How to get from Cape Town to Dublin

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via London: about 16h 10m including the connection. Other options: via Zurich, Amsterdam, Munich and Paris. Two tickets from $228.

Flights from Cape Town to Dublin

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via London
16h 10m
two tickets, via London
$228
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,209 mi (9,993 km)
fastest
Via London
United Kingdom
16h 10m
with the connection
Cape Town to London flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Dublin: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Dublin flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $228
Via Zurich
Switzerland
16h 25m
with the connection
Cape Town to Zurich flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Dublin flight 2h 20m
two ticketsfrom $624
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
16h 30m
with the connection
Cape Town to Amsterdam flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Dublin flight 1h 40m
two ticketsfrom $890
Via Munich
Germany
16h 50m
with the connection
Cape Town to Munich flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Dublin flight 2h 35m
two ticketsfrom $688
Via Paris
France
16h 55m
with the connection
Cape Town to Paris flight 12h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle. Departure to Dublin: Beauvais-Tille, Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.
Paris to Dublin flight 1h 50m
two ticketsfrom $789

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Dublin

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, August and September, +17° to +20° by day, sea +16° to +17°. In November it is +11° by day and +6° at night, sea +11°, with 12 rainy days.

Jan
+8° +3° +7° 11 days
Feb
+10° +5° +8° 13 days
Mar
+11° +5° +8° 14 days
Apr
+12° +6° +11° 12 days
May
+15° +9° +14° 14 days
Jun
+18° +11° +16° 14 days
Jul
+20° +13° +17° 16 days
Aug
+20° +13° +17° 14 days
Sep
+17° +11° +16° 13 days
Oct
+15° +9° +14° 16 days
Nov
+11° +6° +11° 12 days
Dec
+9° +5° +9° 14 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Dublin?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via London.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cape Town to Dublin?
Via London: 11h 50m to the connection, 1h 20m after it, about 16h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Dublin with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $228. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Cape Town and Dublin?
London (16h 10m total), Zurich (16h 25m total), Amsterdam (16h 30m total), Munich (16h 50m total) and Paris (16h 55m total).
How far is Dublin from Cape Town?
6,209 mi (9,993 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.