Drive or Fly: San Diego, CA to Dublin, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumDriving is significantly cheaper and the distance is manageable in one day.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
8h 45m
Distance
468 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
189 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 25m
52m in the air
Air Distance
437 mi
Total Cost
$192
CO2
111 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
99.1%
Cancellation
0.9%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 8h 45m | 3h 25m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $123 | $192 |
| Carbon footprint | 189 kg CO2 | 111 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 99% on-time |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 20, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Diego, CA to Dublin, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.