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$118+ Cheap flights from California to Dallas

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DFW
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Thu 7/23
Thu 7/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Dallas

Cheapest flights from California to Dallas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Dallas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 9/99:57 am
SAN
-
DFW
2 stops8h 38m
Frontier
Tue 9/1510:27 pm
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop12h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sun 9/64:36 pm
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 23m
Frontier
Fri 9/117:00 am
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 7/296:35 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 30m
Frontier
Tue 8/411:54 am
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop5h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:39 pm
SNA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 14m
Frontier
Sun 8/234:40 pm
DFW
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$230
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 7/46:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 29m
Frontier
Sat 7/45:39 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$231
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/247:30 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Mon 6/295:39 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/96:03 pm
SNA
-
DFW
1 stop14h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/134:40 pm
DFW
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$232
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sun 8/166:35 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 30m
Frontier
Sat 8/222:35 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/117:45 pm
SAN
-
DFW
1 stop8h 45m
Frontier
Sat 8/155:55 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 10/157:13 pm
SNA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 07m
Frontier
Mon 10/1910:39 am
DFW
-
SNA
1 stop5h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 6/237:30 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Tue 6/305:39 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Thu 8/136:39 pm
SNA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 14m
Frontier
Mon 8/171:35 pm
DFW
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$235

Find flight deals from California to Dallas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Dallas flight deals. Data was last updated June 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$228
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$419
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Dallas 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 June 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Dallas that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DFW

SANDFW

San Diego

Sat 11/14

12:39 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 11/16

12:05 pm-3:49 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$312

BurbankDallas

BUR - DFW

BURDFW

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 7/27

7:00 am-7:04 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 7/29

6:12 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$318

Santa AnaDallas

SNA - DFW

SNADFW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/15

7:15 am-7:04 pm

2 stops9h 49m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 7/22

6:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$318

OaklandDallas

OAK - DFW

OAKDFW

Oakland

Sat 7/18

10:37 am-7:42 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 7/21

7:24 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$321

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DFW

SANDFW

San Diego

Sat 8/22

2:24 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 8/27

5:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 20m

$322

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DAL

SFODAL

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

12:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 9/30

9:10 am-10:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$323

BurbankDallas

BUR - DFW

BURDFW

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 7/23

1:55 pm-12:13 am

1 stop8h 18m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 8/4

6:12 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$324

OaklandDallas

OAK - DFW

OAKDFW

Oakland

Sat 9/19

12:39 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 9/26

7:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$326

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DAL

SFODAL

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

10:10 am-8:50 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 11/9

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$331

OaklandDallas

OAK - DFW

OAKDFW

Oakland

Wed 10/7

5:55 am-6:32 pm

2 stops10h 37m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 10/21

2:35 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops11h 21m

$331

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Best time to book a flight from California to Dallas

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dallas from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Dallas

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Dallas?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dallas (average of $271). Flying from California to Dallas in April is currently the most expensive (average of $437). 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 CA to DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Dallas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 23, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Dallas in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from California to Dallas

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Dallas. 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 June 23, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to A78 are scheduled on a Monday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Dallas?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Dallas?

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Dallas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Dallas. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Dallas. 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 California to Dallas?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Dallas in 5h 58m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Dallas is about 1168 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Dallas one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $35. Users have also found prices from $56 and $89 on Delta and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Dallas?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Dallas/Fort Worth, San Francisco - Dallas/Fort Worth or Ontario - Dallas/Fort Worth when deciding on the best route from California to Dallas.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Dallas?

    Consider LATAM Airlines (91%), EL AL (90%) or Malaysia Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Dallas.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Dallas?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,012 for a flight from California to Dallas. The cheapest flight overall is $157 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Dallas/Fort Worth) is currently priced at $196.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Dallas 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 California to Dallas?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dallas (average of $271). Flying from California to Dallas in April is currently the most expensive (average of $437). 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 California to Dallas

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Dallas. 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 June 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$70Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$76Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$131Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$169Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$208Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$213Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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