R5 820 Find Cheap Flights to Ireland

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Book Cheap Ireland Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Ireland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Ireland

Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 30
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 19:50
JNB
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DUB
33h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:45 - 8:40
DUB
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JNB
22h 55m1 stop
R10 599Qatar Airways
Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 31
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 16:25
JNB
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DUB
22h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:15 - 9:30
DUB
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JNB
22h 15m1 stop
R10 735Lufthansa
Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 10
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 10:05
JNB
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DUB
25h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 7:05
DUB
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JNB
35h 10m1 stop
R10 821Lufthansa
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
KLM Logo
23:59 - 22:10
JNB
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DUB
24h 11m1 stop
KLM Logo
5:55 - 22:05
DUB
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JNB
14h 10m1 stop
R10 991KLM
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
KLM Logo
23:59 - 22:10
JNB
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DUB
24h 11m1 stop
KLM Logo
17:15 - 22:05
DUB
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JNB
26h 50m1 stop
R11 059KLM
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 9:40
CPT
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DUB
18h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:30 - 14:35
DUB
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CPT
20h 05m2 stops
R12 049Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 15:30
CPT
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DUB
24h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 14:35
DUB
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CPT
25h 55m2 stops
R12 066Turkish Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 18:55
CPT
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DUB
31h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
8:25 - 11:40
DUB
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CPT
25h 15m1 stop
R12 186Emirates
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
British Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:40
PLZ
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DUB
23h 00m2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:05 - 15:05
DUB
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PLZ
25h 00m2 stops
R14 831British Airways
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
British Airways Logo
15:45 - 9:40
PLZ
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DUB
19h 55m2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:55 - 18:20
DUB
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PLZ
24h 25m2 stops
R14 883British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Ireland

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Ireland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Ireland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Ireland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to Ireland is January, when tickets cost R12 322 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R18 688 and R17 528 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Ireland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from South Africa to Ireland, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR5 820
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Ireland flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Ireland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to Ireland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to Ireland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Ireland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Ireland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Ireland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to Ireland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to Ireland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Ireland?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Ireland is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R11 540. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R12 633 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ireland?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Ireland is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R10 634 on average. Morning departures are around 14% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ireland is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R12 433.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Ireland

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Ireland flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Ireland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Ireland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3430 reviews
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
Airline reviews

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

10,0 ExcellentSnapyou, Nov 2025
LHR - DXB
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Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

We would have missed our connection from Munich to Boston but we had a van outside the plan that wisked us to our terminal. Much appreciated and we didn’t even realize that Lufthansa had done this until the announcement on disembarkation. Well organized airline! Will definitely fly Lufthansa again!!!

Flight delays made me miss my connections. I almost missed my connecting flight because I had to get my luggage and go through immigration and then back into the airport. Connecting flight said it would be my problem if I missed it. I had to be rerouted through another city and came in 3 hours later than expected and had to hire an uber to get me home when I had everything planned out

The food not that great. Did not like the fact that we could not purchase upgrade at the airport

Service was bad and food they told us they only had pasta very rude

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Overall excellent service and Frankfurt Airport was very efficient and clean

Flights were extremely delayed, then canceled, our baggage was lost due to this and the service reps at the counter couldn’t be bothered to help us put in a missing luggage claim.

If I book through Lufthansa, I expect to fly on Lufthansa, not discover. Food was bad, plane was delayed. Will not be flying Lufthansa again.

Excellent staff and flight experience. Would rather that I had upgraded to Premium Economy for extra space, but I will know to do it next time.

Not only were the aircrafts spacious, but the crew was friendly and efficient. I was so gracious for the included meals on the longer flight (8+ hours).

Good shuttle to Europe. Face check boarding needs overhaul. 2 stations for 200 people and still with passport check. Why have both? Why is this now slower than 5 years ago?

Both flights Heathrow and to SFO were delayed significantly. Walking up outside steps to aircraft with suitcase was a challenge and I am a healthy 63 year old!

I had great difficulty in switching flights. The airline said it was up to Kayak and Kayak said it was up to the airline! Incredibly frustrating!!!

THE CONFIGURATION OF THE BUSINESS CLASS SITS ARE AWFUL!!! I WILL NEVER FLY BUSINESS CLASS ON BRITSH AIRWAYS AGAIN.

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

Friendly hosts/hostesses; dinner was of acceptable, but mediocre standard

The booking agent, cheapflightsfares, messed up, and the information for the seats we paid extra for was not sent to American Airlines. We were separated on the return flight and sent to the lowest economy section. The flight attendant helped arrange seating at the back of the plane to allow my wife and me to sit together.

The airline was efficient and accommodating to work with though there was a delay. Appreciate the service and smooth experience!

We were never able to take this flight because our first flight from Austin to Dallas was cancelled.

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