R5 699+ Cheap flights to Ireland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DUB
Jul 16 — Jul 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Ireland in 2026

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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 16 June 2026.

Sat 4/79:45
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 26/79:00
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/6R10 167
Thu 9/79:45
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/99:00
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/6R10 200
Mon 22/69:45
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop22h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/99:00
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/6R10 346
Mon 13/720:55
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/78:15
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/6R10 475
Thu 9/79:45
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/109:00
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/6R10 491
Sun 26/714:05
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/715:00
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/6R10 556

Find flight deals to Ireland

Find the latest flights to Ireland in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 16 June 2026.

Return from

R10 167

One-way from

R5 699

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 224
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/7-26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Dublin
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Ireland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R284 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R110 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

13:30-15:30

2 stops28h 00m

Dublin

Thu 21/1

10:40-9:40

2 stops21h 00m

R11 268

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

13:30-9:35

2 stops46h 05m

Dublin

Mon 16/11

10:40-9:40

2 stops21h 00m

R11 366
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

19:35-7:55

1 stop14h 20m

Dublin

Thu 21/1

18:00-10:25

1 stop14h 25m

R11 446

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

13:30-15:40

2 stops27h 10m

Dublin

Thu 5/11

10:40-9:40

2 stops21h 00m

R11 592

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:45-10:15

2 stops20h 30m

Dublin

Mon 21/9

8:15-4:00

1 stop18h 45m

R12 887

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

18:00-23:05

1 stop30h 05m

Dublin

Fri 28/8

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R12 904
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

14:45-6:45

1 stop17h 00m

R5 699

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/6

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Best time to book a flight to Ireland

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Ireland

How long is the flight to Ireland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Ireland takes 17 hours 35 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Ireland?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Ireland are Etihad Airways, Egyptair and British Airways.

Rainfall in Ireland by month

Plan your trip to Ireland by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Ireland by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Ireland?

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Ireland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 16 June 2026.
The most popular places in Ireland to fly to are Dublin and Cork.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ireland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ireland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ireland. Reviews last updated 16 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,KLM, andQatar 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.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

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, Etihad Airways 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 R738, while return flights cost around R2 259.

  • How much is a return flight to Ireland?

    A return flight to Ireland will typically cost around R2 710, however they can be found for as little as R2 259.

  • 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 (17 hours 35 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. Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport is the closest property to Dublin (0,0 km away from Dublin).

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