Oneworld members British Airways, Finnair, and American Airlines are currently selling very cheap flights from Dublin to Los Angeles. The entire trip only costs €322 with hand luggage, or €441 with 23 kg of checked luggage.
Our calendar displays all available dates for trips of 6-39 days. Once you’ve selected the dates that suit you best, it can redirect you to British Airways’ booking site:
The routing depends on the airline that you choose. Finnair flies via Helsinki, British via London, and American either via Dallas, London, or Philadelphia. If you have a Oneworld frequent flyer status, flying with Finnair or American is better, as they’ll give you the checked luggage for free.
Search & Book
While the fare rules do not mention a booking period, they do mention specified travel periods:
Outbound:
- Until December 12
- December 29 – March 21
Inbound:
- Until December 26
- January 10 – April 2
Furthermore, you need to spend at least one Sunday in the USA before flying back, and have to book these flights at least 7 days before departure.
Our calendar displays all available dates, as does Google Flights. You can book these tickets directly on British Airways’ website.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
These tickets are issued in booking class O, meaning that for a trip via London, you can roughly expect:
- 5,724 Avios + 36 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 2,972 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 2,872 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 2,862 Points on Finnair Plus
- 2,862 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 2,862 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 2,862 Points + 14 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 2,862 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 2,862 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 2,862 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 1,212 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 1,162 Avios + 50 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 1,162 Avios + 210 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
If you’re flying before January 14, you can get double the amount of Avios at the British Airways Executive Club:
Destination
Information & Tips for Los Angeles
The metropolis in California, USA is especially famous for Hollywood. But Los Angeles offers much more to discover.
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Information & Tips for USA
The USA offers many sights, natural wonders and cultural significance. Thanks to numerous airlines offering flights across the Atlantic, it is always pretty inexpensive to get there. Alternatively, you can also cross the Atlantic by boat.
Immigration, ESTA & Visa Requirements
The USA has one of the strictest entry regulations in the world. Most EU citizens, among others, are lucky to be able to participate in the so-called Visa Waiver Program. If you get an electronic entry permit (ESTA) for approximately €20, you don’t need a visa for entry.
The Best Time to Visit
Due to its sheer size, the perfect time to visit the USA varies greatly from region to region. In winter, Florida is very popular due to the mild temperatures. In the summer the West and East Coasts are flooded by tourists which drives up the prices for hotels and flights and during the Indian Summer in late autumn New England is a very popular destination. The hurricane season between July and September can be dangerous in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida and the southern states are regularly struck by these tropical storms. Blizzards occur from the East Coast to the Midwest during the winter months and regularly put air traffic and public life on hold.
Currency
The US dollar is widely used throughout the world and accepted as a currency in most tourist hotspots worldwide. That being said, carrying cash isn’t necessary in the US, all you need is a credit card! These are very common in the USA and are accepted pretty much everywhere without any issues. If you already have a credit card in your wallet, you should make sure that it does not charge a foreign currency fee if possible. Carrying a few dollars in cash doesn’t hurt though. You might need cash e.g. for the bus ticket if you want to buy it directly from the driver. Most of the time you even have to give exact change.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Knowroaming and Ubigi. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
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Comments (2)
Hi Ditmar,
The same routing in discounted C class would be great 😉
It sure would