Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
San Diego is seven hours behind Dublin and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Your DUB to SAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DUB and SAN:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
$770 is the lowest price for a one-way Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,400. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from DUB to SAN, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of all flights departing from Dublin Airport, 72.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DUB:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you're arriving on a late Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near SAN:
Grab a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from San Diego International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
The address for SAN is Airport Drive.
From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Diego in May.
When reserving your flight from Dublin Airport to San Diego International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to SAN in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.