Dallas

$86+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas

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SFO — DFW
mar. 7 — mar. 141
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Dallas

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dallas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dallas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 5, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
mié. 3/117:32 pm
SFO
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DFW
1 stop8h 15m
Frontier
jue. 3/196:00 am
DFW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/1011:35 pm
SFO
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 26m
American Airlines
mar. 3/177:55 pm
DFW
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$215
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/93:10 pm
SFO
-
DAL
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
mar. 3/108:00 am
DAL
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/1010:49 am
SFO
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 39m
United Airlines
vie. 3/207:41 pm
DFW
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/252:35 pm
SFO
-
DAL
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
mar. 3/311:05 am
DAL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
dom. 2/2210:46 pm
SFO
-
DFW
1 stop30h 16m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 3/16:10 am
DFW
-
SFO
1 stop17h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/255:05 am
SFO
-
DAL
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
vie. 3/277:30 am
DAL
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
dom. 3/159:04 pm
SFO
-
DFW
1 stop10h 12m
Frontier
mié. 3/185:17 pm
DFW
-
SFO
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
vie. 4/2411:16 pm
SFO
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 47m
Frontier
vie. 5/112:29 pm
DFW
-
SFO
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/1210:40 pm
SFO
-
DAL
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
sáb. 5/164:25 pm
DAL
-
SFO
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1$220
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
sáb. 2/218:58 am
SFO
-
DFW
1 stop12h 31m
Frontier
vie. 2/277:15 am
DFW
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/84:10 pm
SFO
-
DAL
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
mié. 3/118:00 am
DAL
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4$221

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Dallas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (A78). 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 febrero 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$210
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$314
From San Francisco to Dallas
One-way flight from San Francisco to Dallas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 febrero 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Dallas that are best for you.

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San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DAL

SFODAL

San Francisco

lun. 3/9

3:10 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Dallas Love Field

mar. 3/10

8:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$216

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

mar. 3/10

5:00 am-3:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Dallas/Fort Worth

mié. 3/11

7:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$217

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DAL

SFODAL

San Francisco

jue. 3/12

1:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Dallas Love Field

mar. 3/17

8:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$226

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

mié. 4/8

12:45 am-8:47 am

1 stop6h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

mar. 4/14

7:00 am-9:07 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$226

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DAL

SFODAL

San Francisco

mar. 4/28

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Dallas Love Field

jue. 5/14

6:20 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 15m

$226

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

sáb. 3/7

4:40 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Dallas/Fort Worth

mar. 3/24

6:00 am-8:07 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$231

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DAL

SFODAL

San Francisco

lun. 4/20

3:15 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Dallas Love Field

mié. 4/22

6:05 am-12:35 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$231

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DAL

SFODAL

San Francisco

vie. 3/13

1:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Dallas Love Field

mié. 3/18

6:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 45m

$236

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

dom. 4/5

12:45 am-8:47 am

1 stop6h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

mar. 4/14

6:12 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

$244

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

mar. 4/14

12:45 am-8:47 am

1 stop6h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

sáb. 4/18

1:25 pm-3:28 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$246

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Dallas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dallas. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Dallas, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas (average of $55). Flying from San Francisco to Dallas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $172). 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. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 5, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Dallas in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Dallas. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Dallas flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dallas

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 febrero 5, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to A78 are scheduled on a Wednesday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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

How often are flights from San Francisco to Dallas delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Dallas have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Dallas flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Dallas flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Dallas flights

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Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

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

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

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

Expert on DFW

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. 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. Reviews last updated febrero 5, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco to Dallas to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Dallas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Dallas?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dallas from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 37 outbound flights to Dallas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Dallas. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dallas?

    For as low as $216, Southwest can have you in Dallas from San Francisco in 3h 25m. There are 1472 mi between San Francisco and Dallas. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Dallas, with prices starting at $42. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $102 and $129, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Dallas for 86% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Dallas are Spirit Airlines ($25), Frontier ($58), and American Airlines ($108).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Dallas?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Dallas consider choosing Air China (93%), ANA (90%) or China Southern (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dallas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Dallas? While on average our users pay $904, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (San Francisco - Dallas/Fort Worth), is priced around $142.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Dallas?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas (average of $55). Flying from San Francisco to Dallas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $172). 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 San Francisco to Dallas

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 febrero 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$42Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$102Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$129Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$175Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$231Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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