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$49+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — LAX
May 28 — Jun 41
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Cheap flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to California

Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 28, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/194:34 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 25m
Frontier
Sun 5/246:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
1 stop16h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/194:34 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 25m
Frontier
Tue 5/269:37 am
SAN
-
DFW
1 stop20h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/245:06 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 24m
Frontier
Wed 5/276:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/24$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:06 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 24m
Frontier
Tue 6/94:17 pm
SAN
-
DFW
1 stop24h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/122:44 pm
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop11h 06m
Frontier
Thu 5/146:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/24$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/55:43 pm
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop23h 48m
Frontier
Wed 5/136:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23$123
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/167:15 pm
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
Sat 5/236:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1110:17 pm
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop27h 33m
Frontier
Sat 5/166:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
1 stop12h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 4/24$127
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/194:34 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 25m
Frontier
Wed 5/276:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$128
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/235:01 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 24m
Frontier
Sun 5/246:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/109:41 pm
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop25h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/136:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/135:18 am
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop20h 32m
Frontier
Sat 5/166:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
1 stop12h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 4/24$132

Find flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dallas/Fort Worth to California flight deals. Data was last updated April 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$117
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$49
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$259

Good round-trip deal

$179 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
From Dallas/Fort Worth to California
One-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to California 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 April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DallasLas Vegas

DFW - LAS

DFWLAS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 6/2

2:46 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/9

12:33 am-11:12 am

1 stop8h 39m

$251

DallasOakland

DFW - OAK

DFWOAK

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 6/3

5:58 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Oakland

Sat 6/6

12:28 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$254

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/23

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Diego

Tue 5/26

6:15 am-1:56 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$257

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/23

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Diego

Sat 6/6

6:15 am-1:51 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$257

DallasOntario

DFW - ONT

DFWONT

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/20

2:46 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Ontario

Tue 5/26

10:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop8h 50m

$281

DallasOakland

DFW - OAK

DFWOAK

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 6/2

4:25 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Oakland

Sat 6/6

12:28 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$308

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-9:04 am

Nonstop4h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

10:36 am-4:19 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$310

DallasLas Vegas

DFW - LAS

DFWLAS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 6/4

4:25 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/9

1:29 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$314

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 5/22

6:32 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Diego

Tue 5/26

6:15 am-1:56 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$328

DallasSan Jose

DFW - SJC

DFWSJC

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/28

12:27 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops8h 52m

San Jose

Mon 6/1

7:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$337

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California?

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California (average of $240). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 DFW to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 28, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to California. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 28, 2026.

The most flights from DFW to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (60 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated April 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California?

    Departing from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California will take you 4h 04m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1461 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $34. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California are EL AL (99%), China Eastern (97%) and Delta (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California?

    While on average a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California is generally $1,103, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $90. When looking at the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), you can expect to pay $109 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to California 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California (average of $240). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 8 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to California. 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$52Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$77Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$99Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$139Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$165Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$191Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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