Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
The timezone in Dublin is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of San Jose.
To ensure you catch your SJC to DUB flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Dublin Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SJC and DUB:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
At the moment, 257 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 577 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SJC to DUB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Dublin Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SJC to DUB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from SJC land on time.
Central San Jose to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SJC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Dublin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
Consider staying in a hotel near DUB if you're on a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Dublin Airport rental car and explore Dublin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Dublin Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
From Dublin Airport, Dublin is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Dublin Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Dublin in January.
Before locking in your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Dublin Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SJC to DUB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
Tallaght is another favourite destination in Ireland and is around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. No journey is complete without experiencing Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.