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Cheap Flights to Italy

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Rome
Rome1 stopR9 015
Milan
Milan1 stopR9 615
Naples
Naples1 stopR10 763
Florence
Florence1 stopR9 649
Olbia
Olbia2 stopsR15 819
Trieste
Trieste2 stopsR16 248
Turin
Turin1 stopR10 129
Verona
Verona2 stopsR10 918
Rome
Rome1 stopR9 015
Milan
Milan1 stopR9 615
Naples
Naples1 stopR10 763
Florence
Florence1 stopR9 649
Olbia
Olbia2 stopsR15 819
Trieste
Trieste2 stopsR16 248
Turin
Turin1 stopR10 129
Verona
Verona2 stopsR10 918

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Italy that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Italy

Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 23:00JNB-FCO
13h 50m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
14:20 - 7:05FCO-JNB
15h 45m1 stop
R9 015Lufthansa
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 23:00JNB-FCO
13h 50m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
12:20 - 7:05FCO-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
R9 152Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:20JNB-MXP
15h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:55 - 13:05MXP-JNB
13h 10m1 stop
R9 615Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:20JNB-MXP
15h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:55 - 20:10MXP-JNB
20h 15m1 stop
R9 804Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 10
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 13:30JNB-FCO
18h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 - 15:35FCO-JNB
29h 40m1 stop
R10 523Qatar Airways
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Sun, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 21
SWISS Logo
9:30 - 8:40CPT-FCO
24h 10m2 stops
SWISS Logo
21:50 - 7:30FCO-CPT
32h 40m2 stops
R11 003SWISS
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Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Mar 18
SWISS Logo
15:55 - 14:20CPT-MXP
23h 25m2 stops
SWISS Logo
19:00 - 14:35MXP-CPT
18h 35m2 stops
R11 415SWISS
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Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 28
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 13:10JNB-MXP
19h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:25 - 5:35MXP-JNB
18h 10m1 stop
R11 895Emirates
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Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 7
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 9:00CPT-MXP
19h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 11:35MXP-CPT
37h 15m1 stop
R12 289Emirates
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Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 11:05JNB-FCO
22h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 - 8:40FCO-JNB
22h 45m1 stop
R14 106Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Italy

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Italy to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Italy?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Italy, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to Italy is November, when tickets cost R12 100 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R20 224 and R16 454 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Italy?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Italy, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from South Africa to Italy, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR4 542
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Italy flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Italy?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to Italy.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to Italy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Italy is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Italy?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Italy with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to Italy?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to Italy up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Italy?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Italy is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R12 545. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R14 125 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Italy?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Italy is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R11 033 on average. Morning departures are around 6% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Italy is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R11 994.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Italy

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Italy flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Italy

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Italy? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3394 reviews
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

8,0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

At boarding, the locations where we had to have our passports checked prior to boarding were very unclear. Occasional staff wandered around telling people, but in busy area of the terminal this was not obvious. It was also located well after the check in desk in terms of walking to the gate. The Premium Economy service was attentive and warm. The only big draw back was lack of restrooms, and no division or even curtain between PE and Economy.

We had seats between the bathroom and a screaming baby, and did not have enough room to lay my head down on the tray table. Not ideal.

Everything was smooth and great. I didnt like that they talk so much on the interphone during the flight.

Well it was a 2h delay flight so that said it all. With very little if any information. Boarding took for ever with long waits at the terminal and then in the finger. To top it off and increase the delay we had to take a bus in Zurich. A trip to forget

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

Delay more than hour created pressure to catch the connecting flight

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

All the flight to USA were arranged to E terminal whereas from Dubrovnik arriving on Zurich is on A80, have to walk all the way from A to E, even need transfer bus , for short transfer time like in an hour, we have to work fast, as soon as arrived at E, it is about time to boarding, pretty tight schedule, I hope Zurich airport can make some rearrangement so that transfer people do not have to walk long way. For short transfer time people, such as 50 min, this is even impossible if still like this.

Swiss airline do not allow online check-in before 24 hrs, this is very inconvenient to us. I tried many ways such as booking code(6 numbers) or 13 booking numbers , neither of them work, Lufthansa is better which allow us to check in even before 30 hrs, so we can assign our seats( not many people want spend extra money to assign seats on top of airfare which is already spent.)

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

Be aware that your carry on is no longer a carryon. They go by the weight not just the size. Because we were forced to check them we missed our connection. Waiting over half hour at the luggage carrosol. Also, this added inconvenience happened because they "kayak" changed our itinerary knowing our connection was almost impossible, they wouldn't make different flights. Will never book the flight through KAYAK. USE the carrier for direct.

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

The plane was late to Frankfurt and I almost missed my connection and my checkt in bag didn’t catch the second flight! Poor

The crew was caring and attentive in making my flight comfortable as I was travelling with an injury.

Boarding and flight update was fantastic as I experienced about a 10-15 delayed for both flights. The food served onboard was great; the service of the flight attendants was excellent.

This is one of the best flights i had. Good boarding, good seats , good food, and nuce stuff and clean toilets I took the Tourist upgrade and indianischer food , the best.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Complete mess. Our reservation was mistakenly cancelled. After almost missing the connection and walking all over the Munich airport, the Service desk got involved and we were run to our flight. Not all 4 of us in Business and not seated together as originally booked. This was the worst treatment I have ever had. And I travel a lot. 1K million miler.

The aircraft was old, there was no charging sockets, and the seats were narrow and uncomfortable even though I had exit row premium seats.

I have flown with many airlines. My first time was several years ago. Now I remember why I avoided them for so long. Lufthanza is the only airline who has ever raised a size/weight issue with my modest standard size carry on. I had to repack three times to meet their carry-on weight criteria. (Apparently the rules of physics apply differently on Lufthansa flight than on other airlines.) In the meantime their staff was quite rude, repeating meaningless phrases like "Rules are Rules." And ignoring the additional fact that weight is also weight, whether it is in found in your carry on or in your suitcase. They eventually acknowledged that customer service and satisfaction is, for them, a low priority. Never choosing Lufthansa again.

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