15/713:00CPT - FCO

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/7R5 780

Tue 15/713:00CPT - MXP

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Deal found 5/7R5 921

Tue 12/89:50JNB - FCO

1 stop20h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 3/7R6 131

Wed 30/720:25JNB - MXP

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7R6 606

Thu 13/1111:45CPT - LIN

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R6 676

Sat 16/89:50JNB - MXP

1 stop32h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/7R6 922

Wed 30/79:50JNB - LIN

2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7R7 027

Thu 24/713:55JNB - FCO

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7R7 221

Wed 30/713:00CPT - MXP

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

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Wed 30/713:00CPT - BGY

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R7 431

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JohannesburgMilan

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13:35-7:10

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JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

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22:55-13:05

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JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

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11:10-8:20

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JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

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12:10-13:45

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Reviews of airlines servicing Italy

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAustrian 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

3 284 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 363 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

807 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 465 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 649 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Italy one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 499. Users have also found prices from R6 131 and R7 853 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, 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?
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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Italy

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Condor	CheapestR6 096	AverageR8 205	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
SWISS	CheapestR7 655	AverageR13 324	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR7 860	AverageR13 745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR8 020	AverageR15 717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR8 890	AverageR11 508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 254	AverageR13 471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	CheapestR9 473	AverageR14 588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 048	AverageR15 944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 104	AverageR14 249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 222	AverageR13 576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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