How long is the flight from Belfast to South Africa?

Departing from Belfast to South Africa will take you 14h 10m. Belfast and South Africa are separated by a distance of 5932 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Belfast to South Africa?

While some choose either Belfast City - Cape Town Intl or Belfast City - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Belfast Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Belfast to South Africa.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Belfast to South Africa?

Consider British Airways, KLM or Qatar Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Belfast to South Africa.

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

When flying from Belfast to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Belfast to South Africa 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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Deal found 12/9£573

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Deal found 12/9£634

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Deal found 16/9£649

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Deal found 16/9£686

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Deal found 15/9£699

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Deal found 15/9£718

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Belfast to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Tue 10/1118:15 -

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Deal found 12/9£573

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Deal found 12/9£600

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Deal found 12/9£634

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Deal found 16/9£622

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Deal found 15/9£1,318

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Deal found 16/9£676

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Deal found 12/9£817

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Deal found 14/9£931

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Deal found 15/9£831

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Deal found 13/9£843

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Deal found 14/9£1,103

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Round-trip from	£561
One-way from	£414
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£718

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7/12-20/12
2 total stops
32h 35m total
Belfast to South Africa

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37h 00m total
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BFS Belfast Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Belfast Intl

Sun 13/12

07:50-14:00

3 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£416

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BFS Belfast Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Tue 15/12

10:15-14:10

3 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£480

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BFS Belfast Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BFSCPT

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Mon 14/12

14:35-23:00

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£549

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BHD Belfast City - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Belfast City

Tue 10/11

18:15-10:25

1 stop14h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

19:35-08:25

1 stop14h 50m

£573

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD Belfast City - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Belfast City

Tue 10/11

17:15-11:25

2 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

23:59-09:10

1 stop35h 11m

£600

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD Belfast City - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Belfast City

Thu 4/3

14:10-10:25

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/3

19:35-09:05

1 stop15h 30m

£622

BelfastJohannesburg

BFS Belfast Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tue 10/11

06:40-10:55

2 stops26h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

18:50-20:40

2 stops27h 50m

£634

BelfastJohannesburg

BFS Belfast Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Belfast Intl

Sat 31/10

21:10-08:20

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

09:50-10:00

2 stops26h 10m

£676

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD Belfast City - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Tue 10/11

11:00-15:15

3 stops26h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

13:45-16:15

2 stops28h 30m

£686

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD Belfast City - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tue 13/10

07:00-10:55

2 stops26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

14:05-17:50

2 stops28h 45m

£699

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Belfast to South Africa (average of £714). Flying from Belfast to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,286). 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 Belfast to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Belfast to South Africa is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andBritish Airways from Belfast to South Africa. 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.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,578 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,578 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,578 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,732 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,578 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,228 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,578 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Belfast to South Africa?
Departing from Belfast to South Africa will take you 14h 10m. Belfast and South Africa are separated by a distance of 5932 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Belfast to South Africa?
While some choose either Belfast City - Cape Town Intl or Belfast City - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Belfast Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Belfast to South Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Belfast to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Belfast to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Belfast to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Belfast to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Belfast to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Belfast to South Africa 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 Belfast to South Africa?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Belfast to South Africa (average of £714). Flying from Belfast to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,286). 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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The best time to book flights from Belfast to South Africa is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andBritish Airways from Belfast to South Africa. 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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