How long is the flight from South Africa to Ireland?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Ireland you fly into. For example, flying from Cape Town to Dublin takes 15h on average. On the other hand, flying from Johannesburg to Dublin takes 16h 35m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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

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

Which airlines fly to Ireland?

Qatar Airways, British Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ireland from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Ireland. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Ireland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Ireland are updated daily.

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

As of February 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Ireland.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Ireland.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ireland?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Ireland may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ireland. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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16:35 - 9:35

CPT

DUB

18h 00m

1 stop

17:05 - 11:50

DUB

CPT

17h 45m

1 stop

R9 984Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, May 25

17:50 - 9:35

JNB

DUB

16h 45m

1 stop

17:05 - 10:30

DUB

JNB

16h 25m

1 stop

R10 097Turkish Airlines

Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 14

19:00 - 12:35

CPT

DUB

19h 35m

1 stop

21:20 - 17:25

DUB

CPT

18h 05m

1 stop

R10 113Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26

19:10 - 9:40

JNB

DUB

16h 30m

1 stop

6:25 - 10:50

DUB

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

R10 113Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24

14:45 - 13:30

JNB

DUB

23h 45m

1 stop

20:45 - 16:10

DUB

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

R10 290Qatar Airways

Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 14

23:59 - 12:40

JNB

DUB

14h 41m

1 stop

8:50 - 22:05

DUB

JNB

35h 15m

1 stop

R10 595KLM

Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20

15:45 - 8:35

PLZ

DUB

18h 50m

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10:50 - 15:05

DUB

PLZ

26h 15m

2 stops

R11 030Lufthansa

Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18

12:40 - 19:50

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DUB

33h 10m

2 stops

8:50 - 18:20

DUB

PLZ

31h 30m

2 stops

R12 782British Airways

Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

12:40 - 7:55

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DUB

21h 15m

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13:25 - 18:20

DUB

PLZ

26h 55m

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R12 878British Airways

Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

7:00 - 16:25

PLZ

DUB

35h 25m

3 stops

10:50 - 15:05

DUB

PLZ

26h 15m

2 stops

R14 535Lufthansa

Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18

Emirates flights from South Africa to Ireland

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Mar 27

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 00m

1 stop

DUB6:25Dublin

Apr 3

DUB14:20Dublin

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Emirates

Mar 17

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 00m

1 stop

DUB11:20Dublin

Mar 24

DUB8:25Dublin

34h 10m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 882

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Feb 20

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

DUB6:25Dublin

Mar 5

DUB20:50Dublin

36h 50m

1 stop

CPT11:40Cape Town Intl

R12 010

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Feb 8

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 40m

1 stop

DUB8:00Dublin

Feb 24

DUB16:45Dublin

27h 20m

2 stops

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 692

Air France

Feb 13

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 56m

2 stops

DUB22:55Dublin

Feb 20

DUB16:45Dublin

27h 20m

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JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

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16:35-9:35

1 stop18h 00m

Dublin

Mon 25/5

17:05-11:50

1 stop17h 45m

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JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

17:50-9:35

1 stop16h 45m

Dublin

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17:05-10:30

1 stop16h 25m

R10 097

Cape TownDublin

CPT - DUB

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

19:00-12:35

1 stop19h 35m

Dublin

Thu 26/2

21:20-17:25

1 stop18h 05m

R10 113

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-9:40

1 stop16h 30m

Dublin

Tue 24/3

6:25-10:50

1 stop26h 25m

R10 113

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

14:45-13:30

1 stop23h 45m

Dublin

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20:45-16:10

1 stop18h 25m

R10 290

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JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:59-12:40

1 stop14h 41m

Dublin

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8:50-22:05

1 stop35h 15m

R10 595

Port ElizabethDublin

PLZ - DUB

PLZDUB

Port Elizabeth

Thu 12/2

15:45-8:35

2 stops18h 50m

Dublin

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10:50-15:05

2 stops26h 15m

R11 030

Port ElizabethDublin

PLZ - DUB

PLZDUB

Port Elizabeth

Fri 13/2

12:40-19:50

2 stops33h 10m

Dublin

Tue 17/2

8:50-18:20

2 stops31h 30m

R12 782

Port ElizabethDublin

PLZ - DUB

PLZDUB

Port Elizabeth

Fri 13/2

12:40-7:55

2 stops21h 15m

Dublin

Tue 17/2

13:25-18:20

2 stops26h 55m

R12 878

Port ElizabethDublin

PLZ - DUB

PLZDUB

Port Elizabeth

Thu 12/2

7:00-16:25

3 stops35h 25m

Dublin

Wed 18/2

10:50-15:05

2 stops26h 15m

R14 535

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ireland?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Ireland from South Africa, with most prices found around R10 113. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Ireland from South Africa during November instead. Flights to Ireland in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around R10 451.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Ireland from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Ireland for around R11 150 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Ireland from South Africa for as low as R10 804 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Ireland flight.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Ireland?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Ireland are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Ireland?
As of February 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Ireland.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Ireland?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Ireland.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ireland?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Ireland may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ireland. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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SWISS	PriceFrom R7 404	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 864 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 379 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R8 633	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 758 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R9 153	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 405 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R9 413	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 709 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R9 500	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 448 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 547	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 622	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 531 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 114	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 211 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 459	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 494 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Can I find flights from South Africa to Ireland with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for South Africa to Ireland flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Ireland flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Ireland flight.

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

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

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to Ireland?

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