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Cheap flights from South Africa to Italy from R5 586

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — VCE
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Italy

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Italy flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 162

One-way from

R5 586

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 637
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 13/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • South Africa to Italy
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R20 753 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 175 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Italy. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 13/48:40CPT - MXP
1 stop14h 55mSWISS
Sat 26/45:50MXP - CPT
1 stop25h 20mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R9 162
Sun 23/310:10JNB - MXP
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Tue 1/414:35MXP - JNB
1 stop18h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R9 180
Fri 18/49:55JNB - FCO
1 stop32h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 29/411:10FCO - JNB
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R9 402
Tue 25/214:35JNB - FCO
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/323:00FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 494
Sun 13/48:40CPT - FCO
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/415:50FCO - CPT
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 494
Tue 20/518:05CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Mon 9/67:00FCO - CPT
1 stop26h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R9 531
Tue 25/210:10JNB - VCE
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Tue 4/319:00VCE - JNB
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R9 604
Tue 25/214:35JNB - FCO
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/321:45FCO - JNB
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 660
Fri 18/718:05CPT - LIN
1 stop24h 30mLufthansa
Mon 25/810:40LIN - CPT
1 stop22h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R9 955
Fri 18/718:05CPT - MXP
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Mon 25/86:15MXP - CPT
1 stop27h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R9 955
Mon 26/519:35JNB - FCO
1 stop13h 15mSWISS
Fri 20/620:10FCO - JNB
1 stop13h 10mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R9 973
Thu 6/313:50CPT - FCO
1 stop15h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/323:00FCO - CPT
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 047

Find flights from South Africa to Italy within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Italy 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 21 February 2025.

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South Africa

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Italy

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

8:40-23:35

1 stop14h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 26/4

5:50-7:10

1 stop25h 20m

R9 162

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

10:10-23:20

1 stop14h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 1/4

14:35-8:35

1 stop18h 00m

R9 180

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/4

9:55-18:45

1 stop32h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 29/4

11:10-8:35

1 stop21h 25m

R9 402

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

14:35-4:35

1 stop15h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 3/3

23:00-13:10

1 stop13h 10m

R9 494

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

8:40-8:50

1 stop24h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 28/4

15:50-9:30

2 stops17h 40m

R9 494

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

18:05-9:10

1 stop15h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 12/6

10:00-9:30

1 stop23h 30m

R9 531

JohannesburgRome

JNB - FCO

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

14:35-4:35

1 stop15h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 3/3

21:45-20:00

2 stops21h 15m

R9 660

Cape TownMilan

CPT - LIN

CPTLIN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/7

18:05-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

Milan Linate

Mon 25/8

10:40-9:30

1 stop22h 50m

R9 955

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/7

18:05-8:25

1 stop14h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 25/8

6:15-9:30

1 stop27h 15m

R9 955

Cape TownRome

CPT - FCO

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

13:50-4:35

1 stop15h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 13/3

23:00-13:45

1 stop13h 45m

R10 047

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Italy

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Italy

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Italy including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Italy (average of R547). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R819). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Italy. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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

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 inches 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).

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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Italy, such as Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
773 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Italy. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Italy one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 586. Users have also found prices from R7 669 and R7 724 on Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Italy?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Italy 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 South Africa to Italy?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Italy (average of R547). Flying from South Africa to Italy in August is currently the most expensive (average of R819). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Italy

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Italy. 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Austrian AirlinesCheapestR7 097AverageR12 184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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SWISSCheapestR8 032AverageR13 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 412AverageR13 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 415AverageR16 060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 408AverageR14 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 493AverageR15 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 967AverageR13 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 994AverageR14 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 158AverageR13 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 518AverageR16 051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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