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R5 467+ 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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DUB
Apr 4 — Apr 111
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 5 March 2026.

Wed 11/313:45
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/37:45
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/3R9 850
Fri 17/49:50
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/49:00
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R9 948
Wed 15/49:50
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/420:35
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R9 981
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 20/620:35
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R9 998
Wed 15/49:50
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/420:35
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R10 063
Wed 1/49:50
JNB
-
DUB
1 stop34h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/420:35
DUB
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R10 113

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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 5 March 2026.

Return from

R9 948

One-way from

R5 467

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 032
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Dublin
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Ireland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R410 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R128 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-22:10

1 stop29h 00m

Dublin

Wed 22/4

17:05-10:30

1 stop16h 25m

R10 310

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:20-12:40

2 stops19h 20m

Dublin

Mon 23/3

13:25-22:05

1 stop30h 40m

R11 229

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

13:30-16:00

2 stops27h 30m

Dublin

Thu 14/5

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R11 360

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

9:50-19:05

1 stop34h 15m

Dublin

Wed 10/6

20:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

R11 492
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-9:35

1 stop16h 35m

Dublin

Wed 10/6

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R11 508

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

9:50-18:05

1 stop34h 15m

Dublin

Wed 8/4

20:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

R12 247

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

9:50-7:15

1 stop22h 25m

Dublin

Tue 20/10

9:00-8:20

1 stop22h 20m

R13 150
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

9:50-7:55

2 stops47h 05m

R5 697

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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 19 hours 5 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 most popular airlines that fly to Ireland?

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

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 776
British Airways
British Airways
From R9 729
Emirates
Emirates
From R10 704
KLM
KLM
From R9 901

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Ireland?

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

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).

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 5 March 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 5 March 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 465 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 424 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 775 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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 R1 412, while return flights cost around R2 441.

  • How much is a return flight to Ireland?

    A return flight to Ireland will typically cost around R2 492, however they can be found for as little as R2 441.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Ireland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Ireland, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 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. Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport is the closest property to Dublin (0,0 km away from Dublin).

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