Star Alliance members SWISS and Lufthansa are offering a deal from Italy to Johannesburg, starting at just €467. This fare doesn’t include checked luggage, but you can book with a 23 kg bag included on Lufthansa’s website for €554. Departures are available from October 2025 to March 2026.
You can fly from the following airports for less than €500:
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there you can book direct with Lufthansa or see what OTAs has to offer.
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First, you’ll take a feeder flight to Zurich, Munich, or Frankfurt, and then continue on your long-haul flight. If you fly with SWISS, the route to Johannesburg is operated by Airbus A340 aircraft, typically in a 2-4-2 configuration in economy. All seats usually come with a video screen, and you’ll often find USB power outlets. You can also fly on Lufthansa’s Boeing 747-8 (3-4-3) via Frankfurt or their Airbus A350 (3-3-3) via Munich. All the seats have a 79 cm legroom for the long haul flights.
Most European passport holders can stay in South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days.
Search & Book
This deal does not have an expiration date, but it requires a minimum stay of five days, with a maximum stay of twelve months. Departures are available from September 2025 to May 2026.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Lufthansa’s website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class K. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal, flying via Frankfurt with Lufthansa:
- 3,422 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 2,950 Miles on ITA Volare
- 2,852 Award Miles + 570 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 1,680 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
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Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal, flying via Zurich with SWISS:
- 3,214 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 3,016 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 2,866 Miles on ITA Volare
- 2,680 Award Miles + 536 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 2,680 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 2,680 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 1,680 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
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Destination
Information & Tips for Johannesburg
Johannesburg is known for its role in South Africa’s history, with key sights like the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and Soweto’s Vilakazi Street. The local currency is the South African rand (ZAR), and most places accept cards, though cash can be useful in smaller shops and markets. Prices are generally affordable compared to global standards. The city has a mild, high-altitude climate—summers (October to March) are warm with afternoon thunderstorms, while winters are dry and sunny with cool nights.
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