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$82+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO)

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DFW — SFO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$115
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$82
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$320

Good round-trip deal

$272 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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From Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco
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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 09mFrontier
Mon 5/512:09 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$115
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/299:36 amDFW - SFO
Nonstop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/68:16 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$194
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/66:00 amSFO - DFW
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 7/86:05 pmDFW - SFO
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Tue 7/156:00 amSFO - DFW
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/30$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/237:10 amDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/277:35 amSFO - DFW
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$245

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

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Fly to

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Route

Depart

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Price

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/29

8:59 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

12:09 am-5:44 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$115

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/17

6:30 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

11:30 pm-5:07 am

Nonstop3h 37m

$179

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/29

8:00 am-3:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

12:09 am-5:44 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$216

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/23

2:34 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

4:55 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$231

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 4/26

4:00 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

6:05 am-3:31 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$263

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 6/27

3:30 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 6/29

11:59 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$325

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/1

10:50 pm-7:44 am

1 stop10h 54m

$82

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 5/6

6:50 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$99

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/29

6:50 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$119

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 4/27

7:20 am-9:26 am

Nonstop4h 06m

$136

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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 March.
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*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 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.

The best insider tips for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco flights

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

Economy seats are 18.3” wide with USB power outlets on Airbus A321 planes.


Business class on A321 features 21”-wide recliner seats with USB power.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus includes a guaranteed empty middle seat for added comfort.


Early morning flights have a better chance of on-time departure and arrival.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags without extra fees.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Airports
DFW

DFW's Skylink Train connects all terminals quickly, running every two minutes, making it efficient for navigating this large airport.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

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/Fort Worth to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Dallas/Fort Worth with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco

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 March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco is 55 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 $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/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 March 31, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 March 23, 2025.

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. Saturday 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 March 31, 2025.

The most flights from DFW to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 March 31, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Dallas to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

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!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

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

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  • 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. 5 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 29 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 $115. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $194 and $197, respectively. Frontier is priced at 55% 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 $82. United Airlines flights start at $99 while deals on Delta start at $119 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 (95%), Air China (94%) and Cathay Pacific (86%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,096 for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San Francisco) is currently priced at $179.

  • 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 $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 5 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$83Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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