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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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jan 28 — Feb 41
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The best prices from Dallas to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas to San Francisco

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 January 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$126
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$68
(Trip.com)

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February

Average price

$270
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Cheapest flights from Dallas to San Francisco
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 January 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/138:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 16mFrontier
Wed 3/198:06 amSFO - DFW
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$126
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/15:50 amDFW - SFO
2 stops17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/412:16 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$163
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/17:45 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/54:54 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/23$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sat 3/17:09 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/56:00 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:50 amDAL - SFO
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Wed 3/121:00 pmSFO - DAL
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/23$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 2/237:00 amDFW - SFO
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Tue 3/410:15 amSFO - DFW
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/22$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/185:17 pmDAL - SFO
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Mon 2/2412:09 pmSFO - DAL
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/23$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:23 pmDAL - SFO
1 stop7h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/78:00 amSFO - DAL
1 stop7h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/23$322

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 January 23, 2025.

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DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/13

8:59 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

8:06 am-5:45 am

1 stop19h 39m

$126

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/1

5:50 am-9:41 pm

2 stops17h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

12:16 am-5:55 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$163

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/1

7:45 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

4:54 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$179

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/1

7:09 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

6:00 am-11:27 am

Nonstop3h 27m

$181

DallasSan Francisco

DAL - SFO

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Wed 3/5

6:50 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

1:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$199

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/23

7:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

10:15 am-5:39 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$238

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 2/4

3:51 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

8:10 am-9:48 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$274

DallasSan Francisco

DAL - SFO

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Tue 2/18

5:17 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

12:09 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$317

DallasSan Francisco

DAL - SFO

DALSFO

Dallas Love Field

Fri 5/2

6:23 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

8:00 am-5:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$322

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 4/28

8:59 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$68

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to San Francisco

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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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 55 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 $404). 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 January 23, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% 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 January 23, 2025.

The most flights from A78 to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 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 January 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and Frontier 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
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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 38 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 ($126), United Airlines ($179), and American Airlines ($181) offers the cheapest pricing from Dallas to San Francisco. Frontier is priced at 51% 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 American Airlines start at $109 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: Air China (89%), ANA (82%), United Airlines (75%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,040 for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $67 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San Francisco) is currently priced at $107.

  • 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 $404). 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$160Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$176Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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