Aer Lingus is providing round-trip flights to Ireland starting at $369 this year, so take advantage of that and have a pint at a Dublin bar or a stroll around the quaint Irish towns close to Shannon.
Fly to Dublin or Shannon from a select few U.S. locations.
The deal's travel window extends from January 18 to May 31, giving you plenty of time to organize your trip.
The duration of this offer, which runs through January 25th, and the costs of your flight will largely depend on whatever part of the United States you depart from.
Flights from the East Coast to Ireland start at $369, those from the Midwest at $459, and those from the West Coast at $499.
Basics of deals
Airlines: Aer Lingus.
Flights to Dublin and Shannon are available from Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Hartford, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle.
(Flights from Hartford to Ireland begin in March, while those from Cleveland to Ireland start in May.)
Booking information can be found on Aer Lingus' website.
Travel window: January 18 through May 31.
Book by January 25.
Flight examples
Dates are important, too, even if rates in this deal mostly rely on the area you're flying from.
In comparison to journeys booked between January 18 and March 31, fares for excursions taking place between April 1 and May 31 are more expensive.
For instance, airfare from the East Coast to Ireland from January 18 to March 31 will cost $369, but from April 1 to May 31 it will cost $499.
Here are a few flights we considered worthwhile to book:
• Starting from $369, flights connect Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) with Shannon Airport (SNN).
• Starting at $369, you may fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dublin Airport (DUB).
• Starting from $422, flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to DUB.
• Starting at $459, a flight from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to DUB.
• Starting at $483, there are flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to DUB.
• Starting at $498 from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to DUB.
Aer Lingus offers a few economical travel options, each costing under $200, for a flight from Boston to Dublin on March 1.
Both departure times are in the evening, one at 6:15 and the other at 9:30.
Aer Lingus offers two economy flights on March 6 for a return to Boston, one departing at 11:30 am and the other at 4:45 pm.
The cheapest economy choice is Aer Lingus' Saver class, which only comes with a carry-on and a free lunch.
There are additional charges for seat preference and checked luggage.
You will have to pay extra for seat selection if you choose to purchase a Saver economy ticket.
The price of a ticket ranges from $29.99 to $114.99; the most costly seats are in rows near the exit and have more legroom.
Prices for checked baggage depending on the weight. Bags that weigh up to 44 pounds cost $109.98 and the heaviest possible bags, which weigh between 56 and 66 pounds, cost $129.98.
Enhance your purchase
Be sure to use a card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, like The Platinum Card® from American Express (5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel, on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), Citi Prestige® Card (5 points per dollar on airfare), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve (3 points per dollar on airfare), American Express® Gold Card (3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2 points per dollar on travel).
In conclusion
If you've been itching to visit to Ireland, especially during the warmer months when flights may be pricey, this Aer Lingus offer is fantastic.
Even if these discounts are available at Aer Lingus' economy rate, the cost is still competitive.
Additionally, this offer gives you some flexibility because the travel dates range from January 18 to May 31.
You have plenty of time to plan your Ireland trip before making a reservation if you intend to go during the spring.
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