How long is the flight from Ireland to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Ireland to South Africa in 17h 30m. Fly via British Airways, SWISS, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Ireland and South Africa is about 6216 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 (£242), Qatar Airways (£248), and SWISS (£264).

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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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Ireland 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.

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Round-trip from	£449
One-way from	£269
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£549

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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 £561). 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 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 Qatar Airways,Turkish Airlines, andKenya 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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

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Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

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Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,463 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,734 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Kenya Airways

6.7

Okay

327 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,734 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,229 reviews

Qatar Airways

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Egyptair

6.5

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448 reviews

Qatar Airways

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10.0

Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

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 17h 30m. Fly via British Airways, SWISS, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Ireland and South Africa is about 6216 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 (£242), Qatar Airways (£248), and SWISS (£264).
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to South Africa (average of £561). 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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Etihad Airways	Cheapest£403	Average£464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£432	Average£553	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£446	Average£526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£460	Average£706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£471	Average£592	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£491	Average£752	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£496	Average£655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£499	Average£736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£523	Average£647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£525	Average£581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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