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$628+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Galway, Ireland

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNN
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Galway

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$519
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$694
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Galway
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Galway. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/271:20 pmSFO - SNN
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/107:50 amSNN - SFO
2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$689
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:40 pmSFO - SNN
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 12/108:05 pmSNN - SFO
1 stop26h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/28$722
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:00 amSFO - SNN
2 stops16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/102:00 pmSNN - SFO
1 stop18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$822
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:00 amSFO - SNN
2 stops16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/192:00 pmSNN - SFO
1 stop18h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$991
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:20 pmSFO - SNN
2 stops17h 05mAer Lingus
Sun 12/287:50 amSNN - SFO
2 stops39h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/29$1,470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:00 amSFO - SNN
2 stops16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:50 amSNN - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,784

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Galway that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Galway that are best for you.

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Price

San FranciscoShannon

SFO - SNN

SFOSNN

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

7:30 am-11:30 am

2 stops20h 00m

Shannon

Tue 1/13

7:50 am-10:25 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$628

San FranciscoShannon

SFO - SNN

SFOSNN

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

1:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Shannon

Wed 12/10

7:50 am-9:22 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$689

San FranciscoShannon

SFO - SNN

SFOSNN

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

8:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop30h 50m

Shannon

Wed 12/10

8:05 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$722

San FranciscoShannon

SFO - SNN

SFOSNN

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops16h 20m

Shannon

Wed 12/10

2:00 pm-12:11 am

1 stop18h 11m

$822

San FranciscoShannon

SFO - SNN

SFOSNN

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

7:30 am-7:25 pm

3 stops27h 55m

Shannon

Tue 1/13

5:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$912

San FranciscoShannon

SFO - SNN

SFOSNN

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

6:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops16h 20m

Shannon

Fri 12/19

2:00 pm-12:16 am

1 stop18h 16m

$991

San FranciscoShannon

SFO - SNN

SFOSNN

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Shannon

Fri 12/19

7:50 am-12:06 am

2 stops24h 16m

$1,080

San FranciscoShannon

SFO - SNN

SFOSNN

San Francisco

Sun 12/21

6:20 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Shannon

Sun 12/28

7:50 am-3:35 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$1,470

San FranciscoShannon

SFO - SNN

SFOSNN

San Francisco

Sun 12/21

6:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops16h 20m

Shannon

Sun 12/28

7:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$1,784

San FranciscoShannon

SFO - SNN

SFOSNN

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

5:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$1,709

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Galway

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Galway

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Galway?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Galway. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Galway is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Galway?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Galway (average of $545). Flying from San Francisco to Galway in June is currently the most expensive (average of $863). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to G4W?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Galway. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Galway is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Galway?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Galway. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Galway flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Galway

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Galway. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Galway. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Air France, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Galway by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,487 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Galway. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Galway?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Galway from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Galway should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Galway from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Galway?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Galway can take about 20h. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $628. The distance between San Francisco and Galway is about 5032 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Galway that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Galway flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Galway?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Galway.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Galway?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Galway by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Galway?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Galway (average of $545). Flying from San Francisco to Galway in June is currently the most expensive (average of $863). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Galway

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Galway. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$533Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$578Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$628Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$664Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$727Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$771Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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