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R5 935+ Cheap flights to Italy

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Aug 16 — Aug 231
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Italy in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Italy. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 July 2026.

Sun 19/718:35
JNB
-
VCE
1 stop21h 10m
Condor
Mon 3/816:45
VCE
-
JNB
1 stop14h 45m
Condor
Deal found 16/7R9 019
Fri 17/718:35
JNB
-
VCE
1 stop26h 10m
Condor
Tue 18/816:45
VCE
-
JNB
1 stop14h 45m
Condor
Deal found 16/7R9 612
Mon 26/1013:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/1118:55
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops37h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/7R9 629
Tue 20/1013:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 27/1011:05
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7R9 711
Wed 29/713:30
JNB
-
MXP
2 stops23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 25/810:45
MXP
-
JNB
2 stops22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/7R9 975
Wed 23/1213:30
JNB
-
FCO
2 stops25h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/16:40
FCO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7R9 991

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Italy on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 17 July 2026
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Find the latest flights to Italy in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 July 2026.

Return from

R9 991

One-way from

R5 935

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 151
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/12-6/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Rome
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 064 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R127 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

9:45-6:25

1 stop20h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 26/8

11:35-8:20

1 stop20h 45m

R10 123

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

9:45-6:25

1 stop20h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 10/8

23:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

R10 189

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

13:30-8:45

2 stops43h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 7/9

10:45-9:40

2 stops22h 55m

R10 552

JohannesburgTurin

JNB - TRN

JNBTRN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

13:30-10:10

2 stops45h 40m

Turin Citta Di Torino

Wed 2/12

18:20-9:40

2 stops38h 20m

R10 667

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

17:55-23:45

1 stop29h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 30/10

11:05-9:40

2 stops21h 35m

R10 882

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

17:55-23:45

1 stop29h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 19/10

19:45-9:40

2 stops37h 55m

R11 129

JohannesburgVenice

JNB - VCE

JNBVCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

13:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

Venice Marco Polo

Sat 22/8

14:05-9:40

2 stops19h 35m

R11 211

JohannesburgNaples

JNB - NAP

JNBNAP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

23:15-19:50

1 stop20h 35m

Naples

Thu 20/8

20:40-21:20

1 stop24h 40m

R11 228

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 10/11

21:50-8:20

1 stop33h 30m

R11 360

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

9:45-18:50

1 stop33h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 27/8

22:55-8:15

1 stop33h 20m

R11 508

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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 19 hours 22 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 most popular airlines that fly to Italy?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Italy are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 743
Emirates
Emirates
From R10 026
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 919
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R9 137

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Italy?

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

Rainfall in Italy by month

Plan your trip to Italy by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Italy by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 77 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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Italy in the last few years. This data was updated on 17 July 2026.
The most popular places in Italy to fly to are Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples and Florence.

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 17 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Italy, such as Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways. 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
3 629 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 479 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 012 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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, Condor is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Italy.

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

    Venice Marco Polo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy. One-way flights to Venice Marco Polo typically cost R385, while return flights cost around R671.

  • 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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