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$78+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SFO
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth 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

Cheap flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$78
(Mytrip)

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September

Average price

$307
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco
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This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:47 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Tue 1/73:18 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop11h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$188
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:46 amDFW - SFO
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/126:00 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$237
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.
Wed 12/256:10 amDFW - SFO
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Fri 1/103:40 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/18$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/255:50 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/15:00 amSFO - DFW
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$269
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1811:15 amDFW - SFO
1 stop7h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/109:10 pmSFO - DFW
1 stop24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$362
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/253:45 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/109:15 amSFO - DFW
2 stops12h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$379

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 19, 2024.

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DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/17

5:35 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

10:29 pm-4:42 am

1 stop28h 13m

$146

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 1/18

7:40 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

6:25 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

$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

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 1/18

7:40 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

8:20 am-11:55 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$172

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/15

3:51 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

8:20 am-11:55 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$201

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/17

7:00 am-3:47 pm

1 stop10h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

12:40 am-10:02 am

1 stop7h 22m

$236

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 2/21

3:13 pm-12:43 am

1 stop11h 30m

$78

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 1/19

10:46 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop3h 59m

$97

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 2/20

7:34 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 56m

$106

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/14

8:00 am-4:07 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$113

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth 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 19, 2024.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 19, 2024.

The most flights from DFW to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (47 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 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Dallas to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
399 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco. 6 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Dallas/Fort Worth on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 32 inbound flights from Dallas/Fort Worth per day.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $146. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $157 and $160, respectively. Frontier is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 $78. American Airlines flights start at $97 while deals on United Airlines start at $106 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco are ANA (92%), Air China (89%) and United Airlines (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,023 for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San Francisco) is currently priced at $90.

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

    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco flights have a layover in Las Vegas most often.

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

    If you're on a layover in Las Vegas and looking for things to do, consider visiting Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, or Stratosphere Tower. Those on a layover in Las Vegas interested in visiting Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, or Stratosphere Tower can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Those landing in Las Vegas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $52 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco is Denver.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth to San Francisco.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 6 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$80Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$176Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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