Cheap Flights from Dublin to San Francisco International

This information is correct as of March 2016

Airlines that fly from Dublin to San Francisco

Aer Lingus is currently the only airline offering direct flights from Dublin to San Francisco.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

Air Lingus flights depart from Terminal 2. The terminal has a U.S. Immigration facility, so passengers on flights to America can be pre-cleared with immigration, customs and agriculture inspections. This means that, once you arrive, you're treated like a domestic passenger. Terminal 2's departure lounge has a good selection of shops and a number of places to grab a bite to eat. You can kick back with a hot chocolate in The Chocolate Lounge, raise a glass to your flight in Flutes champagne bar, gaze across the airfield over a pub lunch in The Slaney, or enjoy a snack and a beer at Harvest Market. There are also some coffee shops and sandwich bars near the gates, in case you need a quick last minute snack before hopping on the 'plane.

Terminal Information – Arriving

San Francisco International Airport is massive. Flights from Dublin usually land at the International Terminal, which is well connected to the city by public transport as well as private transfers. There's a BART Rapid Rail station inside the terminal, which you can use to reach downtown San Francisco and other local destinations. SamTrans buses KX, 292, 397 and 398 stop at the international terminal. If you're planning to hire a car at San Francisco International Airport, you can take buses 140, 292 and 397 to the Rental Car Centre. Expect to pay more than $40* (about €36.50 /£28.25) for a taxi into town.

Practical Information

British and Irish passport holders are eligible to enter the USA for 90 days visa-free, providing they fit the requirements of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). If you're planning to work in the states, have ever been arrested, or have dual nationality with certain Middle Eastern countries we recommend speaking to the American embassy for more information. Even if you do qualify for the VWP, you'll need to apply for authorisation through the electronic system for travel authorisation (ESTA) at least 72 hours before departure. Due to the pre-clearance, we recommend arriving at Dublin Airport early: at least two and a half hours before scheduled departure.

What to expect in San Francisco

San Francisco is eight hours behind Dublin and the currency is the US dollar ($). The temperature in San Francisco is more stable year round. During summer the average temperature is 14°C (a little cooler than Dublin) but in winter it's about 10°C (a lot warmer). Prices in San Francisco are higher than Dublin, so be sure and bring plenty of spending money.

*Prices subject to change