Statistics on Dublin-Belfast flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Belfast (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Belfast from Dublin airport is $ 147 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 130 (in january) and $ 167 (in april), which is a saving of $ 18 or a surplus of $ 21 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $108 to $162 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Belfast before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Belfast plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 23357 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Belfast from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 130, saving $ 18 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 147). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 167).
Flight Dublin-Belfast: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 118 | $ 130 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 129 | $ 147 | fair price |
| March | $ 133 | $ 151 | fair price |
| April | $ 138 | $ 167 the most expensive | very high price |
| May | $ 133 | $ 153 | fair price |
| June | $ 130 | $ 146 | fair price |
| July | $ 129 | $ 149 | fair price |
| August | $ 131 | $ 151 | fair price |
| September | $ 119 | $ 132 | good price |
| October | $ 121 | $ 144 | fair price |
| November | $ 116 | $ 132 | good price |
| December | $ 122 | $ 160 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Belfast
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Belfast range from $54 to $323. 15% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 2% at the maximum price (from $270 to $323). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $108 to $162 (62% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Belfast flight
There are 3 companies that serve Dublin from Belfast airport: Ryanair, Aer Lingus and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 23357 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (82% of the time) on the Dublin->Belfast route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Belfast flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $7. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $7.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Belfast to Dublin departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $4. Conversely, departing from Belfast on a friday may cost you an additional $5.
Top prices Dublin-Belfast
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Belfast | 17-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 137 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Belfast | 19-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 114 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Belfast | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 140 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Belfast | 23-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 105 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Belfast | 24-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 144 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Belfast | 03-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 145 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Belfast | 11-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 138 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Belfast | 11-07 to 18-07-2024 | $ 129 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Belfast | 22-07 to 26-07-2024 | $ 128 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Belfast | 13-08 to 20-08-2024 | $ 140 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
When to book your flight Dublin - Belfast to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Belfast flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Belfast, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 133 $, which is a saving of 14 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (87 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Belfast flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 112 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 117), 3 to 4 months ($ 123), 4 to 5 months ($ 130) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 123 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 132), 2 to 3 months ($ 132), 3 to 4 months ($ 126), 5 to 6 months ($ 140) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 133 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 139), 2 to 3 months ($ 144), 3 to 4 months ($ 138), 5 to 6 months ($ 135) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 143 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 158), 2 to 3 months ($ 154), 4 to 5 months ($ 151), 5 to 6 months ($ 147), 6 to 7 months ($ 149) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 139 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 148), 4 to 5 months ($ 153), 6 to 7 months ($ 151) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 130 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 133), 2 to 3 months ($ 142) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 132 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 133) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 132 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 137) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 112 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 124), 2 to 3 months ($ 132) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 124 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 130), 3 to 4 months ($ 137) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 114 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 131) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 143 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 147), 3 to 4 months ($ 149), 4 to 5 months ($ 147) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Belfast are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Dublin to Belfast: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 190 $105 to $879 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 154 $138 to $190 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 150 $128 to $160 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 185 $140 to $228 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 173 $147 to $199 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 199 $199 to $199 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 174 $174 to $174 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 217 $164 to $244 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 598 $598 to $598 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 249 $249 to $249 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Belfast.