Statistics on Dublin-Boston 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 Boston (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Boston from Dublin airport is $ 530 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 431 (in march) and $ 786 (in july), which is a saving of $ 100 or a surplus of $ 256 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $378 to $432 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Boston before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Boston plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Boston from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 431, saving $ 100 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 530). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 786).
Flight Dublin-Boston: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 362 | $ 491 | good price |
| February | $ 341 | $ 495 | good price |
| March | $ 347 | $ 431 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 410 | $ 511 | good price |
| May | $ 426 | $ 510 | good price |
| June | $ 470 | $ 592 | fair price |
| July | $ 654 | $ 786 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 600 | $ 687 | high price |
| September | $ 395 | $ 458 | good price |
| October | $ 394 | $ 451 | good price |
| November | $ 380 | $ 450 | good price |
| December | $ 386 | $ 489 | good 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 Boston
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Boston range from $216 to $971. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $216 to $270), 1% at the maximum price (from $917 to $971). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $378 to $432 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Boston flight
There are 12 companies that serve Dublin from Boston airport: Aer Lingus, Fly Play, Icelandair, British Airways, KLM, Delta, Air France, jetBlue, Lufthansa, Swiss, United and TAP.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Aer Lingus was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Dublin->Boston route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Dublin-Boston flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 187 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Boston flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $33. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $51.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Boston 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 $28. Conversely, departing from Boston on a friday may cost you an additional $59.
Top prices Dublin-Boston
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Boston | 06-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 390 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Boston | 11-09 to 18-09-2024 | $ 394 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Boston | 15-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 394 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Boston | 17-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 335 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Boston | 04-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 402 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Boston | 17-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 326 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Boston | 01-11 to 05-11-2024 | $ 297 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Dublin → Boston | 06-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 403 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Boston | 22-12 to 29-12-2024 | $ 369 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Dublin → Boston | 02-04 to 06-04-2025 | $ 407 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Dublin - Boston 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 10 to 11 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-Boston flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Boston, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 441 $, which is a saving of 89 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (104 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Boston 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 379 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 479), 6 to 7 months ($ 464), 11 to 12 months ($ 483) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 362 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 495), 3 to 4 months ($ 495), 5 to 6 months ($ 450), 7 to 8 months ($ 451), 8 to 9 months ($ 469) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 353 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 381), 4 to 5 months ($ 389) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 463 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 504), 4 to 5 months ($ 468), 5 to 6 months ($ 503), 9 to 10 months ($ 502), 11 to 12 months ($ 507) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 444 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 501), 3 to 4 months ($ 495), 5 to 6 months ($ 451), 6 to 7 months ($ 465), 11 to 12 months ($ 488) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 462 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 523), 6 to 7 months ($ 536), 11 to 12 months ($ 531) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 593 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 778), 2 to 3 months ($ 638), 6 to 7 months ($ 786), 7 to 8 months ($ 778), 11 to 12 months ($ 733) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 518 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 550), 3 to 4 months ($ 560), 4 to 5 months ($ 675), 11 to 12 months ($ 666) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 391 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 444), 1 to 2 months ($ 395), 2 to 3 months ($ 397), 4 to 5 months ($ 403) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 352 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 382), 3 to 4 months ($ 405), 4 to 5 months ($ 450) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 349 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 350), 3 to 4 months ($ 432) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 406 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 489), 2 to 3 months ($ 413), 3 to 4 months ($ 430) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Boston are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Dublin to Boston: 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 | $ 553 $323 to $1047 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 607 $390 to $915 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 735 $424 to $1080 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 615 $437 to $831 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 437 $335 to $718 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 456 $323 to $718 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 452 $289 to $660 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 510 $368 to $684 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 552 $498 to $595 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 577 $421 to $692 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 547 $485 to $730 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 477 $407 to $643 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august, september and april are cheaper to travel to Boston. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!