San Diego International to Dublin
5197 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 51m with 3 airlines operating direct service from San Diego International (SAN) to Dublin (DUB). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $699 return), with peak prices in August (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from San Diego International
San Diego International is the busiest single-runway commercial airport in the United States, sitting 3 miles from downtown San Diego. MTS Route 992 runs from the terminals directly to downtown in around 15 minutes for $2.50; the future Trolley extension (planned 2027) will provide direct light rail. Southwest and Alaska have the largest schedules; American, Delta and United add full-service capacity. Limited international long-haul — British Airways and Lufthansa serve London and Frankfurt direct.
Arriving in Dublin
Dublin Airport is 10 km north of central Dublin. Aircoach and Dublin Bus 16 run direct to the centre. Aer Lingus is the dominant transatlantic carrier with US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance — passengers clear US immigration before boarding the return flight. Cheapest US fares are November (post-summer) and January–February; peak demand is mid-June through mid-September.
Who flies SAN to DUB?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 10h 51m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 10h 51m | Economy |
| Japan Airlines | JL | 10h 51m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly SAN→DUB
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
San Diego to Dublin FAQs
Direct flights from San Diego International (SAN) to Dublin (DUB) take approximately 10h 51m for the 5197-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
3 carriers operate direct service from San Diego International (SAN) to Dublin (DUB): British Airways, Lufthansa and Japan Airlines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 90 days. US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance available at Dublin and Shannon airports. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Dublin (DUB) is the primary international airport for Dublin. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.