How to Get to Dublin from Canada: Every Route Explained

Today is March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, which makes it the perfect day to explore a trip to Ireland’s capital. Dublin remains one of the most popular European destinations for Canadian travellers. Whether you are visiting for the history, pub culture, live music, or as a gateway to explore the rest of Ireland, the Irish capital continues to draw visitors year after year.

The good news is that getting there nonstop is easier than many travellers realize. Several airlines operate direct routes between Canada and Dublin, with flights departing from multiple cities across the country.

Also something to note is that flying from Canada to Dublin is often one of the most affordable ways to cross the Atlantic. Even if your final destination is elsewhere in Europe, Dublin makes a great stopover, with plenty of low-cost carriers ready to take you onward.

Here is your complete guide to flying from Canada to Dublin.

Note: All pricing listed in this blog post reflects the lowest round-trip fares I could find in 2026.


Where You Fly Into

Source: BBC

Almost all flights from Canada arrive at Dublin Airport, the main international gateway to Ireland.

Dublin Airport is located about 10 kilometres north of the city centre and handles all long haul flights arriving into Ireland.

Despite being the country’s largest airport, it is relatively easy to navigate and well connected to the city.

Most convenient way into the city: Dublin Express bus

For most travellers, taking an airport bus is the easiest and most affordable way to reach central Dublin.

  • Travel time to central Dublin: around 25 minutes depending on traffic
  • Frequency: buses run frequently throughout the day and into the night, ever 7.5 minutes
  • Cost: typically around €9 one way

Taxis and rideshare options are also widely available. Travel times are similar depending on traffic, but the cost is higher.


Air Canada Flights to Dublin

Air Canada offers several nonstop routes to Dublin, year round from Toronto and seasonally from Montreal and Vancouver.

  • Toronto to Dublin: Pricing from $713 CAD round-trip
  • Montreal to Dublin (May to September): Pricing from $916 CAD round-trip
  • Vancouver to Dublin (May to September): Pricing from $1,020 CAD round-trip

Flights are typically operated using wide body aircraft such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Passengers can choose between Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class.

If you live near one of Air Canada’s hubs or collect and redeem Aeroplan points, flying Air Canada to Dublin is a smart choice.


WestJet Flights to Dublin

WestJet provides strong seasonal service to Dublin from across Canada, including Western and Atlantic Canada.

  • Toronto to Dublin (March to September): Pricing from $718 CAD round-trip
  • Halifax to Dublin (May to September): Pricing from $781 CAD round-trip
  • St. John’s to Dublin (May to September): Pricing from $827 CAD round-trip
  • Calgary to Dublin (April to September): Pricing from $1,040 CAD round-trip

Flights from Calgary are typically operated on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner with three cabins of service.

From Eastern Canada, flights are shorter and usually operated on narrow-body Boeing 737 MAX8s. These usually offer Economy and Premium seating.

These WestJet routes are very convenient for travellers who want to avoid connections through larger hubs. If you’re based in Eastern Canada, this is a huge win.


Air Transat Flights to Dublin

Air Transat offers a seasonal option for travellers departing from Toronto.

  • Toronto to Dublin (April to September): Pricing from $733 CAD round-trip

Flights are typically operated on the narrow-body Airbus A321neo.

Air Transat offers Economy Class and Club Class and is known for competitive fares during peak travel months.


Aer Lingus Flights to Dublin

Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, provides a direct connection between Canada and Dublin year-round.

  • Toronto to Dublin: Pricing from $660 CAD round-trip

Flights are typically operated on the wide-body Airbus A330.

Passengers can choose between Economy and Business Class.

Flying Aer Lingus also provides convenient onward connections to destinations across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.


Tips for Finding Cheap Flights to Dublin

Flights between Canada and Dublin can vary depending on the time of year and demand. Here are a few strategies to help find better deals.

  • Be flexible with travel dates, especially during the summer peak season
  • Consider departing from a nearby city if multiple airports are accessible
  • Watch for airline fare sales when seasonal routes are announced
  • Use airline points strategically through loyalty programs
  • Look at shoulder seasons such as spring and early fall

With strong seasonal competition, travellers can often find great value when planning ahead.


The Bottom Line

Dublin is one of the most accessible European destinations from Canada, especially during the summer travel season.

With multiple airlines offering nonstop flights from cities across the country, travellers have a wide range of options when planning their trip.

Whether departing from Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, or Atlantic Canada, getting to Ireland has never been easier.

If Dublin is on your travel list for 2026, now is a great time to start monitoring flights and planning your trip.

Happy travels!

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