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$78+ 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SFO
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Wed 12/25
Wed 1/1
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The best prices from Dallas to San Francisco are usually found in September or February, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 December 20, 2024.

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$145
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One-way from

$79
(FlightHub)

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$307
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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 December 20, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/268:37 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 22mFrontier
Mon 1/139:23 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Thu 12/268:55 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/96:00 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Thu 12/266:59 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Wed 1/151:30 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/19$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/265:50 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3112:30 amSFO - DFW
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$318
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:59 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/316:07 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/256:10 amDAL - SFO
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Sun 12/2912:05 pmSFO - DAL
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$423
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/255:34 pmDAL - SFO
1 stop8h 24mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/157:00 amSFO - DAL
1 stop9h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/19$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/213:45 pmDAL - SFO
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Wed 12/2512:10 pmSFO - DAL
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/18$547

Find flights from Dallas to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas to San Francisco 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 December 20, 2024.

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DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/24

5:35 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

9:26 am-3:03 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

$145

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 2/3

8:00 am-4:31 pm

2 stops10h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

12:35 am-6:14 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$151

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 1/18

7:40 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

11:07 am-4:46 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

$157

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 1/30

8:45 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

4:00 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$160

DallasSan Francisco

DAL - SFO

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Thu 1/9

7:24 pm-9:11 am

1 stop15h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

7:00 am-6:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$198

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 1/25

3:51 pm-8:56 am

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

11:00 am-9:48 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$201

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/2

7:00 am-3:47 pm

1 stop10h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

12:45 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$233

DallasSan Francisco

DAL - SFO

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Sat 1/25

11:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

6:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$235

DallasSan Francisco

DAL - SFO

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Sat 1/18

12:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 1/24

11:15 pm-9:32 am

1 stop8h 17m

$296

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/31

9:38 pm-7:16 am

1 stop11h 38m

$78

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Travel insights for flights from Dallas to San Francisco

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

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 December 13, 2024.

Booking 31 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 $381). 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 December 20, 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Dallas to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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. Sunday 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 December 20, 2024.

The most flights from A78 to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 December 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, United Airlines and American Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,547 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,041 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 34 flights from Dallas to San Francisco per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($145), United Airlines ($157), and American Airlines ($160) offers the cheapest pricing from Dallas to San Francisco. Frontier is priced at 44% 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 $79. American Airlines flights start at $97 while deals on United Airlines start at $106 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 (92%), Air China (89%), United Airlines (84%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,023 for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San Francisco) is currently priced at $81.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Dallas to San Francisco?

    Dallas to San Francisco flights have a layover in Las Vegas most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Stratosphere Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Las Vegas at the moment. Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Stratosphere Tower can be visited by traveling about 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 4.3 mi respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Las Vegas can rent one for about $52 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Dallas to San Francisco flights?

    Of the flights from Dallas to San Francisco that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Denver.

  • 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 $381). 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 Dallas to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 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 December 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$176Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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