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About Flights to South Africa
Summary info about South Africa flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | €295 |
|---|---|
Best Return Price | €466 |
Fastest flight time | 14h 55m |
Operated By | 6 airlines |
South Africa flights insights and trends
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How much are flights to South Africa?
Flights to South Africa can be found for as cheap as €332 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to South Africa for around €1,619 on average. If you’re looking to find a good deal on your flight to South Africa, then you should consider booking if you find anything for €1,583 or less.
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What are the most popular cities to visit in South Africa?
South Africa is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (545%) visit Johannesburg more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in South Africa include Cape Town and Durban.
How long is the flight from Ireland to South Africa?
The average flight duration from Ireland to South Africa depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Dublin to Johannesburg OR Tambo is 13h 40m on average, while flying from Shannon to Johannesburg OR Tambo is on average. Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular airport in South Africa.
Which airlines fly to South Africa?
There are a total of 12 airlines that operate flight routes to South Africa, with British Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 21% of those flying into South Africa choose to fly with British Airways. If you’re unable to find tickets with British Airways, then Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air are also popular airlines to fly with.
Popular cities and sights
Looking to visit South Africa? Check out these cities and spend time seeing some of the most popular sights in the country
Johannesburg
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Sandton Convention Centre
Montecasino
Topstar Screen and City View
Absa Art Gallery
Cape Town
Greenmarket Square
Castle of Good Hope
Newlands Stadium
Kalk Bay Beach
Iziko Old Town House Museum
Durban
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Phezulu Safari Beach
uShaka Marine World
Kwa Muhle Museum
South Beach
East London
Eastern Beach
Nahoon Beach
Bonza Bay Beach
Port Elizabeth
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Hobie Beach
King's Beach
Humewood Beach
Summerstrand Beach
Bloemfontein
Free State Stadium
Mangaung Oval
Oliewne Art Gallery
National Women's Monument and War Museum
Freshford House Museum
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg Oval
Voortrekker Museum
Tatham Art Gallery
Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay Beach
Johannesburg
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Sandton Convention Centre
Montecasino
Topstar Screen and City View
Absa Art Gallery
Cape Town
Greenmarket Square
Castle of Good Hope
Newlands Stadium
Kalk Bay Beach
Iziko Old Town House Museum
Durban
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Phezulu Safari Beach
uShaka Marine World
Kwa Muhle Museum
South Beach
East London
Eastern Beach
Nahoon Beach
Bonza Bay Beach
Port Elizabeth
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Hobie Beach
King's Beach
Humewood Beach
Summerstrand Beach
Bloemfontein
Free State Stadium
Mangaung Oval
Oliewne Art Gallery
National Women's Monument and War Museum
Freshford House Museum
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg Oval
Voortrekker Museum
Tatham Art Gallery
Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay Beach
Johannesburg
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Sandton Convention Centre
Montecasino
Topstar Screen and City View
Absa Art Gallery
Cape Town
Greenmarket Square
Castle of Good Hope
Newlands Stadium
Kalk Bay Beach
Iziko Old Town House Museum
Durban
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Phezulu Safari Beach
uShaka Marine World
Kwa Muhle Museum
South Beach
East London
Eastern Beach
Nahoon Beach
Bonza Bay Beach
Port Elizabeth
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Hobie Beach
King's Beach
Humewood Beach
Summerstrand Beach
Bloemfontein
Free State Stadium
Mangaung Oval
Oliewne Art Gallery
National Women's Monument and War Museum
Freshford House Museum
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg Oval
Voortrekker Museum
Tatham Art Gallery
Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay Beach
Cheapest flights to cities in South Africa
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Useful information for your flight to South Africa
Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to South Africa
Flying into Cape Town Airport is typically the best way to visit Camps Bay Beach, since it is the closest airport to the area.
The cheapest flights to South Africa recently found by momondo users are €57 with FlySafair, €88 with Kulula, and €94 with British Airways.
According to our data, 39% of momondo users who travelled to South Africa in the last year flew into Johannesburg OR Tambo (located in Johannesburg), making it the most popular airport to fly to. There may be other airports in South Africa, but the majority of our users take flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo in order to visit Johannesburg and it’s surrounding areas.
The best day to take a flight to South Africa is on Tuesday, followed by Wednesday. Tuesday and Wednesday tend to have the lowest flight prices to South Africa. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Saturday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to South Africa.
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Flights to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight routes to South Africa
These routes have the cheapest flights to South Africa found by momondo users in Ireland
| Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
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| Dublin | Johannesburg | 13h 40m | €466 |
| Dublin | Cape Town | 14h 00m | €522 |
| Cork | Cape Town | 16h 25m | €599 |
| Dublin | Durban | 17h 55m | €636 |
| Dublin | Port Elizabeth | 23h 15m | €744 |
| Dublin | George | 24h 20m | €1,179 |
| Cork | Johannesburg | 14h 40m | €1,309 |
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