Statistics on Dublin-Cork 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 Cork (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Cork from Dublin airport is $ 156 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 118 (in september) and $ 181 (in march), which is a saving of $ 39 or a surplus of $ 26 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $53 to $105 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cork before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Cork plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 19686 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cork from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 118, saving $ 39 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 156). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 181).
Flight Dublin-Cork: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 84 | $ 139 | fair price |
| February | $ 90 | $ 166 | high price |
| March | $ 101 | $ 181 the most expensive | very high price |
| April | $ 113 | $ 175 | high price |
| May | $ 101 | $ 178 | high price |
| June | $ 89 | $ 161 | fair price |
| July | $ 91 | $ 171 | high price |
| August | $ 98 | $ 155 | fair price |
| September | $ 92 | $ 118 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 96 | $ 127 | good price |
| November | $ 90 | $ 134 | good price |
| December | $ 90 | $ 158 | 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 Cork
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Cork range from $0 to $419. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $0 to $53), 2% at the maximum price (from $366 to $419). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $53 to $105 (40% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Cork flight
There are 3 companies that serve Dublin from Cork airport: Ryanair, Aer Lingus and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 19686 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (75% of the time) on the Dublin->Cork route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Cork 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 $8. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $19.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cork to Dublin departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $15. Conversely, departing from Cork on a friday may cost you an additional $11.
Top prices Dublin-Cork
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Cork | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 132 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Cork | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 133 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Cork | 06-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 131 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Cork | 07-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 129 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Cork | 08-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 119 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Cork | 12-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 120 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Cork | 13-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 129 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Cork | 18-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 131 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Cork | 20-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 129 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Cork | 06-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 132 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Dublin - Cork 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-Cork flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Cork, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 130 $, which is a saving of 26 $ 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 (99 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Cork 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: 100 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 111), 3 to 4 months ($ 120) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 114 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 138), 3 to 4 months ($ 129), 4 to 5 months ($ 128) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 129 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 153), 2 to 3 months ($ 156), 5 to 6 months ($ 141) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 146 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 174), 3 to 4 months ($ 168), 4 to 5 months ($ 149), 5 to 6 months ($ 159), 6 to 7 months ($ 168) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 150 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 173), 4 to 5 months ($ 171), 6 to 7 months ($ 155) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 110 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 156) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 138 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 144) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 133 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 134), 3 to 4 months ($ 148) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 98 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 101), 2 to 3 months ($ 118) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 104 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 111), 2 to 3 months ($ 114) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 109 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 110), 3 to 4 months ($ 134) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 143 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 155), 2 to 3 months ($ 144), 3 to 4 months ($ 154) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Cork are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Dublin to Cork: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 162 $130 to $212 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 129 $119 to $146 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 148 $132 to $159 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 153 $142 to $173 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 204 $175 to $254 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Cork. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!