Flying from San Diego to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Dublin Airport (DUB) leaving from here.
Dublin is seven hours ahead of San Diego. Dublin Airport is located in Dublin, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from San Diego to DUB.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Diego to DUB. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near San Diego International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego to Dublin Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
71.38% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport land at their destination on time.
SAN's address is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
You can get to CLD from central San Diego in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to DUB flight:
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
Have a late flight from San Diego to Dublin Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near DUB and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab a Dublin Airport rental car and explore Dublin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your San Diego to Dublin Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Dublin. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Currently, 183 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Dublin Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 360 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from San Diego to DUB. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest San Diego to Dublin Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from San Diego to DUB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego to Dublin Airport.
The best time to fly from San Diego to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Diego to Dublin Airport (DUB). August is when most people travel to Dublin. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
When booking your San Diego to DUB plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to Dublin Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dublin
After booking your flight from San Diego to Dublin Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dublin:
Your trip to Dublin should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you should also see. Around 225 kilometres south-west of Dublin, a visit to Cork will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Blarney Castle, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
Waterford is another standout destination in Ireland and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Dublin. No trip is complete without visiting Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum.
