Which airlines fly to South Africa?

British Airways, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Ireland according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Ireland to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Ireland to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ireland to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Ireland to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ireland to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Ireland to South Africa is 11 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Ireland to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Ireland to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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09:00 - 08:15DUB Dublin-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:45 - 07:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUB Dublin

22h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£462Etihad Airways

Fri, 9 Apr - Sat, 17 Apr

09:00 - 08:15DUB Dublin-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:45 - 07:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUB Dublin

22h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£465Etihad Airways

Wed, 7 Apr - Sat, 24 Apr

07:40 - 10:25ORK Cork-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 21:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORK Cork

27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

£474British Airways

Sat, 16 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb

21:15 - 10:40DUB Dublin-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 25m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUB Dublin

30h 04m2 stops Madrid Barajas Barcelona-El Prat

£483Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

16:35 - 22:25DUB Dublin-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

00:20 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUB Dublin

17h 10m1 stop Istanbul

£508Turkish Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

17:15 - 22:00DUB Dublin-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

19:40 - 09:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUB Dublin

15h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£512Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec

06:00 - 22:00ORK Cork-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:55 - 23:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORK Cork

25h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£522KLM

Sat, 16 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb

06:00 - 22:00ORK Cork-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:55 - 23:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORK Cork

25h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£523KLM

Fri, 15 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan

06:10 - 10:55DUB Dublin-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 45m1 stop Istanbul

00:20 - 22:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUB Dublin

24h 10m1 stop Istanbul

£552Turkish Airlines

Thu, 4 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

17:10 - 10:25SNN Shannon-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 11:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SNN Shannon

17h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

£678British Airways

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

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05:45 - 22:00DUB Dublin-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 16:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUB Dublin

18h 21m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£513KLM

Tue, 27 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

16:35 - 23:00DUB Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 25m1 stop Istanbul

00:55 - 09:35CPT Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin

34h 40m1 stop Istanbul

£560Turkish Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

08:55 - 06:25DUB Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

08:30 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin

16h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£571Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

13:25 - 22:40DUB Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 18:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin

19h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

£573Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

17:15 - 22:40DUB Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin

20h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

£599KLM

Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

20:50 - 18:00DUB Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:30 - 11:20CPT Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin

18h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

£675Emirates

Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

20:50 - 18:00DUB Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:30 - 11:20CPT Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin

18h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

£676Emirates

Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

06:10 - 23:00DUB Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 50m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 15:30CPT Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin

24h 15m1 stop Istanbul

£728Turkish Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

21:45 - 08:40DUB Dublin-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 06:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUB Dublin

35h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£754Qatar Airways

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

15:00 - 04:00DUB Dublin-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 06:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUB Dublin

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£777Qatar Airways

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

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KLM flights from Ireland to South Africa

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KLM

27 Oct

DUB05:45Dublin

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 Nov

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 21m

1 stop

DUB16:20Dublin

£513

KLM

16 Jan

ORK06:00Cork

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Feb

JNB23:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

1 stop

ORK23:25Cork

£522

KLM

15 Jan

ORK06:00Cork

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24 Jan

JNB23:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

1 stop

ORK23:25Cork

£523

Lufthansa flights from Ireland to South Africa

Our best Lufthansa deals on Ireland to South Africa flight tickets

Lufthansa

13 Jan

DUB10:50Dublin

18h 50m

1 stop

CPT07:40Cape Town Intl

27 Jan

CPT19:10Cape Town Intl

17h 50m

1 stop

DUB11:00Dublin

£611

Lufthansa

31 Jan

DUB11:45Dublin

20h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:35Cape Town Intl

17 Feb

CPT09:30Cape Town Intl

26h 35m

1 stop

DUB10:05Dublin

£618

Lufthansa

29 Oct

DUB10:50Dublin

18h 50m

1 stop

CPT07:40Cape Town Intl

13 Nov

CPT09:30Cape Town Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

DUB10:00Dublin

£787

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Dublin

Fri 9/4

09:00-08:15

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/4

09:45-07:15

1 stop22h 30m

£462

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DUB Dublin - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Dublin

Wed 7/4

09:00-08:15

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/4

09:45-07:15

1 stop22h 30m

£465

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ORK Cork - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORKJNB

Cork

Sat 16/1

07:40-10:25

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/2

19:35-21:00

1 stop27h 25m

£474

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DUB Dublin - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DUBJNB

Dublin

Thu 3/12

21:15-10:40

2 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

19:55-23:59

2 stops30h 04m

£483

DublinJohannesburg

DUB Dublin - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DUBJNB

Dublin

Thu 3/12

16:35-22:25

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

00:20-15:30

1 stop17h 10m

£508

DublinJohannesburg

DUB Dublin - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DUBJNB

Dublin

Wed 18/11

17:15-22:00

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

19:40-09:00

1 stop15h 20m

£512

CorkJohannesburg

ORK Cork - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORKJNB

Cork

Sat 16/1

06:00-22:00

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/2

23:55-23:25

1 stop25h 30m

£522

CorkJohannesburg

ORK Cork - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORKJNB

Cork

Fri 15/1

06:00-22:00

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/1

23:55-23:25

1 stop25h 30m

£523

DublinJohannesburg

DUB Dublin - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DUBJNB

Dublin

Thu 4/3

06:10-10:55

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/3

00:20-22:30

1 stop24h 10m

£552

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ShannonJohannesburg

SNN Shannon - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SNNJNB

Shannon

Sat 7/11

17:10-10:25

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

19:35-11:30

1 stop17h 55m

£678

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Ireland to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Ireland to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £564. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of May, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £566.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Ireland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £600 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Ireland for as low as £545 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ireland to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	£266
Fastest flight time	14h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Ireland in the past 72 hours is £266. The best return flight deal from Ireland to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £462.

The fastest flight from Ireland to South Africa takes 14h 15m

There are no direct flights from Ireland to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Ireland to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Ireland to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ireland to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Ireland to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ireland to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Ireland to South Africa is 11 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ireland to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Ireland to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £429	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,549 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £434	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,113 reviews	Search SWISS flights
KLM	PriceFrom £439	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,592 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £462	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,295 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom £466	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 438 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £473	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £473	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,268 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £498	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,708 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £518	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom £525	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,653 reviews	Search Air France flights

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