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

A quick flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa can take about 19h 40m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £764. The distance between Northern Ireland and South Africa is about 5932 mi.

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 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.

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

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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 24 March 2026.

Fri 8/518:20

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JNB

3 stops37h 30m

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Sun 31/509:45

JNB

BHD

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Deal found 24/3£665

Tue 5/510:35

BFS

CPT

3 stops47h 55m

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Tue 12/518:25

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BFS

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Deal found 21/3£687

Wed 6/515:40

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CPT

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Wed 13/515:25

CPT

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Deal found 22/3£708

Wed 23/918:20

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CPT

3 stops38h 55m

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Fri 9/1000:10

CPT

BHD

1 stop21h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3£732

Fri 25/916:25

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JNB

1 stop15h 20m

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Sat 10/1020:25

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BHD

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Deal found 22/3£739

Thu 7/512:45

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1 stop19h 40m

British Airways

Mon 11/521:15

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BHD

1 stop16h 40m

British Airways

Deal found 19/3£764

Wed 23/911:35

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JNB

1 stop18h 25m

British Airways

Sat 10/1021:15

JNB

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British Airways

Deal found 23/3£786

Thu 22/1012:45

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2 stops25h 35m

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BHD

1 stop14h 40m

British Airways

Deal found 23/3£802

Fri 25/916:25

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1 stop13h 35m

British Airways

Sat 10/1021:15

JNB

BHD

1 stop24h 15m

British Airways

Deal found 22/3£813

Wed 23/917:30

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CPT

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Fri 9/1000:15

CPT

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KLM

Deal found 23/3£815

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DUR

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Deal found 19/3£880

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2 stops26h 40m

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Deal found 23/3£882

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Tue 5/510:35

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CPT

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Deal found 21/3£687

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JNB

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British Airways

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British Airways

Deal found 19/3£764

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Qatar Airways

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JNB

BHD

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Deal found 20/3£1,071

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British Airways

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BHD

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British Airways

Deal found 19/3£764

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British Airways

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JNB

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British Airways

Deal found 23/3£766

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JNB

1 stop22h 10m

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JNB

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Deal found 24/3£825

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DUR

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British Airways

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DUR

BHD

2 stops22h 35m

British Airways

Deal found 19/3£880

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BHD

DUR

3 stops23h 30m

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BHD

3 stops32h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3£940

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DUR

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British Airways

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DUR

BHD

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British Airways

Deal found 23/3£882

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BFS

DUR

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BFS

3 stops26h 05m

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Deal found 22/3£1,024

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DUR

2 stops44h 55m

British Airways

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DUR

BHD

2 stops25h 45m

British Airways

Deal found 22/3£949

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JNB

2 stops30h 25m

British Airways

Fri 31/721:15

JNB

BHD

1 stop19h 15m

British Airways

Deal found 21/3£950

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CPT

1 stop27h 30m

British Airways

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CPT

BHD

1 stop15h 00m

British Airways

Deal found 19/3£1,002

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DUR

2 stops22h 05m

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Sun 26/412:05

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BHD

3 stops22h 15m

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Deal found 22/3£1,276

Thu 7/514:20

BHD

CPT

2 stops28h 35m

British Airways

Mon 11/518:50

CPT

BHD

1 stop15h 00m

British Airways

Deal found 19/3£1,011

Wed 13/516:05

BHD

CPT

2 stops19h 35m

British Airways

Sun 17/515:20

CPT

BHD

2 stops20h 10m

British Airways

Deal found 23/3£1,036

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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£685

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21:15-12:55

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£766

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Mon 11/5

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11:05-11:35

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 27/5

07:00-14:55

3 stops32h 55m

£940

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Belfast City

Thu 21/5

12:45-10:40

2 stops44h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 27/5

11:15-12:00

2 stops25h 45m

£949

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa (average of £484). Flying from Northern Ireland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £695). 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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How long is the flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa?
A quick flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa can take about 19h 40m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £764. The distance between Northern Ireland and South Africa is about 5932 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Northern Ireland to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Northern Ireland to South Africa (average of £484). Flying from Northern Ireland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £695). 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£533	Average£819	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£567	Average£868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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