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

A quick flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa can take about 16h. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £654. The distance between Northern Ireland and South Africa is about 5932 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa?

To save up to 55% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 26 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Northern Ireland to South Africa from £617 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £778 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Northern Ireland to South Africa?

February can be a great time to fly to South Africa from Northern Ireland with a flight ticket averaging about £731. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as £532. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

How can I find direct flights from Northern 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 Northern Ireland to South Africa.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Northern 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.

£450+ Cheap Flights from Northern Ireland to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Northern Ireland to South Africa

Round-trip from	£620
One-way from	£450
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£700

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31/1-11/2
2 total stops
45h 36m total
Northern Ireland to South Africa

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13/11
2 total stops
23h 20m total
Northern Ireland to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£55 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flights from Northern Ireland to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Northern Ireland to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Mon 3/1106:40BFS - JNB

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1122:00JNB - BFS

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£630

Mon 3/1117:20BHD - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Wed 12/1119:40JNB - BHD

2 stops27h 20mKLM

Deal found 10/9£639

Tue 21/1016:25BHD - JNB

1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways

Fri 7/1119:35JNB - BHD

1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9£654

Tue 21/1016:25BHD - JNB

2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1109:50JNB - BHD

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£659

Thu 23/1007:05BHD - JNB

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1014:30JNB - BHD

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£664

Tue 21/1006:30BHD - JNB

1 stop13h 50mKLM

Fri 7/1119:40JNB - BHD

2 stops23h 10mKLM

Deal found 11/9£694

Mon 3/1117:20BHD - DUR

2 stops39h 00mKLM

Wed 12/1110:55DUR - BHD

2 stops36h 05mKLM

Deal found 10/9£718

Thu 23/1008:10BFS - JNB

3 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1009:50JNB - BFS

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£729

Mon 3/1106:40BFS - DUR

3 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1112:25DUR - BFS

3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£735

Mon 3/1110:15BHD - DUR

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1115:20DUR - BHD

3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£739

Sat 25/1019:35BFS - JNB

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1119:10JNB - BFS

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£767

Mon 3/1106:35BHD - DUR

3 stops26h 20mBritish Airways

Wed 12/1112:25DUR - BHD

3 stops22h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9£786

Best flights from Northern Ireland to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Northern Ireland to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Sat 31/117:20BHD - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Wed 11/223:59JNB - BHD

1 stop18h 51mKLM

Deal found 10/9£620

Mon 3/1106:40BFS - JNB

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1122:00JNB - BFS

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£630

Tue 21/1016:25BHD - JNB

1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways

Fri 7/1119:35JNB - BHD

1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9£654

Thu 5/318:50BHD - DUR

3 stops38h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 9/312:25DUR - BHD

3 stops23h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9£1,116

Mon 3/1117:20BHD - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Wed 12/1119:40JNB - BHD

2 stops27h 20mKLM

Deal found 10/9£639

Sat 31/117:20BHD - JNB

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/219:40JNB - BHD

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£645

Thu 5/311:05BHD - JNB

1 stop21h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 9/319:35JNB - BHD

1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9£677

Tue 21/1016:25BHD - JNB

2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1109:50JNB - BHD

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£659

Tue 21/1006:30BHD - JNB

1 stop13h 50mKLM

Fri 7/1119:40JNB - BHD

2 stops23h 10mKLM

Deal found 11/9£694

Mon 26/109:15BHD - JNB

2 stops21h 25mBritish Airways

Fri 20/222:00JNB - BHD

1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9£718

Thu 23/1007:05BHD - JNB

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1014:30JNB - BHD

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£664

Mon 3/1117:20BHD - DUR

2 stops39h 00mKLM

Wed 12/1110:55DUR - BHD

2 stops36h 05mKLM

Deal found 10/9£718

Last-minute flights from Northern Ireland to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Northern Ireland to South Africa. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 5/1020:05BHD - DUR

2 stops61h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1010:30DUR - BHD

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£1,001

Tue 21/1016:25BHD - JNB

1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways

Fri 7/1119:35JNB - BHD

1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9£654

Tue 21/1016:25BHD - JNB

2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1109:50JNB - BHD

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£659

Tue 21/1006:30BHD - JNB

1 stop13h 50mKLM

Fri 7/1119:40JNB - BHD

2 stops23h 10mKLM

Deal found 11/9£694

Tue 21/1014:50BFS - JNB

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1120:30JNB - BFS

2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£1,305

Thu 23/1007:05BHD - JNB

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1014:30JNB - BHD

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£664

Thu 23/1008:10BFS - JNB

3 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1009:50JNB - BFS

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£729

Thu 23/1014:15BHD - JNB

1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 27/1022:00JNB - BHD

1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9£826

Sat 25/1019:35BFS - JNB

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1119:10JNB - BFS

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£767

Sat 25/1009:15BFS - DUR

3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1119:10DUR - BFS

3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£1,053

One-way flights from Northern Ireland to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Northern Ireland to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Thu 13/1107:00BHD - JNB

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£450

Thu 13/1117:20BHD - JNB

1 stop26h 45mKLM

Deal found 11/9£607

Fri 2/106:30BHD - CPT

2 stops25h 15mKLM

Deal found 11/9£704

Fri 2/117:20BHD - CPT

3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£1,069

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BelfastJohannesburg

BHD - JNB

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Sat 31/1

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

23:59-16:50

1 stop18h 51m

£620

BelfastJohannesburg

BFS - JNB

BFSJNB

Belfast Intl

Mon 3/11

06:40-08:40

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

22:00-18:20

1 stop22h 20m

£630

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD - JNB

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Mon 3/11

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

19:40-21:00

2 stops27h 20m

£639

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD - JNB

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Sat 31/1

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:40-16:50

2 stops23h 10m

£645

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD - JNB

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Tue 21/10

16:25-09:25

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

19:35-08:25

1 stop14h 50m

£654

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD - JNB

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Tue 21/10

16:25-08:20

2 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

09:50-14:15

2 stops30h 25m

£659

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD - JNB

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Thu 23/10

07:05-03:55

2 stops19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

14:30-09:35

2 stops21h 05m

£664

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD - JNB

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Thu 5/3

11:05-10:25

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:35-10:40

1 stop17h 05m

£677

BelfastJohannesburg

BHD - JNB

BHDJNB

Belfast City

Tue 21/10

06:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

19:40-16:50

2 stops23h 10m

£694

BelfastDurban

BHD - DUR

BHDDUR

Belfast City

Mon 3/11

17:20-10:20

2 stops39h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/11

10:55-21:00

2 stops36h 05m

£718

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Northern 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 NIR to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Northern Ireland to South Africa as you normally would.

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How long is the flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa?
A quick flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa can take about 16h. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £654. The distance between Northern Ireland and South Africa is about 5932 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Northern Ireland to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Northern Ireland to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Northern 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 Northern Ireland to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Northern Ireland to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Northern 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 Northern Ireland to South Africa?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from Northern 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 2 airlines flying from Northern Ireland to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest£518	Average£738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£589	Average£893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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