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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Milan from R4 483

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MIL
Feb 23 — Mar 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Milan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Milan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 January 2026.

Mon 26/114:35
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop15h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/222:55
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R9 256
Tue 9/616:35
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/919:45
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R9 933
Tue 9/616:35
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/919:45
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R10 255
Tue 17/315:25
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 14/423:40
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1R10 384
Mon 8/616:35
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/910:40
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R10 658
Mon 26/17:55
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop25h 50m
Air France
Mon 9/220:35
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop32h 15m
Air France
Deal found 23/1R10 674
Wed 10/616:35
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop20h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/919:45
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R10 916
Wed 10/616:35
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop20h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/910:40
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R10 981
Sun 31/513:15
CPT
-
MXP
1 stop19h 45m
Emirates
Thu 1/1011:25
MXP
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 23/1R11 013
Mon 9/27:55
CPT
-
LIN
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/29:45
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R11 481
Tue 17/36:00
CPT
-
LIN
2 stops28h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 14/417:30
LIN
-
CPT
2 stops19h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1R11 497
Tue 17/323:45
CPT
-
LIN
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/46:25
LIN
-
CPT
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R12 029

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Milan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Milan (MIL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 320

One-way from

R4 483

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 158
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Milan
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  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Milan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R35 819 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 332 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Milan 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 24 January 2026.
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Milan

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

13:15-9:00

1 stop19h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 1/10

11:25-11:30

1 stop24h 05m

R11 013

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

13:50-5:20

1 stop16h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 6/3

22:55-14:35

1 stop14h 40m

R11 142

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

16:35-8:40

1 stop16h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 20/9

19:45-11:50

1 stop16h 05m

R11 223

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

16:35-8:40

1 stop16h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 14/9

10:40-11:50

1 stop25h 10m

R11 223

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

16:35-23:45

1 stop31h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 14/9

10:40-11:50

1 stop25h 10m

R11 223

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

16:35-8:40

1 stop16h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 17/9

19:45-11:50

1 stop16h 05m

R11 303

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:50-5:20

1 stop16h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 3/4

23:40-18:55

2 stops19h 15m

R11 336

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:50-5:20

1 stop16h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 18/3

22:55-14:35

1 stop14h 40m

R11 400

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

13:15-14:15

1 stop25h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 7/4

23:00-17:20

1 stop18h 20m

R11 981

Cape TownMilan

CPT - LIN

CPTLIN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

23:45-22:55

1 stop24h 10m

Milan Linate

Tue 14/4

6:25-21:45

1 stop15h 20m

R12 029

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Milan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Milan from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Milan

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Milan?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Milan. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Milan, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Milan?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Milan (average of R7 562). Flying from Cape Town to Milan in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 449). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Milan?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Milan?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Milan chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Milan on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Milan?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Milan, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R9 803.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Milan?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Milan, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Milan?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Milan, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 42m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Milan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Milan. 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 Milan. Reviews last updated 24 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Milan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 859 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7,3
Good
4 205 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
948 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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 Cape Town to Milan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Milan?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Milan. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to Milan per day from 7 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Milan?

    Departing from Cape Town to Milan will take you 16h 05m. Cape Town and Milan are separated by a distance of 8901 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Milan round-trip?

    SWISS, at R7 559, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Milan.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air. SWISS is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Milan?

    Most travellers choose Cape Town Intl - Milan Malpensa, Cape Town Intl - Milan Linate or Cape Town Intl - Bergamo Orio Al Serio when deciding on the best route from Cape Town to Milan.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Milan?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Milan flights that have stopovers will stop in Addis Ababa. Frankfurt am Main is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Milan.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Milan flights?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Milan that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Milan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Milan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Milan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Milan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Milan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Milan 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 Cape Town to Milan?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Milan (average of R7 562). Flying from Cape Town to Milan in September is currently the most expensive (average of R10 449). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Milan on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Milan. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 January 2026.
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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Milan

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Milan. 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 24 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 559AverageR10 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 292AverageR12 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 135AverageR11 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 603AverageR11 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 896AverageR12 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 313AverageR12 783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 130AverageR14 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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