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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This week: direct flights to LA from £572, New York from £623, San Francisco from £588 - plus premium cabin deals for subscribers. Save up to 25% vs typical prices.
JFK to Tel Aviv is 37% below its typical price this week - plus direct flights to Cancun from Newark under $400 and a Dubai deal flying Emirates nonstop.
Paris for $1048 round-trip from Dulles - 57% below the typical median price - plus direct flights to London from $880 and Frankfurt from $1234. Summer Europe deals are here.
Icelandair is offering BOS to Reykjavik at 53% below typical prices this week - plus direct flights to Barcelona for $587 and Miami for just $157 round-trip.
MAN to Dublin for just £30 return - 79% below the typical £140 fare - plus Copenhagen for £36 and Faro for £43, all direct from Manchester.
Cape Town to London Heathrow for just $1271 round-trip - 68% below the typical median price of $3,923 - plus SIN to Tokyo for $345 and HKG to Tokyo for $193.
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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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