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DUBLIN, October 14 — U.S. travelers seeking to fly to Ireland using airline miles and credit card points have a range of award options through major global alliances and partner programs, with specific mileage requirements and fees outlined for economy and business class redemptions. The Best Ways to Fly to Ireland with Points and Miles [2026] details that award flights to Ireland are accessible via Oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance, as well as select partner airlines outside these alliances.
Ireland’s two primary international gateways — Dublin Airport (DUB) in the northwest and Shannon Airport (SNN) in the southwest — serve as key destinations for transatlantic award travel. For economy class, Star Alliance carriers require 70,000 to 80,000 miles plus $39 or more in taxes and fees for round-trip awards.
Business class awards on the same alliance demand 120,000 to 160,000 miles plus $39 or more in taxes and fees. While most programs price awards for round-trip itineraries, some allow one-way bookings to increase flexibility. Aeroplan, Air Canada’s loyalty program, is highlighted for competitive redemption rates on flights to Europe, including Ireland.
It enables members to add stopovers in other European cities at no extra mileage cost. Aeroplan partners with Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines for transatlantic service.
Examples of bookable flights to Dublin (DUB) are noted, subject to sufficient Aeroplan point balances. Points can be earned through transfers from American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, and Rove Miles, all at a 1:1 ratio except Marriott, which transfers at 3:1 and includes a 5,000-mile bonus for every 60,000 points transferred.
The Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card is presented as a co-branded option that allows direct earning of Aeroplan points: up to 5x on Air Canada purchases, 3x on travel, 2x on dining, groceries, and gas, and 1x on other purchases. Cardholders receive a 15% discount when booking Air Canada flights with points. New applicants can earn up to 115,000 bonus Aeroplan points — 75,000 after spending $4,000 in the first three months, and an additional 40,000 after spending $20,000 in the first 12 months.
The card carries a $195 annual fee and a variable APR ranging from 19.74% to 28.24%. It is recommended for applicants with good to excellent credit, defined as a FICO® Score 8 between 670 and 850.
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As award travel remains a strategic tool for transatlantic mobility, monitoring program changes and partner availability will be key for travelers optimizing redemptions to Ireland.
