Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
A direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport takes on average 10 hours 7 minutes. The timezone in Dublin is UTC+0, making it 7 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Each week, there are 8 flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, pick the 12:15 Aer Lingus flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from SFO to DUB is 18:20 with Aer Lingus.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Aer Lingus is your gateway to exploring Dublin (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Ireland!). Look through the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport offered by this popular carrier.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and DUB:
London Heathrow Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Ireland. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before organising your cheap ticket from SFO to DUB, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport is R 5,134. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,099. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SFO to DUB.
The cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SFO to DUB. There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 47 minutes.
Got an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near DUB:
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
From Dublin Airport, Dublin is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 29 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 9 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Dublin in February.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dublin Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 20ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to DUB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Dublin
Start your Dublin trip right by finding a wonderful stay. Once you've booked your flight from SFO to DUB, have a look at our accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Dublin itinerary.
Complete your Dublin trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Dublin Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Dublin escape.
