You can fly from Ireland to Johannesburg, South Africa from just a cheap €354! There are two variants of routes available with these low prices. The lowest fares are with Star Alliance Member, Ethiopian Airlines when flying from Dublin. Other flights are with SkyTeam members KLM with some legs operating with Air France. We have found flights from both Dublin and Cork when flying SkyTeam. These are amongst the lowest prices we see to fly to South Africa from Europe so make sure to check these out if you're interested in swapping this winter for summer! There are dates available in late 2019 and early 2020. All prices are for a roundtrip and inclusive of taxes, fees, and hand luggage. 2x checked luggage is included when flying Ethiopian Airlines. Checked luggage is available for an extra fee with SkyTeam.
Ethiopian Airlines promotion conditions
If interested in flights with Ethiopian Airlines you will find the cheapest flights when departing Dublin to Johannesburg in late November to December 2019. Blackout period for departures around Christmas dates. Min stay 4 days. Max stay is 3 months. Fare class is E. This Ethiopian Airlines sale has no information regarding an end date so book soon to avoid disappointment!
KLM promotion conditions
If interested in the flights with KLM you will find the cheapest flights when departing Ireland to Johannesburg in late October 2019 to March 2020. Blackout period for departures around Christmas dates. Min stay 6 days, and you must stay for at least one Sunday for these prices. Max stay is 1 month. Fare class is L/G. This SkyTeam sale is available until 31st July or until sold out.
How to book
We recommend you first compare the cheapest flights via Google Flights (Guide). The tool gives you an almost instant result and you can easily browse through all the months. You can then book this deal directly with KLM although the lowest prices were found through booking agents recommended from Skyscanner. If interested in this offer you can refer to our booking samples below.
Booking sample
Dublin - Johannesburg for €354/€369 (22.11 - 05.12)
Cork - Johannesburg for €379 (26.11 - 10.12)
Dublin - Johannesburg for €354/€369 (02.12 - 15.12)
Cork - Johannesburg for €379 (13.12 - 29.12) - Christmas Dates!!
Dublin - Johannesburg for €367 (30.12 - 13-01) - New Years Dates!!
Dublin - Johannesburg for €367 (05.02.2020 - 19.02.2020)
Plenty of other dates are available, in particular with KLM/Air France! Make use of the calendar options on Google Flights to see if the best dates for you are possible.
Accommodation
Set off to the Gateway of Africa! In the heart of Johannesburg is Newtown, which is home to Joburg’s most famous tourist attractions, including Market Theatre and Museum Africa. From Jo’Burg drive east to Kruger National Park. You can take a safari and catch a glimpse of the Big Five out in the bush. In November, you may even see game animals being born! Head to Booking.com or Hotels.com to find the perfect hotel, apartment or safari lodge for your stay.
Booking sample of cheap flights from Dublin to Johannesburg from €367. As per our booking your outbound flight from Dublin Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport would be on the 30th of December returning on the 13th of January 2019.