How long is the flight from Dallas to San Francisco?

Departing from Dallas to San Francisco will take you 4h 02m. Airlines will cover 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 Dallas to San Francisco round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($58), Frontier ($95), and Delta ($132) offers the cheapest pricing from Dallas to San Francisco. Spirit Airlines is priced at 78% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $100. United Airlines flights start at $110 while deals on Delta start at $120 one-way.

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

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco. 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 to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dallas to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 day to fly from Dallas to San Francisco?

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

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to San Francisco

The most flights from A78 to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to San Francisco?

On average you can expect to pay $852 for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $70 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San Francisco) is currently priced at $135.

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

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Dallas to San Francisco on time: ANA (89%), Air China (88%), United Airlines (81%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dallas to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Dallas to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DFW to SFO?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Dallas to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Dallas?

If you book a flight to San Francisco from Dallas, you will be flying to 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 38 flights from Dallas to San Francisco per day from 7 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$82+ Cheap Flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Round-trip from	$129 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$82 (Trip.com)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$247

Frontier offers extra comfort seats with 32” separation for a fee, enhancing travel comfort.

Consider early check-in to secure your seat due to Frontier's frequent overbooking.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$58	Average$138	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$95	Average$223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$132	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$189	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$191	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$256	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$199	Average$341	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$82+ Cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco (SFO)

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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