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$83+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SFO
oct. 25 — nov. 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco are usually found in February or October, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 septiembre 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$133
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$83
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$215 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
lun. 10/271:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
jue. 11/61:10 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/25$130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
jue. 10/231:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
dom. 10/266:34 amSFO - DFW
1 stop26h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/23$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
vie. 10/312:56 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mFrontier
lun. 11/33:25 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/24$135
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
vie. 12/56:00 amDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mFrontier
vie. 12/129:17 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/25$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
sáb. 11/14:54 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
lun. 11/31:10 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/24$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
jue. 10/231:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
lun. 10/2710:17 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop5h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/24$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
vie. 10/312:56 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mFrontier
jue. 11/612:43 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/24$140
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/312:56 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mFrontier
dom. 11/91:10 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/24$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
lun. 11/2412:06 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
jue. 12/49:17 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/24$142
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/305:35 amDFW - SFO
1 stop5h 58mFrontier
jue. 10/309:55 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/24$144

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco 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 septiembre 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Dallas/Fort Worth

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Price

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

sáb. 12/13

4:40 pm-8:59 am

1 stop18h 19m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/10

2:40 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$218

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

mié. 1/21

8:55 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/31

10:45 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$222

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

sáb. 10/18

4:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

vie. 10/24

12:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 55m

$237

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

sáb. 11/8

4:04 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Francisco

vie. 11/14

12:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

$237

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

jue. 11/6

4:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

sáb. 11/8

12:30 am-9:57 am

1 stop7h 27m

$239

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

mié. 10/29

6:15 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 30m

San Francisco

jue. 10/30

12:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 55m

$239

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

vie. 11/7

6:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

sáb. 11/8

12:30 am-9:57 am

1 stop7h 27m

$239

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

lun. 11/17

5:33 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

vie. 11/28

7:40 pm-1:14 am

Nonstop3h 34m

$240

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

vie. 10/24

4:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

vie. 10/31

7:15 am-4:46 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$240

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

sáb. 1/31

10:00 am-6:08 pm

1 stop10h 08m

San Francisco

jue. 2/5

6:50 pm-4:39 am

1 stop7h 49m

$244

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Economy seats are 18.3” wide with USB power outlets on Airbus A321 planes.


Business class on A321 features 21”-wide recliner seats with USB power.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus includes a guaranteed empty middle seat for added comfort.


Early morning flights have a better chance of on-time departure and arrival.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags without extra fees.


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

Airports
DFW

For a quick departure, use the DART Orange Line to reach DFW's Terminal A directly from downtown Dallas.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
SFO

Take BART from SFO to downtown San Francisco for an affordable 40-minute ride.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Asiana Airlines and 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 Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 19, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco is 64 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 time of day to fly from DFW to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 25, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated septiembre 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco. 7 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Dallas/Fort Worth on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 43 inbound flights from Dallas/Fort Worth per day.

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

    Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco in just under 6h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 44m. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1461 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $58. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $95 and $132, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 78% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco are ANA (89%), Air China (88%) and United Airlines (81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $957 for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $67 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San Francisco) is currently priced at $124.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$132Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$198Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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