In order to allow students the flexibility to plan independent travel and to take advantage of travel benefits such as frequent flyer miles, ISA does not coordinate airfare for students (with the exception of between program cities for the
Multi-Country program). Instead, we are happy to direct students towards airlines, travel agencies, and other
resources that we find useful when planning a trip. Thorough research, well in advance (at least two months), is the
key to finding a reasonably priced airline ticket (though uncontrollable factors can sometimes affect airfares regardless of when tickets are purchased).
Nonetheless, we recommend inquiring with three types of resources before purchasing a ticket: student travel
agencies, discount internet search engines, and the airlines themselves.
Student travel agencies tend to offer discounted rates. They are especially accommodating when a change or
cancellation is made to the flight, as they tend to charge nominal fees for such changes compared to the fees charged by most airlines and travel agencies.
Internet search engines provide a quick and easy method for comparing multiple airlines at a glance, and at times special "web fares"
may be offered.
It is always good to call the airline directly for concrete information, special deals, and to inquire whether frequent
flyer miles may be applied to the ticket.
The following price suggestions reflect average round-trip airfare prices to ISA program sites:
- South America ($1200 or more)
- Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, or Panama ($500-$800)
- Mexico ($300-$700)
- Europe ($500-$1200)
- China or South Korea ($1200 or more)
- Jordan ($1200 or more)
- Morocco ($2000 or more)
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