Looking for flights to a foreign country can seem daunting but there are lots of easy ways to make your trip comfortable and relatively inexpensive. Elliott and I have been keeping an eye on flight prices from the US to Dublin and so far there are a few websites that give significantly discounted tickets from airlines you trust.

Note: All flights should end up at the Dublin International Airport (DUB)

Trip Advisor is an excellent resource! You can ask them to send you price alerts for flights to Ireland straight to your email. They also have a "compare prices" feature that shows 5 or 6 of their competitor's prices: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Flights-g186605-Dublin...

Tip: Make sure you double check your layover time. Some airports don't have regular flights to a certain destination and may add over 24hours layover time to your flight. Always triple check before you buy your ticket!

I also recommend looking at Student Universe for flights. Student Universe offers discounted flights for students, faculty, and staff, as well as adults. When you find a flight you're interested check the details to make sure your flight price is compatible for non-students. Student Universe consistently offers the lowest international flights I've seen online: https://www.studentuniverse.com/

Tip: Some flights charge more for checked baggage, and some charge extra even for your carry ons! Make sure you check the policies for your flight before packing. However, most international flights give you at least one checked bag free!

Some people also like to use Kayak to find their flights. Make sure that you double check your price with other online prices before you choose your ticket! https://www.kayak.com/flights

Packing Tips: Rolling your clothes instead of folding them will help you to fit more into your suitcase! Also, adding a a dryer sheet or two in your suitcase will keep your clothes smelling fresh.

You will not need a visa to travel to Ireland! It is possible to stay up to 3 months in Ireland without a visa. Make sure your passport is up to date and you'll be all set to fly!

To Check a Bag or Not to Check a Bag: If you're thinking about checking a bag and are worried about it being overweight never fear! Carry on bags are not checked for weight, only size. As long as your carry on suitcase is the approved size you can put all of your heaviest items (shoes and sundries) in your carry on and cut back the weight in your checked bag!

When traveling internationally I always include my toothbrush, mini toothpaste, eye cover, headphones, mini pillow, mini deodorant, sweatshirt, and all important medications in my personal bag on the plane to insure I always have easy access to necessities!

What to wear on the flight: Always wear your most comfortable clothes on the flight. I often wear my bulkiest comfortable clothes and biggest shoes or boots to help save on space! It is also helpful to wear socks to avoid walking barefoot through security. If you want you can always pack a change of clothes in your carry on for when you arrive. Airplanes can often be cold so bring a jacket or sweatshirt with you on the plane. Ireland is significantly colder than most of the US in the summer with temperatures ranging from the mid-high 70s to the high 40s so be prepared!

Bring your own food: If you're worried about being hungry on the plane bring your own food! It is safe and encouraged to bring sandwiches and snack foods with you (baring fruit) and you should have no problems getting through security with them.

If you have any questions or want more tips feel free to contact us!