San Francisco International to Dublin
5085 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 38m with 10 airlines operating direct service from San Francisco International (SFO) to Dublin (DUB). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $605 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $605). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from San Francisco International
San Francisco International is United's main Pacific hub and Alaska Airlines' largest non-Seattle base. Four terminals form a single ring connected by the AirTrain shuttle, with BART running from the dedicated airport station directly to Powell Street downtown in around 30 minutes for $10. Heavy fog from May through August causes chronic morning delays — book mid-day departures during summer where possible. International long-haul to Asia and Europe is the deepest on the West Coast.
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 SFO to DUB?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 10h 38m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Japan Airlines | JL | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 10h 38m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 10h 38m | Economy |
10 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly SFO→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 Francisco to Dublin FAQs
Direct flights from San Francisco International (SFO) to Dublin (DUB) take approximately 10h 38m for the 5085-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.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $605. Jun 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.
10 carriers operate direct service from San Francisco International (SFO) to Dublin (DUB): United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, ANA, Japan Airlines and 5 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines 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.