Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 11 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco seven hours behind Dublin.
Each week, there are eight Dublin Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, go for the 12:15 Aer Lingus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 12:50 with Aer Lingus.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DUB to SFO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aer Lingus has direct flights from Dublin Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Aer Lingus.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for DUB to SFO flights is Aer Lingus.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DUB and SFO:
Vancouver International Airport
Calgary International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 5,481 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dublin Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 7,391. These prices may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from DUB to SFO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of the flights that depart from Dublin Airport, 72.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Dublin Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near DUB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're getting in on a late Dublin Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dublin Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Dublin Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without dropping by Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
