Cheap flights from Ireland to South Africa from £344

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — JNB
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ireland to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ireland to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£475

One-way from

£344

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£675
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 7/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Ireland to South Africa
6/11
  • 6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 15m total
  • Ireland to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Ireland to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Ireland to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ireland to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 August 2025.

Tue 7/1014:20DUB - JNB
1 stop15h 50mEgyptair
Wed 29/1021:45JNB - DUB
1 stop16h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 26/8£475
Sun 7/1209:15DUB - JNB
1 stop22h 15mLufthansa
Sun 21/1219:45JNB - DUB
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 27/8£479
Wed 19/1110:50DUB - JNB
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Thu 4/1219:45JNB - DUB
2 stops23h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 26/8£492
Sat 6/1209:15DUB - JNB
1 stop22h 15mLufthansa
Sun 21/1219:45JNB - DUB
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 27/8£500
Mon 3/1108:10DUB - JNB
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/1209:50JNB - DUB
1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8£503
Thu 25/909:05DUB - JNB
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/1009:50JNB - DUB
1 stop22h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/8£508
Thu 4/1209:20DUB - JNB
1 stop22h 10mLufthansa
Sun 18/119:45JNB - DUB
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 27/8£510
Mon 8/908:55DUB - CPT
1 stop35h 30mKLM
Mon 15/923:00CPT - DUB
1 stop14h 35mKLM
Deal found 27/8£535
Mon 10/1117:15DUB - CPT
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1108:50CPT - DUB
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£535
Mon 8/908:55DUB - CPT
1 stop35h 30mKLM
Mon 22/923:00CPT - DUB
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Deal found 26/8£537
Sun 26/1021:45DUB - CPT
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1008:45CPT - DUB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£538
Tue 4/1105:55DUB - CPT
3 stops29h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 18/1114:25CPT - DUB
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/8£539

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Ireland to South Africa 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ireland to South Africa that are best for you.

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Ireland

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Tue 7/10

14:20-07:10

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

21:45-12:20

1 stop16h 35m

£475

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Wed 19/11

10:50-07:05

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

19:45-17:10

2 stops23h 25m

£492

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Sun 7/12

10:50-09:30

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

19:45-08:25

1 stop14h 40m

£496

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Sat 6/12

09:15-09:30

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

19:45-16:25

1 stop22h 40m

£500

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Mon 3/11

08:10-08:20

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

09:50-06:25

1 stop22h 35m

£503

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Wed 3/12

10:50-07:05

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

19:45-11:00

1 stop17h 15m

£504

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Thu 25/9

09:05-08:20

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

09:50-07:10

1 stop22h 20m

£508

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Thu 4/12

09:20-09:30

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

19:45-11:00

1 stop17h 15m

£510

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 8/9

13:20-21:25

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

23:00-08:20

1 stop34h 20m

£535

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 8/9

08:55-21:25

1 stop35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

23:00-12:35

1 stop14h 35m

£535

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Ireland to South Africa

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Ireland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 IE to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Ireland to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

When flying from Ireland 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 28 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Ireland to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Ireland to South Africa in 15h 50m. Fly via Egyptair, Lufthansa, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Ireland and South Africa is about 5869 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Ireland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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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SWISSCheapest£396Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EgyptairCheapest£425Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£428Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£463Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£465Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£469Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£478Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£479Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£526Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£532Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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