Cheap flights from South Africa to Ireland from R5 705

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DUB
Nov 19 — Nov 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Ireland
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 20 October 2025.

Mon 3/119:50JNB - DUB
1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 12/128:10DUB - JNB
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/10R10 113
Tue 2/1222:00JNB - DUB
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1210:00DUB - JNB
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10R10 442
Sat 22/1119:35JNB - DUB
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 28/115:30DUB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/10R10 511
Mon 27/1019:35JNB - DUB
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 3/1115:10DUB - JNB
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/10R10 684
Tue 2/129:50JNB - DUB
1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/128:10DUB - JNB
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/10R10 701
Thu 23/1013:55JNB - DUB
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 30/1014:05DUB - JNB
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/10R10 753
Mon 10/119:50JNB - DUB
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/115:00DUB - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10R10 788
Thu 23/1018:50JNB - DUB
1 stop21h 10mAir France
Sat 22/118:45DUB - JNB
1 stop25h 25mAir France
Deal found 18/10R10 891
Thu 30/1019:35JNB - DUB
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1115:10DUB - JNB
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/10R10 909
Sat 15/1119:35JNB - DUB
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1115:10DUB - JNB
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/10R10 961
Mon 17/1114:30JNB - DUB
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1217:10DUB - JNB
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10R11 047
Thu 20/1118:25CPT - DUB
2 stops20h 15mKLM
Mon 1/1217:15DUB - CPT
1 stop26h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/10R11 514

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Ireland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Ireland flight deals. Data was last updated 20 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 113

One-way from

R5 705

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 514
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/11-12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • South Africa to Ireland
24/12
  • 24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • South Africa to Ireland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 079 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 989 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Ireland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Ireland that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

19:35-9:50

1 stop16h 15m

Dublin

Wed 28/1

15:30-10:25

1 stop16h 55m

R10 511

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

9:50-6:25

1 stop22h 35m

Dublin

Tue 10/2

8:10-8:20

1 stop22h 10m

R10 667

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

9:50-6:25

1 stop22h 35m

Dublin

Tue 9/12

8:10-8:20

1 stop22h 10m

R10 701

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

14:30-10:45

2 stops22h 15m

Dublin

Tue 2/12

17:10-13:05

2 stops17h 55m

R11 047

Cape TownDublin

CPT - DUB

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

18:25-12:40

2 stops20h 15m

Dublin

Mon 1/12

17:15-21:55

1 stop26h 40m

R11 514

Cape TownDublin

CPT - DUB

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

8:00-8:05

1 stop26h 05m

Dublin

Tue 9/12

5:55-21:55

1 stop14h 00m

R11 600

Cape TownDublin

CPT - DUB

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

18:25-12:40

2 stops20h 15m

Dublin

Sun 30/11

6:00-5:50

1 stop21h 50m

R11 756

Cape TownDublin

CPT - DUB

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

15:25-11:45

3 stops22h 20m

Dublin

Wed 26/11

11:30-13:00

2 stops23h 30m

R11 825

Cape TownDublin

CPT - DUB

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

18:25-12:40

2 stops20h 15m

Dublin

Tue 9/12

8:45-5:50

1 stop19h 05m

R11 859

Cape TownDublin

CPT - DUB

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:10-17:45

1 stop23h 35m

Dublin

Mon 9/2

18:35-7:30

1 stop34h 55m

R11 877

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/10

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Ireland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Ireland

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 R7 330). Flying from South Africa to Ireland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 788). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Ireland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 October 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Ireland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Ireland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Ireland flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 20 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, 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.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

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.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

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.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

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.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

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.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

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.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Ireland?

    British Airways, Etihad Airways, and KLM can get you from South Africa to Ireland in just under 16h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 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.

  • 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 Etihad Airways (R6 639), Emirates (R7 174), and Qatar Airways (R7 244).

  • 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 R7 330). Flying from South Africa to Ireland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 788). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Ireland

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Ireland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 310AverageR11 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 050AverageR13 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 098AverageR10 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR9 315AverageR14 022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 905AverageR11 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 075AverageR14 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 266AverageR14 133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 493AverageR15 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 782AverageR11 952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 939AverageR13 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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