Statistics on Dublin-South Africa flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to South Africa from Dublin
The average price to go to South Africa from Dublin is $ 854 (round trip). It varies from $ 828 (Johannesburg) to $ 880 (Cape Town) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Dublin-South Africa flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Cape Town and Johannesburg.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | $ 880 | january, february, march, may, june, november (the cheapest) | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Dublin-Cape Town |
| Johannesburg | $ 828 | january, february, march (the cheapest), may, september, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Dublin-Johannesburg |
Round-trip airfare price Dublin-South Africa month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 778 to $ 824 | good price |
| February | $ 738 to $ 801 | good price |
| March | $ 725 to $ 780 | good price |
| April | $ 855 to $ 870 | fair price |
| May | $ 774 to $ 775 | good price |
| June | $ 799 to $ 838 | fair price |
| July | $ 983 to $ 1056 | high price |
| August | $ 1004 to $ 1100 | very high price |
| September | $ 735 to $ 889 | fair price |
| October | $ 782 to $ 904 | fair price |
| November | $ 757 to $ 770 | good price |
| December | $ 943 to $ 992 | high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to South Africa from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to South Africa from Dublin
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cape Town in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from Dublin to Cape Town is $ 880. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Dublin-Cape Town flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cape Town in South Africa in november to get the best price ($ 770, saving $ 110 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 880). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1100, which is $ 220 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Dublin-Cape Town and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Johannesburg in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from Dublin to Johannesburg is $ 828. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Dublin-Johannesburg flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Johannesburg in South Africa in march to get the best price ($ 725, saving $ 104 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 828). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1004, which is $ 177 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Dublin-Johannesburg and other statistics
Top prices Dublin-South Africa
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Cape Town | 17-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 612 | layover flight with Air France |
| Dublin → Johannesburg | 10-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 616 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Dublin → Johannesburg | 13-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 14-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 625 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Dublin → Johannesburg | 22-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 570 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 03-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 627 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 08-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 625 | layover flight with KLM |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 12-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 564 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 20-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 626 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 12-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 625 | layover flight with KLM |
When to buy plane tickets to go to South Africa (from Dublin)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Dublin to Cape Town
The price of tickets to Cape Town fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Dublin to Cape Town, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cape Town page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cape Town in South Africa 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 811 , which is $ 69 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 120 more than the average price).
When to buy your Dublin-Cape Town flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Dublin to Johannesburg
The price of tickets to Johannesburg fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Dublin to Johannesburg, you should buy your ticket on a monday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Johannesburg page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Johannesburg in South Africa 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 787 , which is $ 41 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 140 more than the average price).
When to buy your Dublin-Johannesburg flight ticket and other statistics