Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

How often are flights from Dallas to San Francisco delayed?

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About 30% of weekly flights between Dallas and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Frontier ($104), Delta ($132), and Southwest ($223) offers the cheapest pricing from Dallas to San Francisco. Frontier is priced at 69% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 6

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $67. American Airlines flights start at $123 while deals on Delta start at $128 one-way.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San Francisco (average of $309). Flying from Dallas to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to San Francisco

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The most flights from A78 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay $1,432 for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $119 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San Francisco) is currently priced at $75.

Question 14

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

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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 (100%), ANA (93%), SkyWest Airlines (91%).

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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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 at noon.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 37 flights from Dallas to San Francisco per day from 6 different airlines.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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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.

Popular in	June
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$341

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$104	Average$254	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$132	Average$314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$223	Average$353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$223	Average$384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
JetBlue	Cheapest$226	Average$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$229	Average$380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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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 month to book a flight from Dallas to San Francisco?

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 at noon.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to San Francisco

The most flights from A78 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

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 157 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.

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