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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OAK → Las Vegas for just $43 round-trip - 76% below the typical $177 median - plus SJC → LA for $38 and SFO → Dublin for $590 direct with Aer Lingus.
Alaska Airlines is flying LAX to Los Cabos for $376 round-trip - 58% below the typical median - and that's just the start: Seattle is as low as $102 and Vancouver hits $149 direct with Flair.
ATL → San Juan at $106 round-trip is 80% below its typical median price - plus Tokyo from SEA for $845 and Frankfurt from DEN for $977.
LGA → Miami is 36% below typical right now at just $239 - plus JFK → San Francisco for $377 and Newark → Lisbon direct for $628.
Dulles to Madrid for $465 round-trip - 85% below typical - plus San Juan from $133 at BWI and Seoul from $994 at IAD.
BOS to Tel Aviv at $967 round-trip is 77% below its typical median price - plus San Juan for $297 and Punta Cana for $370 are turning heads this week.
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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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