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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 and lands at 23:35
• Latest: departs at 12:30 and lands at 23:35.

The flight takes about 11h 05m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Dublin to San Francisco takes 11h 05m, covering 13,161 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dublin to San Francisco range from €566 to €858, with an average of €695 over the past 12 months. Anything below €566 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the €695 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €469 return via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared with €689 for direct.

Aer Lingus is the only airline operating Dublin to San Francisco flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €24–€90 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Dublin to San Francisco flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dublin to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €502, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €56 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Dublin to San Francisco usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to San Francisco route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

One-stop flights from Dublin to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Dublin to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €652 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €865, a difference of €213.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Aer Lingus operates flights between Dublin and San Francisco.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h, compared to 14h 18m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 14h 20m via London Heathrow (LHR).

San Francisco is 8 hours behind Dublin (Pacific Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Old St. Mary's Cathedral, and Chase Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dublin to San Francisco flights:

• Aer Lingus: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

San Francisco Airport's AirTrain is free and runs 24h a day. It travels between the flight terminals, car hire centre, and the CalTrain and the Bay Area Rapid Transit train stations depending on what transit you need. You can also grab a SamTrans bus from the airport into San Francisco and beyond. Fares are about €2 for adults, and you can board buses by the International Terminal and Terminals 2 and 3.The journey from San Francisco Airport to the city centre takes around 35min.

Let your airline know over 48h in advance of your flight if you need assistance. You will find a Help Point located throughout the airport terminals to ask for assistance, or go to the OCS desk located on the Check-In level of Terminal 2, or Departures floor in Terminal 1. You can also tell airline staff at the Check-In desk that you requested assistance.

Dublin Airport has set-down zones by the terminals for quick drop-offs by car or taxi. It has short-stay car parks costing between €3 to €4.50 an hour and long-stay car parks costing around €9.50 per day. You can travel locally from Dublin by the Dublin Bus or Go Ahead services, which take around 30min and cost about €4, or from further away using national coach services.