How long is the flight from South Africa to Ireland?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Ireland in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 10m. 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.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Ireland one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Ireland are Lufthansa (R5 057), Qatar Airways (R5 196), and Etihad Airways (R5 605).

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).

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.

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.

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One-way from	R5 418
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Average price	R11 108

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ireland (average of R10 773). Flying from South Africa to Ireland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 466). 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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Ireland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ireland

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines 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.

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Ireland?
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Ireland in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 10m. 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Ireland one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Ireland are Lufthansa (R5 057), Qatar Airways (R5 196), and Etihad Airways (R5 605).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ireland (average of R10 773). Flying from South Africa to Ireland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 466). 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 437	AverageR13 961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR8 379	AverageR9 918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 485	AverageR11 067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Egyptair	CheapestR9 155	AverageR10 498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
British Airways	CheapestR9 216	AverageR12 866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR9 726	AverageR12 653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR9 757	AverageR13 591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 871	AverageR11 830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 926	AverageR15 973	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 473	AverageR12 797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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