Cheap flights from Ireland to South Africa from £270

DUB — JNB
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ireland to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Ireland to South Africa

Wed 18/1108:05 -
1 stop22h 20m
Tue 8/1209:50 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 26/10£483
Tue 17/1119:45 -
1 stop34h 40m
Tue 24/1109:50 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 28/10£490
Sun 6/1219:45 -
1 stop34h 40m
Wed 20/109:50 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 27/10£492
Thu 19/1119:45 -
1 stop34h 40m
Tue 8/1209:50 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 26/10£493
Wed 18/1117:15 -
1 stop26h 45m
Thu 24/1223:55 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 26/10£504
Wed 18/1110:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Thu 10/1219:55 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 26/10£509
Thu 19/1105:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Thu 24/1223:55 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 26/10£512
Wed 18/1117:15 -
1 stop26h 45m
Fri 11/1223:55 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 26/10£515
Sat 5/1217:15 -
1 stop26h 45m
Sat 23/119:40 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 29/10£518
Fri 20/1105:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Fri 27/1123:59 -
1 stop18h 21m
Deal found 30/10£522
Fri 13/1105:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Fri 4/1219:40 -
2 stops19h 00m
Deal found 27/10£523
Sun 6/1217:30 -
1 stop26h 30m
Mon 25/123:55 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 29/10£527

Find flight deals from Ireland to South Africa

Round-trip from

£483

One-way from

£270

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£595
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/11-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Ireland to South Africa
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • Ireland to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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DublinJohannesburg

DUB Dublin - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DUBJNB

Dublin

Wed 27/1

14:05-15:35

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£270

DublinJohannesburg

DUB Dublin - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DUBJNB

Dublin

Sun 31/1

19:45-08:25

1 stop34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£272

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Fri 22/1

18:35-07:40

2 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£334

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sat 10/4

21:45-17:20

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£349

DublinJohannesburg

DUB Dublin - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DUBJNB

Dublin

Fri 16/4

18:35-16:15

2 stops44h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£352

DublinJohannesburg

DUB Dublin - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DUBJNB

Dublin

Thu 28/1

09:10-10:00

2 stops22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£357
Fastest return journey

DublinJohannesburg

DUB Dublin - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DUBJNB

Dublin

Sun 24/1

14:00-10:00

2 stops18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£357

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Fri 15/1

21:55-10:40

3 stops58h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£378

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sat 10/4

17:45-09:30

2 stops38h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£382

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 11/1

12:10-07:40

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£384

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Best time to book a flight from Ireland to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Ireland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ireland to South Africa

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to South Africa (average of £556). Flying from Ireland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £821). 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 Ireland to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Ireland to South Africa is 82 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 Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 16h 25m. Fly via Etihad Airways, KLM, or Turkish Airlines 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 (£245), Qatar Airways (£249), and SWISS (£265).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to South Africa (average of £556). Flying from Ireland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £821). 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 Ireland to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£429Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£433Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£439Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£462Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapest£465Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£472Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£472Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£498Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£518Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapest£525Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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