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

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy?

Rome Fiumicino is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy. One-way flights to Rome Fiumicino typically cost R407, while return flights cost around R664.

How much is a return flight to Italy?

A return flight to Italy will typically cost around R144, however they can be found for as little as R144.

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. Myatotal confort house is the closest property to Naples (0,0 km away from Naples).

R14 269+ Flights to Italy

Flights to Italy in 2025

Return from	R9 933
One-way from	R6 139
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 488

Etihad Airways
12/5-16/5
2 total stops
54h 05m total
Johannesburg to Rome

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14/5
1 total stop
24h 30m total
Johannesburg to Italy

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Mon 12/59:50JNB - FCO

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1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways

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Fri 6/69:50JNB - FCO

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air

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1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/4R10 410

Sun 1/69:50JNB - MXP

1 stop32h 50mEtihad Airways

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1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/4R10 696

Tue 27/514:30JNB - MXP

1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air

Tue 3/623:40MXP - JNB

1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/4R10 753

Tue 27/519:35JNB - NAP

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/66:40NAP - JNB

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R11 382

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1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways

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1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops22h 05mBrussels Airlines

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2 stops22h 25mBrussels Airlines

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Tue 27/523:15JNB - LIN

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Mon 14/419:35JNB - MXP

1 stop28h 00mSWISS

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Wed 16/419:00JNB - LIN

2 stops23h 00mBrussels Airlines

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9:50-6:25

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11:10-8:20

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JNBFCO

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14:30-5:45

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Rome Fiumicino

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9:50-18:40

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22:50-8:20

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JohannesburgMilan

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JNBMXP

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14:30-5:50

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23:40-13:05

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R10 753

JohannesburgNaples

JNB - NAP

JNBNAP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

19:35-8:45

1 stop13h 10m

Naples

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6:40-8:35

1 stop25h 55m

R11 382

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

17:00-16:00

2 stops23h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 27/4

6:30-15:50

2 stops33h 20m

R11 420

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

19:00-17:05

2 stops22h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 19/6

10:10-8:35

2 stops22h 25m

R11 668

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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20:25-14:15

1 stop17h 50m

Milan Malpensa

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16:15-16:10

1 stop23h 55m

R12 012

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - LIN

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:15-22:50

1 stop23h 35m

Milan Linate

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6:40-21:20

1 stop14h 40m

R12 050

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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 18 hours 14 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Italy?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Italy should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Italy?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Italy are Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and SWISS.

Qatar Airways

From R576

Lufthansa

From R453

SWISS

From R438

Emirates

From R580

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Italy?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Italy are Austrian Airlines, SWISS 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).

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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines to Italy have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 321 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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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.

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

774 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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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.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 433 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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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.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 575 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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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, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Italy.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy?
Rome Fiumicino is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy. One-way flights to Rome Fiumicino typically cost R407, while return flights cost around R664.
How much is a return flight to Italy?
A return flight to Italy will typically cost around R144, however they can be found for as little as R144.
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. Myatotal confort house is the closest property to Naples (0,0 km away from Naples).

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Rainfall in Italy by month

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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 13 April 2025.

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 13 April 2025.

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines to Italy have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Italy

What is good to know if travelling to Italy?

Can I find cheaper flights to Italy if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Italy?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy?

How much is a return flight to Italy?

Where does the fastest flight to Italy depart from?

Does Naples have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Naples?

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