The San Francisco–Dublin route
San Francisco to Dublin is a transatlantic search from a US airport. You leave San Francisco International (SFO) and land at Dublin Airport (DUB) in Ireland, about 5,085 miles away. This city pair is usually a connecting trip: about 5,085 miles of flying, with the shortest timed itineraries near 10.5 hours plus a layover.
For SFO–DUB we show about $389 on the low end and around $685 as a more typical one-way economy total, USD, last reviewed August 2026. Long-haul sale banners expire; a $389 one-way is a planning floor, not a coupon. Taxes, bags, and seats change what you pay on the seller site.
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Distance and time SFO–DUB
San Francisco and Dublin sit about 5,085 miles apart. If a nonstop is missing from SFO, timed itineraries near 10.5 hours of flying usually mean one long-haul plus a shorter feeder — not two equal hops.
Dublin is about 8 hours ahead of San Francisco on standard time (America/Los_Angeles vs Europe/Dublin). Arrival clocks on DUB are local. That matters more on this pair than on a same-zone hop.
Most San Francisco–Dublin journeys connect rather than fly nonstop from SFO. Timed one-stop itineraries often bank at John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), O'Hare International (ORD). That is a pattern, not a promise for your dates. On results, sort by fastest if you care about layover pain, or cheapest if you do not.
Airports for San Francisco to Dublin
You depart San Francisco International in San Francisco, United States, and arrive at Dublin Airport in Dublin, Ireland. SFO is the origin code we use on this guide; DUB is the arrival code. If you need a visa or an ESTA, that is between you and the destination government — Azurovia does not ticket and does not process immigration.
SFO is the only origin code we list in this metro. DUB is the arrival code we treat as primary for Dublin. A cheaper nearby airport only wins if the transfer still fits your plan. Search with “include nearby airports” when you want those codes in one results list.
Airport pages: SFO San Francisco International · DUB Dublin Airport
City hubs: Flights from San Francisco · Flights to Dublin
Bags on SFO–DUB
Long-haul SFO–DUB fares sometimes include a checked bag on the airline site and unbundle it on a travel site, or the reverse. Rank the USD total you will actually pay, including bags, before you click out. Azurovia does not ticket.
Airlines often shown
British Airways is among the names that commonly appear on SFO–DUB, alongside Air France, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic. That is who often operates or sells this city pair in our catalog, not a daily guarantee. Live search is the inventory that exists for your dates.
When people fly
Shoulder periods around May and Jun are the usual hunting ground for this transatlantic pair, with Sep and Oct also worth a look. August and Christmas weeks are a different market. Search nearby dates rather than trusting a month name.
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Questions about this city pair
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dublin?
There is usually no nonstop. Plan on about 10.5 hours of flying (5,085 miles) plus layover time.
When are San Francisco to Dublin fares often lower?
Demand is usually softer in May and Jun on this route, but live prices move daily. Search a few nearby dates rather than assuming a season is always cheapest.
Which airlines fly San Francisco to Dublin?
Sellers commonly show British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic on this city pair. The set on any given day depends on schedule and which travel sites return a fare.
What do San Francisco–Dublin tickets usually cost?
Guide one-way economy totals cluster around $685, with sales near $389, in USD. Those are not a quote — live search is the price that matters.
Is SFO–DUB the only airport pair for this trip?
This guide uses SFO and DUB as the primary codes. If a seller offers another airport, it will show on live results when you include nearby airports.
Do I book San Francisco–Dublin with Azurovia?
No. Azurovia is a US metasearch. You compare airline and travel-site totals here, then complete the ticket with the seller you choose.