Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
San Diego's timezone is UTC-8, making San Diego eight hours behind Dublin.
To ensure you get on your DUB to SAN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DUB and SAN:
Denver International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport flight is 304 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 588 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from DUB to SAN, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DUB to SAN.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of all flights leaving Dublin Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to DUB? If you've booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget to explore San Diego and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
San Diego International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central San Diego. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to San Diego. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DUB to SAN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.