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Find cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco from $49

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Dallas to San Francisco

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:52 pm - 10:59 pmDFW-SFO
4h 07mnonstop
6:27 pm - 3:07 pmSFO-DFW
18h 40m1 stop
$97Frontier
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Sat, May 11 - Sat, May 18
8:58 pm - 10:59 pmDFW-SFO
4h 01mnonstop
11:55 pm - 5:36 amSFO-DFW
3h 41mnonstop
$98Frontier
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
8:58 pm - 10:59 pmDFW-SFO
4h 01mnonstop
12:14 am - 5:40 amSFO-DFW
3h 26mnonstop
$103Frontier
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 10
8:15 am - 3:44 pmDFW-SFO
9h 29m1 stop
12:22 am - 5:58 amSFO-DFW
3h 36mnonstop
Wed, Sep 25 - Thu, Sep 26
8:49 pm - 10:50 pmDFW-SFO
4h 01mnonstop
5:50 pm - 10:20 amSFO-DFW
14h 30m1 stop
Fri, May 17 - Fri, Jun 14
5:30 pm - 8:16 amDFW-SFO
16h 46m1 stop
5:45 pm - 9:09 amSFO-DFW
13h 24m1 stop
$229Sun Country Air
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 12
7:50 pm - 12:10 amDFW-SFO
6h 20m1 stop
1:15 pm - 10:56 pmSFO-DFW
7h 41m1 stop
$237Delta
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
4:30 pm - 10:56 pmDFW-SFO
8h 26m1 stop
6:00 pm - 8:59 amSFO-DFW
12h 59m1 stop
$245Sun Country Air
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
2:56 pm - 4:42 pmDFW-SFO
3h 46mnonstop
5:00 pm - 10:34 pmSFO-DFW
3h 34mnonstop
$259American Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Sat, Jun 8
6:38 pm - 12:35 amDAL-SFO
7h 57m1 stop
6:00 am - 3:34 pmSFO-DAL
7h 34m1 stop
$434Delta
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Mon, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 30

Flights from Dallas to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Dallas to San Francisco flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Dallas to San Francisco.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Dallas to San Francisco cost $55 and was between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San Francisco. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $84.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Dallas to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Dallas to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Dallas to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Dallas to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $178 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $278 and $261 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Dallas to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 30 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Dallas to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Francisco from Dallas were found on Frontier ($49) and Sun Country Air ($94), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($97) and Sun Country Air ($229).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Dallas and San Francisco?

Dallas and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are American Airlines (9 flights per day), United Airlines (2 flights per day), and Frontier (one flight per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Dallas and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Dallas to San Francisco.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Dallas to San Francisco. They are: American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $58 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Dallas and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 12 and 14 nonstop flights that take off from Dallas and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 3h 53m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 89 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Dallas and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Dallas to San Francisco take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 3h 40m.

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Cheapest flight

$49
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Dallas to San Francisco

  • What kinds of flights are there to choose from between Dallas and San Francisco?

    Because there is such a short distance between the two cities, you can typically find a variety of direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco that are offered each day. These nonstop flights often are serviced by Frontier Airlines or United Airlines. On the other hand, layovers take place in cities such as Houston (IAH).

  • What are my options for going from the city center to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport?

    If you choose to drive from the city center to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, you can plan on the journey taking you between 20 and 25min. Otherwise, you can use public transit instead, like the TEXRail. This train line will bring you to the airport in approximately 1h 35min.

  • How can I travel from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco?

    To travel as quickly as possible from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco, it’s best to drive, as it will only take you around 20min unless there is extra traffic. For a particularly affordable option, you can use public transit, such as the Yellow-N BART line, which will bring you to the city center in around 30min.

  • Is it possible for me to rent a car directly from San Francisco International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport has its own Car Rental Center that is on the first and fourth floors of the Arrivals terminal. In this center, you will find a large selection of rental agencies to choose from, including Hertz, Budget, and Dollar. Most of the counters for these companies are open 24h a day.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco was $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Dallas and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dallas to San Francisco?

    Dallas has 2 major airports: Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth. San Francisco is the only airport in San Francisco. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dallas and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Dallas?

    Las Vegas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Dallas to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dallas to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Dallas is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dallas to San Francisco

  • The Dallas region is served by two airports, which are known as Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). While Dallas Fort Worth Airport can be found approximately 20 miles west of downtown Dallas, Dallas Love Field Airport is around 6 miles northwest of the city center.
  • Those that are traveling with small children may want to take advantage of the different amenities offered at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), such as the several nursing rooms that are in Terminals 1 and 3. There is also a Cloud of Good desk, where you can rent baby equipment such as strollers and car seats.
  • To get a good night’s sleep before your flight departs from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, consider sleeping directly at the airport. There are Minute Suites in Terminals A and D, as well as the Grand Hyatt in Terminal D and the Hyatt Regency in Terminal C.
  • Travelers that want to keep some of their belongings at San Francisco International Airport after they have landed can head to the Airport Travel Agency in the Arrivals terminal. Rates are for 24h and vary depending on the size of what you will be storing.
  • If you have a bit of time to kill before your flight leaves from Dallas Love Field Airport, look at some of the interesting art pieces in each terminal. There is the popular North Texas Sunrise that is in the main lobby, as well as a variety of paintings and statues throughout the different buildings.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Dallas to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Dallas to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Dallas

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Dallas to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/1Sat
nonstopFrontier
4h 01mDFW-SFO
$49
6/8Sat
nonstopFrontier
4h 01mDFW-SFO
$50
5/11Sat
1 stop
9h 50mDFW-SFO
$62
5/7Tue
1 stop
9h 59mDFW-SFO
$64
6/15Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 57mDFW-SFO
$94
5/7Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 02mDFW-SFO
$106
8/21Wed
1 stopDelta
10h 09mDFW-SFO
$109
8/20Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 31mDAL-SFO
$109
7/18Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 44mDFW-SFO
$120
7/5Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
16h 58mDFW-SFO
$155

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Last minute flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Dallas to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/4Sat
nonstopFrontier
4h 07mDFW-SFO
5/14Tue
nonstopFrontier
3h 45mSFO-DFW
$164
5/5Sun
multi-stopFrontier
11h 59mDFW-SFO
5/11Sat
nonstopFrontier
3h 45mSFO-DFW
$168
5/2Thu
multi-stopFrontier
11h 25mDFW-SFO
5/14Tue
nonstopFrontier
3h 45mSFO-DFW
$178
5/4Sat
multi-stopFrontier
10h 51mDFW-SFO
5/11Sat
nonstopFrontier
3h 45mSFO-DFW
$185
5/3Fri
multi-stopFrontier
26h 29mDFW-SFO
5/21Tue
nonstopFrontier
3h 41mSFO-DFW
$186
5/2Thu
multi-stopFrontier
11h 08mDFW-SFO
5/7Tue
nonstopFrontier
3h 45mSFO-DFW
$188
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 07mDFW-SFO
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 16mSFO-DFW
$398
5/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
5h 38mDAL-SFO
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
9h 34mSFO-DAL
$415
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 46mDAL-SFO
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
7h 01mSFO-DAL
$455
5/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 54mDAL-SFO
5/7Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 09mSFO-DAL
$844

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Flights to San Francisco

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

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San Francisco - Dallas

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