Cheap flights to Dublin

Most popular in	January	High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	R9122	Price for this month
Cheapest price	R7090	From Cape Town to Dublin

Cheapest prices for Dublin flights by month

January

R10784

February

R8610

March

R9121

April

R10215

May

R8880

June

R10542

July

R10400

August

R10727

September

R9420

October

R8652

November

R9093

December

R10031

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Dublin is currently February; with January being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

When is the best time to fly to Dublin?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

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Base

Price	7850 - 12685 ZAR
Temperature	47.3 - 67.1 °F
Rainfall	50.6 - 85 mm

Peak season:

Cheap flights to Dublin can be found year round, but the school and summer holidays are generally the busiest, with St Patrick’s Day creating a peak on the 17th of March. It can be incredibly hard to find cheap flights to Dublin around St Paddy’s Day as well as during the months of July and August. If you’re a traveler who enjoys thinner crowds and cheaper flight prices, aim to fly to Dublin in May, June, or September, which is when the weather and the flight prices are milder.

Off season:

Mid-November through mid-March is generally when flight prices to Dublin are at their cheapest, but this does not apply to Christmas or New Years. Although you may be able to find the cheapest flights on offer during these months, you may also find that a lot of attractions and restaurants close for the seasonal holidays. Spring time is another great season for booking cheap flights to Dublin, and the good news is that most restaurants and attractions remain open until mid-November, making it a great time to fly to Dublin and enjoy discounted rates.

When is the best time to book flights to Dublin?

Generally speaking, the best time to book a flight to Dublin (and secure the cheapest flights) would be between the months of October and November. Keep in mind that you’ll have to make your bookings well in advance if you plan on visiting Dublin during the summer months or the Christmas season. For an authentic St Patrick’s Day experience in Dublin, flights should be booked as far in advance as possible, not forgetting about those important reservations that have to be made for accommodation.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Dublin?

At the moment, Wednesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Dublin. Friday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Flights at midday are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Dublin. Flights in the afternoon are usually the most expensive.

Vibrancy, entertaining nightlife, jaw-dropping attractions, and those oh-so-lovable accents… Dublin seems to have it all. The fact that it’s famed as a city that is always in a good mood, and that it’s a hub for cheap flights just makes it seem that much more attractive. Dublin has an abundance of cultural and literary history on display, and paired with a great deal of Irish dancing and the friendly, inquisitive bunch of locals; you’re set for experiencing the trip of your life when you book a cheap flight to Dublin!

How long is the flight to Dublin?

Johannesburg to Dublin          13 hours, 45 minutes
Durban to Dublin                    16 hours
Cape Town to Dublin             14 hours, 45 minutes

Which airlines operate flights to Dublin?

Iberia, Kiwi International Airlines, British Airways, Air France, and Ethiopian Airlines are but 5 of the major airlines operating cheap flights between South Africa and Dublin. British Airways tend to be the cheapest in terms of flight prices to and from Dublin, although an airline like Air France may be able to provide you with more on-board comfort during your flight. Depending on whether comfort or budget is essential to you, you should compare airlines and the benefits they offer before deciding to book your cheap flights to Dublin with a specific carrier.

How do you get from the airport to the city center?

Since it is located a mere 10 kilometers from the airport, getting to the Dublin city center is relatively easy and affordable as well. A number of buses regularly depart from the airport, making it a convenient way to shuttle between the airport and the city center. You can also make use of one of the taxis parked outside of the arrival terminals. Taxis are readily available and shouldn’t be very expensive to use.