How long is the flight from Belfast to South Africa?

Departing from Belfast to South Africa will take you 30h 25m. 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 Intl - Cape Town Intl or Belfast City - Cape Town Intl, Belfast Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Belfast to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2026.

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Deal found 17/8£745

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Deal found 14/8£754

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Deal found 18/8£797

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Deal found 17/8£802

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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 19 August 2026.

Mon 2/1106:05 -

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Deal found 17/8£522

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Deal found 14/8£795

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Round-trip from	£522
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£1,124

2/11-19/11
2 total stops
60h 35m total
Belfast to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£188 potential increase over avg. return price).

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BelfastCape Town

BFS Belfast Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BFSCPT

Belfast Intl

Mon 2/11

06:05-21:00

1 stop36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

11:30-09:10

1 stop23h 40m

£522

BelfastCape Town

BFS Belfast Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BFSCPT

Belfast Intl

Mon 14/9

21:35-22:10

2 stops47h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

00:10-20:15

1 stop21h 05m

£612

BelfastJohannesburg

BFS Belfast Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BFSJNB

Belfast Intl

Wed 30/9

21:35-03:55

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

14:30-19:40

2 stops30h 10m

£664

BelfastCape Town

BFS Belfast Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BFSCPT

Belfast Intl

Wed 30/9

20:10-13:00

3 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

18:25-23:10

2 stops29h 45m

£768

BelfastCape Town

BFS Belfast Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BFSCPT

Belfast Intl

Fri 20/11

17:25-17:25

3 stops46h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

13:40-18:00

2 stops30h 20m

£788

BelfastCape Town

BHD Belfast City - CPT Cape Town Intl

BHDCPT

Belfast City

Mon 14/9

17:30-05:50

1 stop35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

23:00-09:20

1 stop35h 20m

£795

BelfastDurban

BFS Belfast Intl - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

BFSDUR

Belfast Intl

Thu 1/10

06:10-18:25

3 stops35h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 8/10

18:30-20:35

2 stops27h 05m

£811

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD Belfast City - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Thu 24/9

20:35-04:00

2 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

21:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

£819

Fastest return journey

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD Belfast City - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Sat 31/10

18:15-10:25

1 stop14h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

19:35-10:05

1 stop16h 30m

£822

BelfastJohannesburg

BFS Belfast Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BFSJNB

Belfast Intl

Thu 1/10

10:20-07:10

2 stops19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

17:40-15:30

2 stops22h 50m

£824

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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 £709). Flying from Belfast to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,322). 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 31 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

1,559 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

KLM

7.8

Good

1,559 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,559 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,739 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,559 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,178 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,559 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Belfast to South Africa?
Departing from Belfast to South Africa will take you 30h 25m. 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 Intl - Cape Town Intl or Belfast City - Cape Town Intl, Belfast Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 £709). Flying from Belfast to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,322). 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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British Airways	Cheapest£564	Average£885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
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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 31 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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