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Cheap flights from Ireland to South Africa from £303

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — JNB
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£521

One-way from

£303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£587
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/6-24/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • Ireland to South Africa
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • Ireland to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Ireland to South Africa

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 2 April 2025.

Fri 13/611:10DUB - JNB
2 stops27h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 24/601:15JNB - DUB
2 stops22h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/4£521
Fri 6/618:40DUB - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Thu 19/619:35JNB - DUB
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Deal found 1/4£532
Mon 5/516:55DUB - CPT
1 stop17h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 18/516:35CPT - DUB
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3£534
Tue 30/913:20DUB - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 22/1014:35CPT - DUB
2 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/4£536
Wed 7/513:00DUB - CPT
1 stop20h 00mSWISS
Sun 18/508:40CPT - DUB
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Deal found 31/3£550
Sat 7/614:20DUB - JNB
1 stop15h 50mEgyptair
Wed 18/621:45JNB - DUB
1 stop16h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 1/4£555
Mon 5/516:55DUB - JNB
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/617:50JNB - DUB
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4£562
Sat 1/1105:55DUB - CPT
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1114:15CPT - DUB
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£563
Sun 17/809:05DUB - JNB
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 20/909:50JNB - DUB
1 stop22h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/4£569
Thu 15/512:35DUB - JNB
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/514:30JNB - DUB
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£577
Wed 7/520:45DUB - CPT
1 stop23h 40mKLM
Tue 27/518:25CPT - DUB
2 stops23h 15mKLM
Deal found 1/4£579
Tue 22/408:15DUB - JNB
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 13/513:55JNB - DUB
1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4£596

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Ireland

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Fri 13/6

11:10-15:50

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

01:15-22:25

2 stops22h 10m

£521

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Fri 6/6

18:40-09:20

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

£532

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 5/5

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£534

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 11/6

13:20-22:10

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/6

14:30-22:25

2 stops32h 55m

£536

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 7/5

13:00-10:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

08:40-12:10

1 stop28h 30m

£550

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Sat 7/6

14:20-07:10

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

21:45-13:20

1 stop16h 35m

£555

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Mon 5/5

16:55-10:35

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

17:50-15:55

1 stop23h 05m

£562

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sun 27/4

06:00-13:45

3 stops30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

14:35-22:30

3 stops32h 55m

£566

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Sun 17/8

09:05-08:20

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

09:50-07:10

1 stop22h 20m

£569

DublinJohannesburg

DUB - JNB

DUBJNB

Dublin

Thu 15/5

12:35-13:05

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

14:30-18:35

2 stops29h 05m

£577

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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 2 April 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 2 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Ireland to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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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 (£303), RwandAir (£451), and Turkish Airlines (£528).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ireland to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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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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SWISSCheapest£302Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£487Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£488Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest£496Average£749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£500Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapest£509Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£557Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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