Ireland to United States · 5,086 miles (8,185 km)

Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

Aer Lingus AerClub logo
16,250 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Aer Lingus AerClub

An economy award from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 16,250 miles one way with Aer Lingus AerClub on Aer Lingus, plus taxes and fees from $137.19. British Airways Club charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO): Aer Lingus. The two airports are 5,086 miles (8,185 km) apart. There are also 41 ways to fly it with one stop, through Calgary, Seattle and Vancouver and more.

How many miles DUB to SFO costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Aer Lingus AerClubOn Aer Lingus16,250–25,000$137.19–228.59
British Airways ClubOn Aer Lingus16,250–25,000$137.19–228.59
American AAdvantageOn Aer Lingus30,000$42.19–48.59
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Aer Lingus35,000$62.19–68.59
United MileagePlusOn Aer Lingus44,000$42.19–48.59

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from DUB to SFO

  • Aer Lingus logo
    Aer LingusNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book DUB to SFO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DUB to SFO with one stop

41 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Aer Lingus, then Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Flair Airlines logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Denver (DEN)Aer Lingus, then Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Aer Lingus, then Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Aer Lingus, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    Aer Lingus logo
    United Airlines logo
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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    Aer Lingus logo
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    +1
    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    Porter Airlines logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Cleveland (CLE)Aer Lingus, then United Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
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    Aer Lingus logo
    British Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
    Virgin Atlantic logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Aer Lingus, then United Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways the whole way
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    Aer Lingus logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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See all 41 in Routes

DUB to SFO: common questions

How many miles does DUB to SFO cost?

In economy it starts at 16,250 miles one way with Aer Lingus AerClub on Aer Lingus, plus taxes and fees from $137.19. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (16,250–25,000), American AAdvantage (30,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (35,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DUB to SFO?

Aer Lingus flies nonstop from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO).

How far is Dublin from San Francisco by plane?

Dublin (DUB) and San Francisco (SFO) are 5,086 miles (8,185 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DUB to SFO award flights?

2 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aer Lingus AerClub and Alaska Atmos Rewards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Dublin and San Francisco?

The most direct connections are through Calgary (YYC), Seattle (SEA), Vancouver (YVR), Minneapolis (MSP) and Denver (DEN). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example WestJet through Calgary.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.