How long is the flight from Ireland to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Ireland to South Africa in 21h. Fly via Turkish Airlines, KLM, or Kenya 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.

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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Ireland to South Africa are Etihad Airways (£263), SWISS (£264), and Egyptair (£268).

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from IE to ZA?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ireland 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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Dublin

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13:30-15:30

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£559

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Dublin

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to South Africa (average of £559). Flying from Ireland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £859). 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 often are flights from Ireland to South Africa delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Ireland and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 272 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Ireland to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

The best time to book flights from Ireland to South Africa is 59 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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, 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.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,552 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,552 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,552 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,736 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,552 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,464 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,552 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,147 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,552 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Egyptair

6.6

Okay

442 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,552 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Ireland to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Ireland to South Africa in 21h. Fly via Turkish Airlines, KLM, or Kenya 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ireland to South Africa one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Ireland to South Africa are Etihad Airways (£263), SWISS (£264), and Egyptair (£268).
Can I find deals for flights from Ireland to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ireland to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ireland to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ireland to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ireland to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ireland 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 Ireland to South Africa?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to South Africa (average of £559). Flying from Ireland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £859). 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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KLM	Cheapest£263	Average£726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	Cheapest£366	Average£855	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
SWISS	Cheapest£383	Average£573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£425	Average£471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£429	Average£503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£472	Average£591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£483	Average£731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£497	Average£651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£499	Average£740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£521	Average£605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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How often are flights from Ireland to South Africa delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Ireland and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 272 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Ireland to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

The best time to book flights from Ireland to South Africa is 59 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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, 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.

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