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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Dublin (SFO-DUB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Dublin that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Dublin

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Dublin.
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Dublin

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
British Airways

BA's Premium Economy offers 18 cm extra legroom, ideal for taller passengers on long-haul flights.


BA's loyalty programme, The Executive Club, offers Avios points for flights and partner services.

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus offers 22-inch wide seats with a 6'5" lay-flat bed in Business Class.


Aer Lingus provides high-speed Wi-Fi on most long-haul flights, free for Business Class passengers.

Airports
SFO

SFO offers kerbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it easier for families or those with heavy luggage.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
DUB

For a smooth arrival, use airport buses operating 24/7 to reach Dublin city centre, offering scenic views from the upper deck.

Read more about DUBby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Aer Lingus

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DUB

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Dublin flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Dublin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Dublin?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dublin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Dublin on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dublin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dublin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Dublin is February, where tickets cost £441 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £849 and £762 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Dublin?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £648, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dublin?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dublin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Dublin, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Dublin

Low season

January

High season

September
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Dublin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Dublin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Dublin

  • Which airlines operate flights from San Francisco Airport to Dublin Airport?

    Travelers flying to Dublin Airport from San Francisco Airport can use multiple airlines, including KLM, Frontier, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, or Lufthansa.

  • Is it possible to find a hotel near Dublin Airport?

    If you would like to relax, it is easy and quick to access a hotel from the Dublin Airport, seeing that there are hotels six miles north of Dublin Airport that offer shuttle services, including the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel and Jurys Inn.

  • Does San Francisco Airport have a luggage storage facility?

    In case you would like to temporarily store your luggage so you can relax and explore the vast airport’s attractions luggage-free, San Francisco airport has a baggage storage facility located at the departures area of the international terminal. Storage costs start at around $15 and $35 per bag.

  • Does Dublin Airport have a prayer room facility?

    The airport has a multi-faith prayer room and accessible spaces for traditional Catholics: Our Lady Queen of Heaven. A designated quiet area is also available and open for 24h a day to conduct your prayers.

  • Does Dublin have facilities for travelers with disabilities?

    Dublin Airport has employees available to help travelers with disabilities board their planes, check in, and go through the security process. If you would like to use this service, it is advisable to contact your airline ahead of your flight.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Dublin?

    Air France, Aer Lingus, French Bee, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Dublin flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Dublin?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Dublin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Dublin?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Dublin.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Dublin?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Dublin on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Dublin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Dublin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Dublin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dublin from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Dublin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Dublin with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Dublin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dublin from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Dublin

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to Dublin? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £512 or less one-way and £520 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) features striking sculptures, paintings, and mosaics like the hanging tectonic plates in Terminal 1 and the massive spirit/body mosaic mural in boarding area B to create a great experience during your stay.
  • Those landing at Dublin Airport (DUB) can take the route 700 Aircoach bus from the airport to downtown Dublin. The Aircoach, which travelers can board right outside the arrivals areas of T1 and T2, takes approximately 2h 15min to get to Dublin city and charges around €6.60 ($8) from the airport to the city.
  • In case you need to purchase something at Dublin airport, you are well taken care of since the loop in Dublin airport has a shopping center, luxurious cosmetics, and perfumes; therefore, it is convenient for shopping.
  • If you bring your family along on your trip to Dublin, the airport caters to children seeing that they have car seats, strollers, and anything else you may need to make your trip to Ireland comfortable. You will also find baby feeding rooms and baby changing facilities in Terminals 1 and 2.
  • Dublin Airports offers a premium service that ensures a maximum of 15min from entering the airport to getting to your boarding gate; they also provide other benefits such as complimentary drinks, shower facilities, and food.
  • San Francisco Airport takes away some of the traveling stress by providing quiet and cozy lounges where travelers are free to spend some time before flying out of the airport. You can enjoy some refreshments, TV, Wi-Fi, and reading materials at the United Club Lounge in Terminal 3 and Concourse G for approximately $59.
  • Travelers can board the BART train from downtown Francisco to San Francisco Airport. The BART train drops passengers off at the international terminal. The train takes approximately 40min to get to the airport and charges around $8.40 for the trip.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Dublin?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Dublin Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Dublin

Monday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Dublin to San Francisco

Monday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +1 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Dublin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Dublin. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Dublin? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.0
Aer LingusOverall score based on 1068 reviews
7.9Crew
7.2Boarding
6.7Entertainment
7.0Comfort
6.4Food
Airline reviews

Seats were alarming close to the row in front of you. I didn’t do the measurements online, which I’m sure they’re available, but it seemed much tighter than other planes, but the airplane itself was well maintained and looked fairly new. My only complaint on the staff was that we’re on an international flight. Normally they give you wine with dinner and the flight attendant decided to pull some strict restrictions and wouldn’t give more than one glass of wine per person, and you could not share with your spouse, which seemed ridiculous when we have four people on the plane with us and only one person ordered wine asked for a second one and she said oh absolutely not. It’s only one per person Which on a transcontinental usually is not the case. They’re very attentive on making sure everyone is as comfortable as possible.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025NAP - DUB
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Seats were alarming close to the row in front of you. I didn’t do the measurements online, which I’m sure they’re available, but it seemed much tighter than other planes, but the airplane itself was well maintained and looked fairly new. My only complaint on the staff was that we’re on an international flight. Normally they give you wine with dinner and the flight attendant decided to pull some strict restrictions and wouldn’t give more than one glass of wine per person, and you could not share with your spouse, which seemed ridiculous when we have four people on the plane with us and only one person ordered wine asked for a second one and she said oh absolutely not. It’s only one per person Which on a transcontinental usually is not the case. They’re very attentive on making sure everyone is as comfortable as possible.

Boarding seemed a bit chaotic and we had to walk outside across the tarmac. Passengers of all ages had to drag carry on luggage up the outside stairway into the aircraft. There was no WiFi. Very uncomfortable crammed seats. Glad in-air time was only an hour!

There was no flight. I booked a flight from Toronto to Bordeaux with a stopover in Dublin. I arrived in Dublin and the flight number I had didn't exist and the flight going to Bordeaux I wasn't on. I had to book a new flight with a different airline for later in the day and pay out of pocket.

Gate agents kind of serious. Had to wait til arriving at gate to choose seats. Thankfully they did give us seats together! And grateful the honored our age, giving us seats at the front.

Very polite and helpful staff. Jet blue…ok, but not as helpful!..

Seat was very uncomfortable. The worst in all of my travels. It sagged in the middle, worse than anything any airline can offer. Not flying aer lingus again.

My Aer Lingus flight (booking ref # 2SU4LF) was the worst travel experience I have ever dealt with. My flight from Paris to Dublin was delayed by over 2 hours which caused me to miss my connecting flight back to the US. I was not able to be rebooked on a new flight for another 3 days. When I finally made it on my rescheduled flight, it was delayed AGAIN, causing me to miss my connecting flight from New York to Boston. At this point I decided to just rent a car since the next flight I would have been able to get in wasn’t for another 5 hours. It was a complete nightmare experience and I will never fly Aer Lingus again. I have requested a refund from the booking company I placed my order with.

They couldn't do through check-in for us. They took 2 hours to issue just one leg of the boarding pass. They had no idea to handle the case of passengers who travels to USA via Dublin airport. we had tough time time Dublin airport as boarding pass for the US flight was not pre-issued. Hope Aer Lingus will learn to handle such cases which they couldn't learn in in the past 50 years of the service.

Really lovely trip and flight. The flight staff were so accommodating and warm throughout!

Friendly crew who apologised and explained reason for delay. Good on board service. Rather cramped seating. Late departure.

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