Dublin, the Wild Atlantic Way & ancient castles — with some of the cheapest transatlantic fares
Ireland punches well above its weight for cheap transatlantic flights thanks to Aer Lingus's competitive pricing and US preclearance at Dublin and Shannon airports. The strong Irish-American connection means more direct routes than you'd expect, with flights from over a dozen US cities. Once there, Ireland's compact size means you can see the entire country in a week.
January through March and October through November offer the cheapest flights. September offers the best weather-to-price balance.
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SFO to Taipei at $258 round-trip is 100% below typical - plus London for $283 and Cancun for $344 direct from SFO.
LAX to Seattle for $248 round-trip - 100% below the typical median price - plus Paris for $397 and Los Cabos for just $266 direct from LAX.
Miami to San Juan just hit $100 round-trip - 100% below typical - plus Atlanta to Cancun for $225 direct and Seattle to Amsterdam for $594.
IAD → Paris for $672 round-trip - 100% below typical - plus San Juan from $137 at BWI and Madrid from $444 at Dulles this week.
Round-trip to Tokyo for just $814 - 100% below typical prices from Logan - plus Zurich from $281 direct and Punta Cana from $316 this fall.
MAN to Athens for just £259 return - a remarkable fare for a direct November flight - plus Alicante from £29 and Toronto from £331 direct with Air Canada.
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How cheap can flights to Ireland get?
Error fares and sales regularly bring roundtrip fares under $350 from East Coast cities. Aer Lingus's regular sales often offer $399-449 roundtrip from multiple US cities.
What is US preclearance?
US preclearance at Dublin and Shannon airports means you go through US immigration and customs before boarding your flight home. When you land in the US, you walk straight out — no immigration lines.
Should I fly into Dublin or Shannon?
Dublin has more flight options and cheaper fares. Shannon is ideal if you're headed to western Ireland (Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Ring of Kerry). Consider flying into one and out of the other.
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