Dallas/Fort Worth

$94+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

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SFO — DFW
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth are usually found in September or October, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$167
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$94
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$256

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
From San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth
One-way flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/311:57 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 43mFrontier
Sun 10/58:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$167
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/211:57 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 43mFrontier
Thu 10/161:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/165:45 amSFO - DFW
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Sun 10/195:10 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop28h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/25:45 amSFO - DFW
1 stop22h 00mFrontier
Mon 10/66:00 amDFW - SFO
2 stops12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$170
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:00 amSFO - DFW
1 stop19h 45mFrontier
Wed 9/1710:45 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/308:00 amSFO - DFW
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/110:36 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop14h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/94:55 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 50mFrontier
Wed 10/154:37 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop20h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 9/2511:57 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 43mFrontier
Fri 10/38:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$175
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:29 amSFO - DFW
1 stop24h 47mFrontier
Wed 9/247:45 amDFW - SFO
1 stop16h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$176
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:57 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 43mFrontier
Sat 9/272:22 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$177
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/237:10 amSFO - DFW
1 stop12h 05mFrontier
Thu 9/258:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$178

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Dallas/Fort Worth

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

4:20 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 10/8

9:50 am-11:49 am

Nonstop3h 59m

$219

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

6:45 pm-12:19 am

Nonstop3h 34m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 10/14

2:26 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$232

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

12:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 55m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/16

6:15 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 30m

$237

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

12:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 55m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 11/10

5:57 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$238

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

4:40 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 12/20

1:58 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$242

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

12:43 am-9:11 am

1 stop6h 28m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/16

9:50 am-11:49 am

Nonstop3h 59m

$244

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

4:20 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 10/5

7:00 am-8:54 am

Nonstop3h 54m

$259

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

12:35 am-12:38 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 11/6

9:53 am-5:22 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$262

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

1:58 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 11/27

12:25 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$265

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

12:45 am-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 10/3

6:28 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$272

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus offers a guaranteed empty middle seat for extra comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with a carry-on bag purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.


United's Polaris Lounges offer showers, napping areas, and restaurant-style dining for premium passengers.

Airports
SFO

Save time at SFO by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly move between terminals after clearing security.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
DFW

Upon arrival at DFW, use the DART Orange Line for a convenient connection to downtown Dallas from Terminal A.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on DFW

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dallas/Fort Worth from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is 58 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $216). Flying from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas/Fort Worth

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas/Fort Worth. 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 Dallas/Fort Worth. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    If you book a flight to Dallas/Fort Worth from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 45 flights from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport can take about 3h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $219. San Francisco and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are separated by a distance of 1461 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $53 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $100 and $152 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 81% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $109 and $123, respectively.

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

    Consider Air China (100%), ANA (92%) or China Southern (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is generally $881, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $97. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dallas/Fort Worth), you can expect to pay $116 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $216). Flying from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$53Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$175Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$185Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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