Getting There
Purchasing a trans-Atlantic plane ticket can be an expensive
proposition, but planning ahead can help to lessen the hit on your
wallet. Here's what we suggest:
The St. John's Subsidy
Program*
All St. John's students participating in semester programs are
eligible for a special subsidized airfare rate through our travel
agent, STA Travel. Click here for instructions on how to book your
flight!
*Visiting students are not eligible for the St. John's flight
subsidy
**Please note that the flight subsidy price is based on flights
departing and arriving from the NYC area airports and on the
designated dates of the program. Please work with the STA travel
agency for flights departing and/or arriving from different
airports.
***Discover the World students should book a flight to the first
city of your rotation and from the third city of your rotation. All
inter-continental travel is included in your program fee. Please
contact our office if you have not yet received your rotation
order.
If You're Not Going Through STA
Travel
Students who choose not to take advantage of the flight subsidy
program should be aware of the following information on
international air travel:
- The program start date for all spring semester programs is
Tuesday, August 20. No students will be permitted to enter any
campus prior to that date, so plan accordingly (flights arriving on
the 20th will usually leave the US on the evening of the
19th).
- Similarly, all students must exit the campus or residence on
their program's end date. If you book a flight that leaves later
than that date, be sure to also book a hotel or hostel.
- This may seem obvious, but the earlier you book, the better. We
strongly recommend waiting until details of the flight subsidy
program are announced on February 15, but be aware that flight
prices will increase sharply as the departure date approaches.