What is the cheapest airline that flies from Italy to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Air Europa, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Italy to South Africa

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

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How long is the flight from Italy to South Africa?

On average, it takes 13h 10m to fly from Italy to South Africa if you fly out of Rome (the most popular airport in Italy) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Milan and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 13h 35m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from Italy to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 87% of flights between Italy and South Africa have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 83 minutes.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Italy to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Italy to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Italy to South Africa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Italy to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R5 839 Cheap Flights from Italy to South Africa in 2026/27

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10:20 - 10:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

22h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R9 449Air Europa

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 1

15:50 - 10:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

22h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R9 465Air Europa

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

18:20 - 10:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

20h 05m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R9 482Air Europa

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Dec 24

15:50 - 10:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

22h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R9 515Air Europa

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

15:50 - 10:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

22h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R9 565Air Europa

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

15:50 - 10:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

22h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R9 598Air Europa

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

10:20 - 10:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

22h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R9 648Air Europa

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Jan 12

15:50 - 10:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

20h 05m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R9 665Air Europa

Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 18

10:20 - 10:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

22h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R9 682Air Europa

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Jan 14

19:25 - 13:30MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 05m2 stops Zurich Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 5:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

15h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 698Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23

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6:00 - 20:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 164Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14

22:55 - 13:30MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 5:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

15h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 181Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 - 20:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 214Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14

6:00 - 20:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 247Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 13

6:00 - 20:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 280Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 13

6:00 - 20:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-FCO Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 297Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14

19:25 - 13:30MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 05m2 stops Zurich Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 5:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

15h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 796Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13

10:00 - 8:25MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 6:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

21h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 112Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 16

13:55 - 16:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:15 - 8:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

35h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R11 478Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13

22:55 - 13:30MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 8:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

34h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Zurich

R11 611Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

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Air Europa

Nov 30

MXP10:20Milan Malpensa

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 1

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 25m

1 stop

MXP17:20Milan Malpensa

R9 449

Air Europa

Nov 9

MXP15:50Milan Malpensa

17h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 25m

1 stop

MXP17:20Milan Malpensa

R9 465

Air Europa

Nov 18

MXP18:20Milan Malpensa

15h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 24

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

MXP15:00Milan Malpensa

R9 482

SWISS flights from Italy to South Africa

Our best SWISS deals on Italy to South Africa flight tickets

SWISS

Nov 28

VCE15:00Venice Marco Polo

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 8

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 00m

1 stop

VCE8:40Venice Marco Polo

R11 312

SWISS

Nov 27

VCE19:15Venice Marco Polo

35h 20m

1 stop

CPT7:35Cape Town Intl

Dec 10

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

VCE14:00Venice Marco Polo

R13 707

SWISS

Nov 9

MXP15:10Milan Malpensa

22h 10m

3 stops

JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB12:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 30m

2 stops

MXP22:50Milan Malpensa

R15 654

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Mon 30/11

10:20-10:40

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

19:55-17:20

1 stop22h 25m

R9 449

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MXP Milan Malpensa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Milan Malpensa

Mon 9/11

15:50-10:40

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

19:55-17:20

1 stop22h 25m

R9 465

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MXP Milan Malpensa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Milan Malpensa

Wed 18/11

18:20-10:40

1 stop15h 20m

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Thu 24/12

19:55-15:00

1 stop20h 05m

R9 482

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MXP Milan Malpensa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Milan Malpensa

Mon 9/11

15:50-10:40

1 stop17h 50m

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Tue 24/11

19:55-17:20

1 stop22h 25m

R9 515

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MXP Milan Malpensa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Milan Malpensa

Mon 9/11

15:50-10:40

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

19:55-17:20

1 stop22h 25m

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MXP Milan Malpensa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Milan Malpensa

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15:50-10:40

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

19:55-17:20

1 stop22h 25m

R9 598

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MXP Milan Malpensa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Milan Malpensa

Wed 18/11

10:20-10:40

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

19:55-17:20

1 stop22h 25m

R9 648

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MXP Milan Malpensa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MXPJNB

Milan Malpensa

Fri 22/1

15:50-10:40

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/2

19:55-15:00

1 stop20h 05m

R9 665

MilanJohannesburg

MXP Milan Malpensa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MXPJNB

Milan Malpensa

Wed 18/11

10:20-10:40

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/1

19:55-17:20

1 stop22h 25m

R9 682

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MilanJohannesburg

MXP Milan Malpensa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MXPJNB

Milan Malpensa

Wed 18/11

19:25-13:30

2 stops17h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

14:30-5:20

1 stop15h 50m

R9 698

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Italy is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 977, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in September, then you should wait until April to fly from Italy, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 193.

Can stopping save me money on Italy to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a Italy to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R5 839
Fastest flight time	13h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Italy in the past 72 hours is R5 839. The best return flight deal from Italy to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R9 449.

The fastest flight from Italy to South Africa takes 13h 10m

There are no direct flights from Italy to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Italy to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Italy to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Italy to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Italy to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Italy to South Africa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Italy to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Italy to South Africa?

Finding the right flight to South Africa from Italy is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to South Africa quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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All flight searches from Italy to South Africa on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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