How long is the flight from San Francisco to Galway?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Galway can take about 18h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $631. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Galway ranges from 2.3 - 4.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Galway when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Galway, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Galway?

When booking a flight from San Francisco to Galway, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Delta or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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 5 different airlines.

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$1,590

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$1,970

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$713

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$832

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$315

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$377

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

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 $539). 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?

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?

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 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

8,010 reviews

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

8,010 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

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

1,506 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

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

9,094 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

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

11,047 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

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

7,582 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

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.

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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 5 different airlines.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Galway?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Galway can take about 18h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $631. 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 $539). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Galway

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$468	Average$661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Air France	Cheapest$578	Average$872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$628	Average$912	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$664	Average$935	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
British Airways	Cheapest$771	Average$1,072	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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