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$78+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas

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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Mar 2 — Mar 91
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The best prices from San Francisco to Dallas are usually found in August or September, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Dallas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (A78). 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 February 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$156
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$289
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dallas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dallas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1812:15 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 39mFrontier
Sat 3/228:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 16mFrontier
Deal found 2/24$156
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/252:37 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/111:46 amDFW - SFO
Nonstop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/145:25 amSFO - DAL
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Wed 4/162:40 pmDAL - SFO
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/25$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/184:55 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/227:25 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/24$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/27:10 amSFO - DAL
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Tue 4/84:00 pmDAL - SFO
1 stop10h 19mDelta
Deal found 2/24$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/26:30 amSFO - DFW
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Wed 4/92:40 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 2/24$237
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Sat 3/223:30 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/239:43 amDFW - SFO
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$270
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/29:20 amSFO - DAL
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/87:38 pmDAL - SFO
2 stops27h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$309

Find flights from San Francisco to Dallas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Dallas 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 February 25, 2025.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Dallas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

12:15 am-5:54 am

Nonstop3h 39m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/22

8:59 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$156

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

2:37 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/1

11:46 am-1:42 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$213

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DAL

SFODAL

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

5:25 am-2:25 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 4/16

2:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$231

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

4:55 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/22

7:25 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$233

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DAL

SFODAL

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

7:10 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 4/8

4:00 pm-12:19 am

1 stop10h 19m

$237

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

6:30 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/9

2:40 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$237

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

3:30 pm-4:15 am

1 stop10h 45m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 3/23

9:43 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$270

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DAL

SFODAL

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

9:20 am-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 4/8

7:38 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops27h 43m

$309

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

12:32 am-6:07 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$78

San FranciscoDallas

SFO - DFW

SFODFW

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

7:02 pm-10:48 am

1 stop13h 46m

$101

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Dallas

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Dallas including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dallas. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Dallas, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas (average of $216). Flying from San Francisco to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 SFO to DFW?

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

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Dallas in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Dallas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dallas

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dallas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 25, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to A78 are scheduled on a Tuesday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

Rainfall in Dallas by month

Plan your trip to Dallas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dallas ranges from 1.9 - 4.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Dallas when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Dallas by month

Plan your trip to Dallas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dallas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. 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 Dallas. Reviews last updated February 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to Dallas have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,163 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,312 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Dallas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dallas from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 33 outbound flights to Dallas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Dallas. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Dallas, with prices starting at $156. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $213 and $217, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Dallas for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Dallas are Frontier ($78), Breeze Airways ($101), and Southwest ($110).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Dallas consider choosing Air China (100%), ANA (87%) or Frontier (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Dallas? While on average our users pay $937, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (San Francisco - Dallas/Fort Worth), is priced around $152.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Dallas 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 San Francisco to Dallas?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas (average of $216). Flying from San Francisco to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Dallas

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Dallas. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$57Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$73Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$99Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$172Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$185Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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