How long is the flight from Italy to South Africa?

On average, it takes 13h 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 10m.

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

Egyptair is the most popular carrier operating 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Italy to South Africa?

As of October 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Italy to South Africa.

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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16:50 - 7:10MXP-JNB

13h 20m1 stop

21:45 - 15:50JNB-MXP

19h 05m1 stop

R8 426Egyptair

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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30

16:45 - 8:15MXP-JNB

14h 30m1 stop

20:45 - 10:30JNB-MXP

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Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 2

6:00 - 20:10FCO-JNB

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8:20 - 20:30JNB-FCO

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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30

7:05 - 10:00MXP-CPT

25h 55m1 stop

12:30 - 20:15CPT-MXP

32h 45m1 stop

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8:20 - 20:30JNB-FCO

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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30

22:00 - 8:20FCO-JNB

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9:50 - 18:00JNB-FCO

33h 10m1 stop

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7:10 - 6:45MXP-CPT

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12:30 - 17:50CPT-MXP

30h 20m1 stop

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10:25 - 8:20FCO-JNB

20h 55m1 stop

9:50 - 18:00JNB-FCO

33h 10m1 stop

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10:40 - 7:30MXP-CPT

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9:00 - 14:20CPT-MXP

30h 20m1 stop

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20:15 - 22:05FCO-CPT

24h 50m1 stop

9:00 - 8:40CPT-FCO

24h 40m1 stop

R10 674SWISS

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Ethiopian Air flights from Italy to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 23

FCO6:00Rome Fiumicino

13h 10m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 30

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m

1 stop

FCO20:30Rome Fiumicino

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 19

FCO7:10Rome Fiumicino

13h 00m

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JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 1

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m

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FCO20:30Rome Fiumicino

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 17

FCO7:10Rome Fiumicino

13h 00m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 31

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m

1 stop

FCO20:30Rome Fiumicino

R8 872

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Etihad Airways

Nov 4

FCO22:00Rome Fiumicino

33h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 10

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m

1 stop

FCO18:00Rome Fiumicino

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Nov 5

FCO10:25Rome Fiumicino

20h 55m

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JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 10

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m

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FCO18:00Rome Fiumicino

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Nov 5

FCO10:25Rome Fiumicino

20h 55m

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JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 12

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 50m

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FCO5:40Rome Fiumicino

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Sun 23/11

16:50-7:10

1 stop13h 20m

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21:45-15:50

1 stop19h 05m

R8 426

MilanJohannesburg

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MXPJNB

Milan Malpensa

Mon 17/11

16:45-8:15

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

20:45-10:30

1 stop14h 45m

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RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 23/11

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

R8 787

MilanCape Town

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MXPCPT

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7:05-10:00

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12:30-20:15

1 stop32h 45m

R8 890

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 23/11

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

8:20-20:30

1 stop13h 10m

R9 164

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FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 4/11

22:00-8:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-18:00

1 stop33h 10m

R9 507

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

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7:10-6:45

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

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12:30-17:50

1 stop30h 20m

R9 593

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FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

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10:25-8:20

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9:50-18:00

1 stop33h 10m

R9 610

MilanCape Town

MXP - CPT

MXPCPT

Milan Malpensa

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10:40-7:30

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

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9:00-14:20

1 stop30h 20m

R10 640

RomeCape Town

FCO - CPT

FCOCPT

Rome Fiumicino

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20:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

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9:00-8:40

1 stop24h 40m

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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 R8 992, 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 May to fly from Italy, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 319.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Italy. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R11 906. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Italy to South Africa on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around R14 712. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Italy in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R13 349 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around R13 716.

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You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Italy to South Africa flight.

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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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Italy to South Africa?
As of October 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Italy to South Africa.
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.

Best airlines flying from Italy to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 051	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 873 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R11 404	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 766 reviews		Search SWISS flights

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