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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 €619 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is €939 and €881 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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FAQs for booking flights from South Africa to Ireland

  • 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 €543. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are €657 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 afternoon, when retur flights cost €540 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ireland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is €567.

Reviews of the top airline flying from South Africa 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.
7.4
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1283 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.6Boarding
Airline reviews

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2025BKK - AUH
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The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

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