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 25m.

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

Saturday 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 100% 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 124 minutes.

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

Qatar Airways, Air Algerie, and Etihad Airways 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 in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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 March 2026, there is 1 operator 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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14:30 - 6:25

FCO

JNB

15h 55m

1 stop

22:25 - 13:30

JNB

FCO

15h 05m

1 stop

R7 213Air Algerie

Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 27

14:30 - 6:25

FCO

JNB

15h 55m

1 stop

22:25 - 13:30

JNB

FCO

15h 05m

1 stop

R7 246Air Algerie

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 2

6:00 - 20:10

FCO

JNB

13h 10m

1 stop

8:20 - 21:30

JNB

FCO

13h 10m

1 stop

R8 353Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Apr 3

17:15 - 6:40

VCE

JNB

13h 25m

1 stop

8:45 - 22:30

JNB

VCE

13h 45m

1 stop

R8 923Lufthansa

Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 24

14:50 - 8:35

VCE

JNB

17h 45m

1 stop

8:45 - 22:30

JNB

VCE

13h 45m

1 stop

R9 118Lufthansa

Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 22

19:40 - 9:20

VCE

JNB

13h 40m

1 stop

8:45 - 22:30

JNB

VCE

13h 45m

1 stop

R9 379Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 24

19:40 - 9:20

VCE

JNB

13h 40m

1 stop

8:45 - 22:30

JNB

VCE

13h 45m

1 stop

R9 411Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 22

10:40 - 9:20

MXP

JNB

22h 40m

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15:20 - 9:50

JNB

MXP

18h 30m

2 stops

R10 600SWISS

Thu, Jun 18 - Fri, Jul 3

23:40 - 13:05

MXP

JNB

13h 25m

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14:30 - 5:50

JNB

MXP

15h 20m

1 stop

R10 632Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27

5:50 - 16:15

MXP

JNB

34h 25m

2 stops

15:20 - 9:50

JNB

MXP

18h 30m

2 stops

R10 763SWISS

Sat, Jun 13 - Fri, Jul 10

Air Algerie flights from Italy to South Africa

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Air Algerie

Apr 14

FCO14:30Rome Fiumicino

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB6:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 05m

1 stop

FCO13:30Rome Fiumicino

R7 213

Air Algerie

Aug 18

FCO14:30Rome Fiumicino

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB6:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 2

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 05m

1 stop

FCO13:30Rome Fiumicino

R7 246

Air Algerie

Apr 7

FCO14:30Rome Fiumicino

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB6:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 15

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 05m

1 stop

FCO13:30Rome Fiumicino

R7 278

Etihad Airways flights from Italy to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Apr 30

FCO23:00Rome Fiumicino

33h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 13

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m

1 stop

FCO18:20Rome Fiumicino

R8 434

Etihad Airways

Apr 22

FCO23:00Rome Fiumicino

33h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 29

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m

1 stop

FCO6:25Rome Fiumicino

R8 988

Etihad Airways

Apr 22

FCO23:00Rome Fiumicino

33h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 29

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m

1 stop

FCO18:20Rome Fiumicino

R9 069

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14:30-6:25

1 stop15h 55m

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22:25-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

R7 213

RomeJohannesburg

FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

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14:30-6:25

1 stop15h 55m

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Wed 2/9

22:25-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

R7 246

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FCO - JNB

FCOJNB

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 20/3

6:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

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8:20-21:30

1 stop13h 10m

R8 353

VeniceJohannesburg

VCE - JNB

VCEJNB

Venice Marco Polo

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17:15-6:40

1 stop13h 25m

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8:45-22:30

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Venice Marco Polo

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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8:45-22:30

1 stop13h 45m

R9 118

VeniceJohannesburg

VCE - JNB

VCEJNB

Venice Marco Polo

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R9 379

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Venice Marco Polo

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8:45-22:30

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R9 411

MilanJohannesburg

MXP - JNB

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Milan Malpensa

Thu 18/6

10:40-9:20

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

15:20-9:50

2 stops18h 30m

R10 600

MilanJohannesburg

MXP - JNB

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23:40-13:05

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:30-5:50

1 stop15h 20m

R10 632

MilanJohannesburg

MXP - JNB

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Milan Malpensa

Sat 13/6

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2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

15:20-9:50

2 stops18h 30m

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 613, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in April, then you should wait until May to fly from Italy, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 037.

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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 March 2026, there is 1 operator 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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SWISS	PriceFrom R10 820	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 897 reviews		Search SWISS flights

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