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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.

Among airlines operating Dublin to San Francisco flights:

• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only Aer Lingus operates flights between Dublin and San Francisco.

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

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

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

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.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £357 return via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared with £558 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£74 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 variants.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 6% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Dublin to San Francisco route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £526 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £682, a difference of £157. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 and lands at 23:32
• Latest: departs at 13:00 and lands at 00:02.

The flight takes about 11h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £560. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dublin to San Francisco takes 11h 02m, covering 5,081 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Dublin to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £414, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 09m, compared to 14h 18m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 14h 31m 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.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Return flights from Dublin to San Francisco range from £448 to £692, with an average of £560 over the past 12 months. Anything below £448 counts as a good deal.