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$68+ Cheap flights from Dallas 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SFO
avr. 21 — avr. 281
lun. 4/21
lun. 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on avril 16, 2025.

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ven. 5/168:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 07mFrontier
lun. 5/1912:09 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$135
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
mar. 6/1710:30 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop3h 42mAmerican Airlines
sam. 6/215:42 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mar. 7/16:11 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
mer. 7/1611:05 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
jeu. 7/36:10 amDAL - SFO
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
mar. 7/83:20 pmSFO - DAL
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$218
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mer. 6/116:55 amDFW - SFO
1 stop8h 20mDelta
mar. 6/173:48 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/16$237
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mar. 6/312:00 pmDAL - SFO
1 stop10h 09mDelta
sam. 6/146:15 amSFO - DAL
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/15$237
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ven. 6/138:50 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop3h 58mMultiple Airlines
dim. 6/1511:59 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$276
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ven. 5/26:23 pmDAL - SFO
1 stop7h 21mAlaska Airlines
mer. 5/78:00 amSFO - DAL
1 stop7h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$288

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to San Francisco that are best for you.

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DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

ven. 5/16

8:59 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

San Francisco

lun. 5/19

12:09 am-5:44 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$135

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

mar. 6/17

5:08 pm-6:49 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

San Francisco

ven. 6/20

12:59 am-6:30 am

Nonstop3h 31m

$209

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

mar. 7/1

6:11 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 59m

San Francisco

mer. 7/16

11:05 pm-4:49 am

Nonstop3h 44m

$213

DallasSan Francisco

DAL - SFO

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

jeu. 7/3

6:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 35m

San Francisco

mar. 7/8

3:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$218

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

mer. 6/11

6:15 am-9:58 am

1 stop5h 43m

San Francisco

sam. 6/14

6:15 am-4:38 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$237

DallasSan Francisco

DAL - SFO

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

mar. 6/3

12:00 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San Francisco

mer. 6/11

11:40 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$237

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

sam. 5/10

8:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

San Francisco

sam. 5/17

8:39 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$262

DallasSan Francisco

DAL - SFO

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

ven. 5/2

6:23 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San Francisco

mer. 5/7

8:00 am-5:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$288

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

sam. 5/31

8:16 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$82

DallasSan Francisco

DAL - SFO

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

mer. 5/14

6:40 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$100

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The best insider tips for Dallas to San Francisco flights

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

Asiana's Economy Smartium offers 36” seat pitch, providing extra legroom for comfort.


Asiana's A350 features in-flight Wi-Fi, enhancing connectivity on long flights.

Read more about Asiana Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats with 32” separation for a fee, enhancing travel comfort.


Consider early check-in to secure your seat due to Frontier's frequent overbooking.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for added comfort on medium-haul flights.


United's MileagePlus allows pooling miles, useful for family travel or upgrades.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
DFW

DFW offers a DART Orange Line connecting downtown Dallas to Terminal A, making public transit a viable option for reaching the airport.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
SFO

For a budget-friendly trip from SFO to downtown, take the BART. The journey takes about 40 minutes from the Garage G/Bart station.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 89 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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dallas to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 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 avril 16, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% 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?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas to San Francisco. 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 avril 16, 2025.

The most flights from A78 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

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).

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 avril 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Dallas to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,380 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas to San Francisco. 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 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 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 44 flights from Dallas to San Francisco per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($135), American Airlines ($209), and Southwest ($218) offers the cheapest pricing from Dallas to San Francisco. Frontier is priced at 48% 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 $68. Southwest flights start at $100 while deals on United Airlines start at $119 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: ANA (89%), Air China (82%), Air Canada (78%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $951 for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $81 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San Francisco) is currently priced at $160.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dallas to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Dallas to San Francisco. 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 avril 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$165Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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