How long is the flight from South Africa to Ireland?

Etihad Airways, British Airways, and SWISS can get you from South Africa to Ireland in just under 22h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 20m. The distance from South Africa to Ireland is about 9445 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ireland ranges from 49.0 - 79.0 inches 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.

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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Ireland?

Find a great deal and save up to 28% by booking at least 42 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from South Africa to Ireland within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R11 930.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Ireland?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Ireland. Flights to Ireland from South Africa in February are about R11 978 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R7 398.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Ireland that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Ireland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Ireland?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Ireland.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Ireland?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Ireland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R6 148+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Ireland

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Round-trip from	R11 045
One-way from	R6 148
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 601

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10/10-15/10
2 total stops
44h 35m total
South Africa to Ireland

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34h 35m total
South Africa to Ireland

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Ireland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Fri 10/109:50JNB - DUB

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1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways

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1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines

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Fri 3/1020:40JNB - DUB

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Mon 6/107:30DUB - JNB

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Deal found 13/9R11 201

Tue 28/1010:10JNB - DUB

2 stops26h 50mLufthansa

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1 stop35h 10mLufthansa

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Tue 28/1023:59JNB - DUB

1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1116:45DUB - JNB

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1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 392

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1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

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Deal found 12/9R11 670

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Mon 27/1012:00CPT - DUB

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Deal found 12/9R11 983

Wed 24/1222:00JNB - DUB

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Wed 31/128:45DUB - JNB

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Deal found 12/9R12 069

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1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R11 601

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Deal found 11/9R13 928

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Thu 18/923:15JNB - DUB

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1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R12 260

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Mon 27/1011:10JNB - DUB

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1118:35DUB - JNB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 28/1010:10JNB - DUB

2 stops26h 50mLufthansa

Tue 4/1117:55DUB - JNB

1 stop35h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 13/9R11 271

Tue 28/1023:59JNB - DUB

1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1116:45DUB - JNB

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R11 305

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Tue 25/119:50JNB - DUB

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R6 148

Tue 25/119:50JNB - DUB

1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R6 252

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1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9R6 530

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Deal found 12/9R7 137

Sun 23/1112:35CPT - DUB

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9R7 224

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1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R7 502

Fri 21/1113:40CPT - DUB

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R7 693

Wed 22/1013:00CPT - DUB

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R7 763

Tue 23/129:50JNB - DUB

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R7 902

Tue 23/129:50JNB - DUB

1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R8 023

Sun 23/1120:40CPT - DUB

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R8 127

Sun 16/111:35JNB - DUB

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R8 700

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12:00-10:15

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20:35-6:45

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Cape TownDublin

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CPTDUB

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18:25-14:00

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6:00-5:50

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Cape TownDublin

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CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

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8:00-21:15

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Dublin

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16:45-17:20

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R11 670

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

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9:50-6:25

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8:10-8:20

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R11 983

JohannesburgDublin

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9:50-6:25

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8:10-8:20

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R11 983

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

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Wed 24/12

22:00-7:55

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Dublin

Wed 31/12

8:45-10:25

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R12 069

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

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22:00-14:20

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6:40-10:25

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R12 069

Cape TownDublin

CPT - DUB

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

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23:10-19:05

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10:00-12:05

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R12 226

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

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11:40-8:30

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17:55-7:05

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Ireland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ireland (average of R601). Flying from South Africa to Ireland in June is currently the most expensive (average of R771). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IE?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Ireland as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ireland

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways from South Africa 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

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

Emirates

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3 334 reviews

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10,0

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 730 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 409 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Ireland?
Etihad Airways, British Airways, and SWISS can get you from South Africa to Ireland in just under 22h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 20m. The distance from South Africa to Ireland is about 9445 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Ireland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Ireland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Ireland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Ireland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Ireland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Ireland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Ireland?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ireland (average of R601). Flying from South Africa to Ireland in June is currently the most expensive (average of R771). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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SWISS	CheapestR7 358	AverageR11 473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 128	AverageR13 174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 185	AverageR10 572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR9 357	AverageR14 163	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Egyptair	CheapestR9 954	AverageR11 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Air France	CheapestR10 148	AverageR14 953	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 326	AverageR14 223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 776	AverageR12 108	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 795	AverageR15 717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 929	AverageR13 607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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