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Cheap flights from Ireland to South Africa from £313

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 30/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — JNB
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£542

One-way from

£313

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£759
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 31/10-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 05m total
  • Ireland to South Africa
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 30/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • Ireland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£12 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 10 July 2025.

Fri 31/1017:55DUB - JNB
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Thu 27/1110:10JNB - DUB
1 stop25h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7£542
Sat 1/1108:50DUB - JNB
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1101:35JNB - DUB
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£542
Thu 18/911:10DUB - JNB
2 stops27h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 19/1017:00JNB - DUB
3 stops30h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/7£543
Sun 2/1119:50DUB - JNB
1 stop34h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 27/1109:50JNB - DUB
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/7£544
Tue 7/1013:00DUB - JNB
1 stop19h 20mSWISS
Wed 29/1020:25JNB - DUB
1 stop17h 40mSWISS
Deal found 9/7£578
Mon 3/1116:30DUB - JNB
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/1119:05JNB - DUB
1 stop16h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7£591
Sun 2/1105:55DUB - CPT
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Tue 25/1108:05CPT - DUB
1 stop34h 15mKLM
Deal found 9/7£609
Tue 4/1116:30DUB - CPT
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1115:20CPT - DUB
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£614
Fri 22/816:55DUB - CPT
1 stop17h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 29/816:35CPT - DUB
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7£617
Tue 30/908:15DUB - CPT
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 22/1013:00CPT - DUB
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/7£620
Mon 27/1009:10DUB - CPT
2 stops26h 15mLufthansa
Mon 10/1109:30CPT - DUB
1 stop33h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7£621
Mon 27/1018:35DUB - CPT
2 stops20h 10mSWISS
Mon 10/1112:20CPT - DUB
2 stops25h 45mSWISS
Deal found 9/7£623

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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 10 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ireland to South Africa that are best for you.

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Fri 31/10

17:55-07:05

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

10:10-10:05

1 stop25h 55m

£542

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Sat 1/11

08:50-15:50

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

01:35-11:00

2 stops35h 25m

£542

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Thu 18/9

11:10-15:50

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

17:00-22:25

3 stops30h 25m

£543

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Sun 2/11

19:50-08:20

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

09:50-18:15

1 stop34h 25m

£544

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Tue 7/10

13:00-09:20

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

20:25-12:05

1 stop17h 40m

£578

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Mon 3/11

16:30-10:50

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

19:05-09:40

1 stop16h 35m

£591

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sun 2/11

05:55-21:55

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

08:05-16:20

1 stop34h 15m

£609

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 4/11

16:30-11:50

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

15:20-09:40

2 stops20h 20m

£614

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Fri 22/8

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/8

16:35-15:30

1 stop23h 55m

£617

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 30/9

08:15-10:50

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

13:00-13:30

1 stop25h 30m

£620

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Best time to book a flight from Ireland to South Africa

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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, 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 10 July 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 10 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,370 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,650 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,590 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,222 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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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  • 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 Lufthansa (£313), SWISS (£341), and Turkish Airlines (£383).

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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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Top 10 airlines flying from Ireland to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Ireland to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£393Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EgyptairCheapest£420Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£437Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£460Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£460Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest£472Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£473Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£475Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£484Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£530Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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