Can I find cheaper flights to Ireland if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ireland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Ireland?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ireland.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland?

Dublin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland. One-way flights to Dublin typically cost R718, while return flights cost around R2 538.

How much is a return flight to Ireland?

A return flight to Ireland will typically cost around R2 590, however they can be found for as little as R2 538.

Where does the fastest flight to Ireland depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Ireland, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 50 minutes).

Does Dublin have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Dublin can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Dublin?

Yes. Dublin has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Campervan Ireland Rentals is the closest property to Dublin (0,0 km away from Dublin).

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Flights to Ireland in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Ireland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Ireland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Wed 3/1221:45JNB - DUB

1 stop16h 35mEgyptair

Tue 9/1213:20DUB - JNB

1 stop15h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 2/12R11 008

Wed 3/1219:20JNB - DUB

2 stops19h 20mKLM

Tue 9/125:55DUB - JNB

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Deal found 2/12R11 623

Thu 4/1219:20JNB - DUB

2 stops19h 20mKLM

Wed 10/125:55DUB - JNB

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Deal found 3/12R12 152

Wed 10/1219:35JNB - DUB

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/112:05DUB - JNB

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R12 613

Thu 4/1210:10JNB - DUB

2 stops27h 00mLufthansa

Wed 10/1211:45DUB - JNB

2 stops17h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 3/12R12 766

Mon 8/1223:50JNB - DUB

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/126:40DUB - JNB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R13 227

Best flights to Ireland
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Ireland that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

Fri 16/112:45JNB - DUB

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 30/17:45DUB - JNB

1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R10 599

Tue 27/119:45JNB - DUB

1 stop22h 40mLufthansa

Sat 31/19:15DUB - JNB

1 stop22h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 1/12R10 735

Mon 26/114:30JNB - DUB

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/211:30DUB - JNB

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R11 316

Sun 18/123:59JNB - DUB

1 stop24h 11mKLM

Sun 25/113:25DUB - JNB

2 stops20h 45mKLM

Deal found 4/12R11 606

Tue 27/119:35JNB - DUB

1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 31/120:40DUB - JNB

1 stop35h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 2/12R11 828

Sun 18/111:40JNB - DUB

3 stops26h 50mSWISS

Sun 25/118:35DUB - JNB

1 stop13h 55mSWISS

Deal found 4/12R12 886

Sun 25/110:10JNB - DUB

1 stop25h 55mLufthansa

Tue 10/217:55DUB - JNB

1 stop35h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 2/12R10 821

Mon 26/119:45JNB - DUB

1 stop14h 40mLufthansa

Tue 10/217:10DUB - JNB

2 stops35h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 2/12R10 974

Fri 20/214:30JNB - DUB

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/217:20DUB - JNB

2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12R12 391

Tue 27/112:45JNB - DUB

2 stops23h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 31/121:20DUB - JNB

1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R12 698

Fri 1/58:45JNB - DUB

2 stops24h 15mLufthansa

Sat 16/58:45DUB - JNB

1 stop22h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 3/12R11 742

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Discover last-minute flight deals to Ireland. Data last updated 4 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 16/112:45JNB - DUB

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 30/17:45DUB - JNB

1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R10 599

Sat 17/119:10JNB - DUB

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sat 24/116:50DUB - JNB

1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/12R11 520

Sun 18/123:59JNB - DUB

1 stop24h 11mKLM

Sun 25/117:15DUB - JNB

1 stop26h 50mKLM

Deal found 4/12R11 059

Sun 25/110:10JNB - DUB

1 stop25h 55mLufthansa

Tue 10/217:55DUB - JNB

1 stop35h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 2/12R10 821

Mon 26/119:45JNB - DUB

1 stop14h 40mLufthansa

Tue 10/217:10DUB - JNB

2 stops35h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 2/12R10 974

Mon 26/114:30JNB - DUB

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/211:30DUB - JNB

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R11 316

Tue 27/119:45JNB - DUB

1 stop22h 40mLufthansa

Sat 31/19:15DUB - JNB

1 stop22h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 1/12R10 735

Sat 31/122:00JNB - DUB

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/214:15DUB - JNB

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12R10 906

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Return from	R10 599
One-way from	R5 820
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 483

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56h 00m total
Johannesburg to Dublin

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Johannesburg to Ireland

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JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

12:45-19:50

1 stop33h 05m

Dublin

Fri 30/1

7:45-8:40

1 stop22h 55m

R10 599

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:45-16:25

1 stop22h 40m

Dublin

Sat 31/1

9:15-9:30

1 stop22h 15m

R10 735

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

10:10-10:05

1 stop25h 55m

Dublin

Tue 10/2

17:55-7:05

1 stop35h 10m

R10 821

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:45-8:25

1 stop14h 40m

Dublin

Tue 10/2

17:10-7:05

2 stops35h 55m

R10 974

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

14:30-10:45

2 stops22h 15m

Dublin

Tue 10/2

11:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R11 316

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

Dublin

Sun 25/1

13:25-12:10

2 stops20h 45m

R11 606

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

8:45-8:00

2 stops24h 15m

Dublin

Sat 16/5

8:45-8:35

1 stop22h 50m

R11 742

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:35-7:55

1 stop14h 20m

Dublin

Sat 31/1

20:40-10:25

1 stop35h 45m

R11 828

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

14:30-11:10

2 stops22h 40m

Dublin

Fri 27/2

17:20-13:05

2 stops17h 45m

R12 391

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

12:45-10:15

2 stops23h 30m

Dublin

Sat 31/1

21:20-15:35

1 stop16h 15m

R12 698

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How long is the flight to Ireland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Ireland takes 14 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Ireland from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Ireland?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Ireland should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Ireland?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Ireland are British Airways, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Ireland?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Ireland are SWISS, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Ireland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ireland ranges from 49.0 - 79.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Ireland when rainfall is around 49.0 mm.

Temperature in Ireland by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ireland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Ireland?

The most popular places in Ireland to fly to are Dublin and Cork.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ireland

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Ireland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 678 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 329 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 612 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 562 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQs about flying to Ireland

Can I find cheaper flights to Ireland if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ireland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Ireland?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ireland.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland?
Dublin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland. One-way flights to Dublin typically cost R718, while return flights cost around R2 538.
How much is a return flight to Ireland?
A return flight to Ireland will typically cost around R2 590, however they can be found for as little as R2 538.
Where does the fastest flight to Ireland depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Ireland, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 50 minutes).
Does Dublin have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Dublin can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Dublin?
Yes. Dublin has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Campervan Ireland Rentals is the closest property to Dublin (0,0 km away from Dublin).

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Temperature in Ireland by month

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What are the most popular places to fly to in Ireland?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Ireland in the last few years. This data was updated on 4 December 2025.

The most popular places in Ireland to fly to are Dublin and Cork.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ireland

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Ireland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Ireland

Can I find cheaper flights to Ireland if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Ireland?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland?

How much is a return flight to Ireland?

Where does the fastest flight to Ireland depart from?

Does Dublin have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Dublin?

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