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$142+ Cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco (SFO)

DFW — SFO
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to San Francisco are usually found in January or April, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Mon 12/77:28 am -
1 stop14h 03m
Mon 12/146:30 am -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 11/4$176
Sat 12/511:21 am -
2 stops12h 25m
Mon 12/79:31 pm -
2 stops13h 50m
Deal found 11/4$179
Fri 12/117:00 am -
Nonstop4h 16m
Tue 12/1510:34 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 11/5$180
Sat 12/511:21 am -
2 stops12h 25m
Sat 12/1212:55 pm -
1 stop8h 44m
Deal found 11/5$181
Tue 11/2410:54 pm -
1 stop14h 07m
Tue 12/19:35 pm -
2 stops16h 32m
Deal found 11/4$182
Wed 12/92:31 pm -
1 stop5h 56m
Wed 12/166:30 am -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 11/6$183
Sat 12/57:28 am -
1 stop6h 32m
Sun 12/610:11 am -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 11/5$185
Mon 12/147:00 am -
Nonstop4h 16m
Thu 12/178:44 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 11/8$186
Fri 12/47:00 am -
Nonstop4h 16m
Sat 12/56:30 am -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 11/6$188
Tue 11/179:10 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Wed 11/1811:47 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 11/4$189
Mon 12/78:05 am -
Nonstop4h 00m
Mon 12/142:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 11/4$287
Wed 11/257:35 am -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 12/27:00 am -
2 stops8h 00m
Deal found 11/4$302

Find flight deals from Dallas to San Francisco

Round-trip from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$356
From Dallas to San Francisco
One-way flight from Dallas to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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DallasSan Francisco

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - SFO San Francisco

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 11/25

7:00 am-9:01 am

Nonstop4h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$144
Quickest round-trip

DallasSan Francisco

DAL Dallas Love Field - SFO San Francisco

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/16

8:05 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$144

DallasSan Francisco

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - SFO San Francisco

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/2

7:00 am-9:04 am

Nonstop4h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

DallasSan Francisco

DAL Dallas Love Field - SFO San Francisco

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Sat 12/12

8:10 am-10:15 am

Nonstop4h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

DallasSan Francisco

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - SFO San Francisco

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 12/19

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

DallasSan Francisco

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - SFO San Francisco

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/2

5:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

DallasSan Francisco

DAL Dallas Love Field - SFO San Francisco

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Thu 12/10

8:05 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$175

DallasSan Francisco

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - SFO San Francisco

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/9

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops13h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

DallasSan Francisco

DAL Dallas Love Field - SFO San Francisco

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Mon 1/4

7:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

DallasSan Francisco

DAL Dallas Love Field - SFO San Francisco

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Mon 1/25

6:25 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Dallas with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San Francisco (average of $326). Flying from Dallas to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Dallas to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to San Francisco

The most flights from A78 to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Dallas to San Francisco flights typically cost between $285 and $447 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $174 on Frontier (Dec 1-Dec 4).

How often are flights from Dallas to San Francisco delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Dallas and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 42 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 day to fly from Dallas to San Francisco?

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

The best insider tips for Dallas to San Francisco flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Dallas to San Francisco trip
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Asiana Airlines and 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.

Harriet Baskas

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.

Chris Dong

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 San Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Dallas to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 42 flights from Dallas to San Francisco per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Dallas to San Francisco will take you 4h 15m. 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, Delta ($132), Frontier ($134), and Southwest ($231) offers the cheapest pricing from Dallas to San Francisco. Delta is priced at 62% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. Alaska Airlines flights start at $129 while deals on American Airlines start at $131 one-way.

  • 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: Air China (94%), ANA (87%), SkyWest Airlines (86%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,010 for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $132 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San Francisco) is currently priced at $171.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San Francisco (average of $326). Flying from Dallas to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 6 airlines flying from Dallas to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$132Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$133Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$224Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$232Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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