How long does it take to fly to Milan?

The flight from South Africa to Milan depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to Milan Malpensa Airport (the most popular airport in Milan), then the flight time is 14h 20m on average. If you fly from Durban (another popular airport in South Africa) to Milan Malpensa Airport, then the average flight time is 19h 30m.

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

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Condor are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Milan

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Milan 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.

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

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

How often are flights from South Africa to Milan delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between South Africa and Milan have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 53 minutes.

Which airlines fly to Milan?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Milan from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Milan. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Milan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Milan?

As of August 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Milan.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Milan.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Milan?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Milan may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Milan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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17:45 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MXP Milan Malpensa

17h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

16:50 - 7:25MXP Milan Malpensa-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R8 595Condor

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

17:45 - 21:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MXP Milan Malpensa

27h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

16:50 - 7:25MXP Milan Malpensa-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R8 595Condor

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6

15:45 - 13:30DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-MXP Milan Malpensa

22h 45m1 stop Istanbul

14:35 - 13:45MXP Milan Malpensa-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

22h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R10 101Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 29

22:50 - 1:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

26h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Athens Eleftherios V.

7:15 - 13:30MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 15m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Addis Ababa Bole

R10 683Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

17:20 - 21:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MXP Milan Malpensa

29h 30m1 stop Istanbul

6:55 - 23:00MXP Milan Malpensa-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R10 716Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 14

17:45 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BGY Bergamo Orio Al Serio

19h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl

7:40 - 7:25BGY Bergamo Orio Al Serio-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 45m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main

R11 007Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6

14:05 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

24h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:40 - 4:00MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 185Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

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

21h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 8:20MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 201Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

14:05 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

24h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:00 - 9:10MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 218Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11

19:55 - 9:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIN Milan Linate

14h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:35 - 9:55LIN Milan Linate-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R11 218Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22

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9:45 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

34h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

22:55 - 8:15MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 836Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

13:30 - 13:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

23h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

10:45 - 9:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R13 209Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

13:30 - 13:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

23h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

10:45 - 9:40MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R13 694Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

9:45 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MXP Milan Malpensa

34h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

22:55 - 8:15MXP Milan Malpensa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 471Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

10:05 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BGY Bergamo Orio Al Serio

26h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 10:15BGY Bergamo Orio Al Serio-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 811Emirates

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

10:05 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BGY Bergamo Orio Al Serio

26h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 10:15BGY Bergamo Orio Al Serio-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 798Emirates

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

1:15 - 21:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIN Milan Linate

20h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:05 - 10:55LIN Milan Linate-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R16 316Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27

1:15 - 21:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIN Milan Linate

20h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:05 - 10:55LIN Milan Linate-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R16 333Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27

19:10 - 14:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-MXP Milan Malpensa

19h 05m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

16:15 - 10:35MXP Milan Malpensa-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

18h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R18 664Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

13:15 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MXP Milan Malpensa

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:40 - 10:15MXP Milan Malpensa-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 039Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 18

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20m

1 stop

MXP5:50Milan Malpensa

Sept 25

MXP23:40Milan Malpensa

13h 50m

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 606

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Sept 28

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20m

1 stop

MXP5:50Milan Malpensa

Oct 5

MXP23:40Milan Malpensa

20h 30m

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JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 622

Ethiopian Air

Sept 10

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20m

1 stop

MXP5:50Milan Malpensa

Sept 17

MXP23:40Milan Malpensa

13h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 687

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Sept 20

CPT17:45Cape Town Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MXP21:20Milan Malpensa

Oct 6

MXP16:50Milan Malpensa

14h 35m

1 stop

CPT7:25Cape Town Intl

R8 595

Condor

Sept 20

CPT17:45Cape Town Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

MXP11:00Milan Malpensa

Oct 6

MXP16:50Milan Malpensa

14h 35m

1 stop

CPT7:25Cape Town Intl

R8 611

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Oct 6

CPT17:45Cape Town Intl

29h 15m

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Oct 13

MXP7:00Milan Malpensa

24h 25m

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Mon 21/9

17:45-11:00

1 stop17h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 6/10

16:50-7:25

1 stop14h 35m

R8 595

Cape TownMilan

CPT Cape Town Intl - MXP Milan Malpensa

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

17:45-21:20

1 stop27h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 6/10

16:50-7:25

1 stop14h 35m

R8 595

DurbanMilan

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MXP Milan Malpensa

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Mon 23/11

15:45-13:30

1 stop22h 45m

Milan Malpensa

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14:35-13:45

1 stop22h 10m

R10 101

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MXP Milan Malpensa

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Mon 28/9

22:50-1:05

2 stops26h 15m

Milan Malpensa

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2 stops30h 15m

R10 683

Cape TownMilan

CPT Cape Town Intl - MXP Milan Malpensa

CPTMXP

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Thu 5/11

17:20-21:50

1 stop29h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 14/11

6:55-23:00

1 stop15h 05m

R10 716

Cape TownBergamo

CPT Cape Town Intl - BGY Bergamo Orio Al Serio

CPTBGY

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Sun 20/9

17:45-13:30

2 stops19h 45m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Tue 6/10

7:40-7:25

2 stops23h 45m

R11 007

JohannesburgMilan

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MXP Milan Malpensa

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

14:05-14:15

1 stop24h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 16/10

9:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

R11 185

JohannesburgMilan

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MXP Milan Malpensa

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 29/11

21:50-8:20

1 stop33h 30m

R11 201

JohannesburgMilan

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MXP Milan Malpensa

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

14:05-14:15

1 stop24h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 11/10

23:00-9:10

1 stop34h 10m

R11 218

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JohannesburgMilan

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIN Milan Linate

JNBLIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

19:55-9:00

1 stop14h 05m

Milan Linate

Sun 22/11

19:35-9:55

1 stop13h 20m

R11 218

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Milan?

The cheapest month to fly to Milan from South Africa is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 955, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Milan during the month of November, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R10 878.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Milan?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Milan from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Milan for around R11 547 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Milan from South Africa for as low as R10 360 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Milan from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R5 358. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Milan found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 595.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Milan takes 14h 20m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Milan?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Milan are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Milan?
As of August 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Milan.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Milan?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Milan.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Milan?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Milan may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Milan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Condor	PriceFrom R7 828	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 555 reviews	Search Condor flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R8 507	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 196 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 630	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 504 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 840	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 029 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R8 904	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 036 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom R8 941	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 647 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 013	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 472 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R9 247	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 448 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R9 327	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 173 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 280	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 738 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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