What is the cheapest month to fly to Ireland?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Ireland is January . The most expensive month for flights is June . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Ireland if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ireland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Ireland?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ireland.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland?

Dublin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland. One-way flights to Dublin typically cost R596, while return flights cost around R725.

How much is a return flight to Ireland?

A return flight to Ireland will typically cost around R72, however they can be found for as little as R39.

Where does the fastest flight to Ireland depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Ireland, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 45 minutes).

Does Dublin have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Dublin can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Dublin?

Yes. Dublin has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Campervan Ireland Rentals is the closest property to Dublin (0,0 km away from Dublin).

R11 302+ Flights to Ireland

Flights to Ireland in 2025

Return from	R8 614
One-way from	R5 958
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 068

SWISS
11/4-29/4
2 total stops
42h 35m total
Johannesburg to Dublin

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Qatar Airways
9/3
1 total stop
25h 20m total
Johannesburg to Ireland

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Cheapest flights to Ireland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Ireland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 February 2025.

Fri 11/419:35JNB - DUB

1 stop23h 15mSWISS

Tue 29/413:00DUB - JNB

1 stop19h 20mSWISS

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Tue 27/519:35JNB - DUB

1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/617:40DUB - JNB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 17/612:10DUB - JNB

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Mon 7/49:50JNB - DUB

1 stop22h 20mEtihad Airways

Sat 26/49:05DUB - JNB

1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways

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Thu 6/319:25JNB - DUB

1 stop14h 30mBritish Airways

Thu 13/317:55DUB - JNB

1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways

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Tue 27/523:15JNB - DUB

2 stops16h 45mAir France

Tue 3/615:55DUB - JNB

2 stops28h 25mAir France

Deal found 28/2R11 898

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Fri 11/419:35JNB - DUB

1 stop23h 15mSWISS

Tue 29/413:00DUB - JNB

1 stop19h 20mSWISS

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Thu 6/310:10JNB - DUB

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Tue 3/615:55DUB - JNB

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Mon 3/313:20JNB - DUB

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Mon 5/58:15DUB - JNB

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Mon 10/317:15JNB - DUB

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Sat 15/313:25JNB - DUB

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

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1 stop17h 45mEmirates

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JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

Dublin

Tue 29/4

13:00-9:20

1 stop19h 20m

R8 614

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

19:35-12:10

1 stop17h 35m

Dublin

Tue 3/6

17:40-8:35

1 stop13h 55m

R9 149

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

9:50-7:10

1 stop22h 20m

Dublin

Sat 26/4

9:05-8:20

1 stop22h 15m

R9 979

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

19:25-7:55

1 stop14h 30m

Dublin

Thu 13/3

17:55-10:20

1 stop14h 25m

R10 496

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

10:10-10:00

1 stop25h 50m

Dublin

Thu 13/3

18:00-9:30

2 stops37h 30m

R11 308

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

23:15-15:00

2 stops16h 45m

Dublin

Tue 3/6

15:55-21:20

2 stops28h 25m

R11 898

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

13:20-6:00

1 stop18h 40m

Dublin

Mon 10/3

14:10-9:25

1 stop17h 15m

R13 337

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

13:25-11:20

1 stop23h 55m

Dublin

Sun 16/3

20:50-16:35

1 stop17h 45m

R13 927

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

17:15-22:05

2 stops30h 50m

Dublin

Sun 23/3

8:50-10:55

2 stops24h 05m

R14 204

JohannesburgDublin

JNB - DUB

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

23:15-22:25

1 stop24h 10m

Dublin

Fri 2/5

5:55-21:20

1 stop14h 25m

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Best time to book a flight to Ireland

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Travel insights for flights to Ireland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Ireland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Ireland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Ireland takes 16 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Ireland from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Ireland?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Ireland should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Ireland?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Ireland are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Lufthansa.

Qatar Airways

From R570

Emirates

From R610

Lufthansa

From R463

SWISS

From R420

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Ireland?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Ireland are SWISS, Lufthansa and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Ireland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ireland ranges from 49.0 - 79.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Ireland when rainfall is around 49.0 mm.

Temperature in Ireland by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ireland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Ireland?

The most popular places in Ireland to fly to are Dublin and Cork.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ireland

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Ireland have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 251 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 251 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 251 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 328 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 251 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 565 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 251 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 579 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 251 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 441 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 251 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Can I find cheaper flights to Ireland if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ireland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Ireland?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ireland.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland?
Dublin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ireland. One-way flights to Dublin typically cost R596, while return flights cost around R725.
How much is a return flight to Ireland?
A return flight to Ireland will typically cost around R72, however they can be found for as little as R39.
Where does the fastest flight to Ireland depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Ireland, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 45 minutes).
Does Dublin have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Dublin can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Dublin?
Yes. Dublin has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Campervan Ireland Rentals is the closest property to Dublin (0,0 km away from Dublin).

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Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Ireland in the last few years. This data was updated on 28 February 2025.

The most popular places in Ireland to fly to are Dublin and Cork.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ireland

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Can I find cheaper flights to Ireland if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Ireland?

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How much is a return flight to Ireland?

Where does the fastest flight to Ireland depart from?

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