Philadelphia – Cork, Ireland. $486 (Basic Economy) / $686 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Exciting news for travelers heading to Cork! Prices may slightly vary based on your routing.

The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software lists flights for $686 in Regular Economy. By using those dates on American Airlines, you’re likely to find options at $486 (Basic Economy) and $686 (Regular Economy).

The $686 fare through American, British Airways, Finnair, and Iberia includes one checked bag and a standard carry-on as part of the regular economy class.

There’s also a $486 fare option categorized as Basic Economy/Economy Light. Here are some key points about this fare:

• DOES NOT allow advance seat assignments.
• DOES NOT include checked bags – these cost $75 for the first bag and $100 for the second.
• DOES NOT permit changes.
• DOES NOT allow cancellations. If you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period, this fare will have no value for future travel.
• Many online travel agencies may not clearly label these fares as BASIC ECONOMY.

Starting January 8, 2025, travelers to the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entry, costing £16 for a two-year period. If you’re just transiting through the UK without passing border control, an ETA is not required. Beware of fraudulent websites charging more than the official £16 fee from the UK Government.

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Blarney Castle, House & Gardens, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland – Photo: Robert Linsdell via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date. For more options, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from late October to early December or January 2026. Departures can be Sunday through Wednesday, with returns on Tuesday through Friday. A Sunday stay is required. Availability is limited and must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure.

• Note: While this fare is valid at the time of posting, if this post is older than two days, the fare may no longer be available.

How to Search for Availability:

• This section is for checking availability. To purchase tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section of this post.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software should be filled out as shown below:

• You cannot purchase tickets directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. Follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below for ticket purchases.

Fare Class:

• B (Basic Economy)
• O (Regular Economy)

Routing:

• PHL – LHR (London) – ORK (Cork) – LHR – PHL

Stopover:

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 7,754 miles
• Loyalty Points: 2,695 points
• Redeemable Miles: 2,695 miles

How to Buy:

• Book directly on American Airlines using the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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