How long is the flight from Milan to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Milan to South Africa in 13h 20m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8182 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Milan to South Africa?

While some choose either Milan Linate - Cape Town Intl or Bergamo Orio Al Serio - Cape Town Intl, Milan Malpensa - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Milan to South Africa.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MIL to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Milan to South Africa as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Milan to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Milan to South Africa?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Milan to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milan to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	R9 167
One-way from	R5 550
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R11 700

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Milan to South Africa

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10:30-8:25

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MilanJohannesburg

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10:30-8:25

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MilanJohannesburg

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MilanJohannesburg

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MilanJohannesburg

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MilanJohannesburg

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MilanJohannesburg

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0:00-23:00

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MXP Milan Malpensa - CPT Cape Town Intl

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22:55-14:10

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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MilanJohannesburg

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0:00-23:00

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milan to South Africa?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to South Africa (average of R11 183). Flying from Milan to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 400). 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 Milan to South Africa delayed?

About 87% of weekly flights between Milan and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Milan to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Milan to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Milan to South Africa, you should look to book at least 38 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.

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How long is the flight from Milan to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Milan to South Africa in 13h 20m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8182 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Milan to South Africa?
While some choose either Milan Linate - Cape Town Intl or Bergamo Orio Al Serio - Cape Town Intl, Milan Malpensa - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Milan to South Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Milan to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Milan to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Milan to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Milan to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Milan to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milan to South Africa 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 Milan to South Africa?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to South Africa (average of R11 183). Flying from Milan to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 400). 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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How often are flights from Milan to South Africa delayed?

About 87% of weekly flights between Milan and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Milan to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Milan to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Milan to South Africa, you should look to book at least 38 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.

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