R6 098+ Cheap flights to Italy

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Dec 4 — Dec 111
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Italy in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Italy

Sun 8/1119:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 23/1117:00 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 3/11R7 311
Wed 9/128:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Wed 13/123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 31/10R8 856
Mon 2/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 17/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 31/10R8 873
Thu 19/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 23/116:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 30/10R8 973
Tue 10/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 16/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 3/11R8 989
Wed 11/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 18/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 31/10R9 056

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R8 856

One-way from

R6 098

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 936
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/12-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Italy
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 065 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R142 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgMilan

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MXP Milan Malpensa

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

13:45-6:55

1 stop18h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 314
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgVenice

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - VCE Venice Marco Polo

JNBVCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

19:55-9:20

1 stop14h 25m

Venice Marco Polo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 430

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/3

14:55-7:25

1 stop16h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 497

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 15/1

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

R9 371

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 3/12

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

R9 454

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/2

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 22/2

23:00-13:30

1 stop13h 30m

R10 086

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/3

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 5/3

23:00-13:30

1 stop13h 30m

R10 152

JohannesburgVenice

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - VCE Venice Marco Polo

JNBVCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

0:20-13:50

1 stop14h 30m

Venice Marco Polo

Sat 21/11

19:50-22:25

1 stop25h 35m

R10 950

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/4

23:00-21:30

1 stop22h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 6/5

23:00-13:30

1 stop14h 30m

R10 983

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/4

14:30-5:45

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 8/6

7:10-13:30

1 stop30h 20m

R10 983

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Best time to book a flight to Italy

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Italy

How long is the flight to Italy?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Italy takes 15 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Italy from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Italy?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Italy are Condor, Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in Italy by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Italy ranges from 15.0 - 111.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Italy by month

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Italy?

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Italy. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Italy?

The most popular places in Italy to fly to are Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples and Florence.

Reviews of airlines servicing Italy

Read through reviews of airlines serving Italy, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. 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.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Italy

What is good to know if travelling to Italy?

  • For a great day trip to an idyllic island setting, why not try visiting Sardinia, which is one of Italy’s most beautiful islands?
  • Shopaholics seriously need to consider visiting The Mall in Florence. Although the region is renowned for its up-market boutique stores such as Gucci and Prada, The Mall caters to bargain hunters looking to purchase designer brands at discounted prices.
  • Most ‘recommended’ travel itineraries for Italy include taking a gondola ride in Venice, but for a different spin, try taking a night ride on the #1 Vaporetto, admiring the moonlit sights of Venice as you glide past.
  • Eating pizza in a place where it was born is something you have to do in Italy, so for the sake of perfecting the art, head to Naples, where it is said the humble pizza was invented.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to Italy if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Italy on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Italy?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Italy.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy?

    Rome Ciampino is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy. One-way flights to Rome Ciampino typically cost R339, while return flights cost around R836.

  • How much is a return flight to Italy?

    A return flight to Italy will typically cost around R2 539, however they can be found for as little as R2 538.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Italy depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Italy, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Naples have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Naples can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Naples?

    Yes. Naples has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Garden House Airport is the closest property to Naples (0,0 km away from Naples).

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