International route
Cheap flights from Dublin to San Francisco
Dublin Airport (DUB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 5,085 miles, 10h 35m nonstop.
DUB to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,085 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 10h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- ASEI2 airlinesAlaska, Aer Lingus
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday16% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 8h behindSan Francisco vs Dublin
Dublin to San Francisco
Round trips from $433
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Dublin to San Francisco
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 16 more with one stop.
- EIAer LingusNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $70
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, MIA, PHX, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, SEA, LAX, JFK, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IAH, EWR, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLUAB64 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADLB63 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- London (LGW)BANO2 airlines
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
DublinSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only Alaska and Aer Lingus fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or JFK is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $433; September 2026 is the most expensive at $575 and up, a difference of $142 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 16% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- San Francisco is 8 hours behind Dublin. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Dublin to San FranciscoDublin to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Dublin to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 10h 35m gate to gate, covering 5,085 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DUB to SFO?
Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus operate nonstop flights from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, JFK and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $433 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Dublin to San Francisco flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Dublin and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind Dublin. DUB is on Europe/Dublin time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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