Can I fly direct from Dallas to San Francisco?

Yes, direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco are available. Historically, approximately 29.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are also common for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Dallas to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Dallas to San Francisco has a duration of 3 hours and 58 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 53 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2353 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco come up frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent opportunities for finding good deals. Travelers can typically expect to see favorable prices appear regularly across a 30-day window.

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Dallas to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Dallas to San Francisco

A typical journey from Dallas to San Francisco takes about 8h 2m, including connections. This route, covering a distance of 2353 km, is classified as a medium-haul flight. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, the total travel time reflects the stops involved.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco, fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $204–$405, with a median of $300. Currently, about 34% of recent fares are considered a good price, indicating some opportunities for savings despite the current pricing trend. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Francisco? The most affordable months to fly are April, with a median fare of $150, followed by May at $166, and August at $180. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical range for the route.

Most itineraries connect at least once on this route. Only about 29.2% of recent fares from Dallas to San Francisco are for direct flights, meaning you will likely have at least one stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Francisco

Regular price: $159 - $308

Prices for flights from Dallas to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to San Francisco is between $159 and $308. The current lowest deal is $182 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 18-Aug 19.

now $182

Low $159

High $308

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from DFW to SFO is April, with a median price of $150. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $578. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $150

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $578

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dallas to San Francisco

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$188

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$269

$193

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$168

$183

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$195

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$178

$196

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$201

$198

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dallas to San Francisco

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$716 → $306

57%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$709 → $306

57%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$706 → $306

57%

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$719 → $346

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to San Francisco

Dallas - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from DFW to SFO are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Francisco, with a median price of $150.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 8h 2m

Flights from Dallas to San Francisco typically take 8h 2m, covering a distance of 2353 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 29.2% of recent flights from Dallas to San Francisco are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Dallas to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a key option for flights from Dallas to San Francisco.

📍 ~30 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway to San Francisco and the Bay Area.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by public transport, car, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART train)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Dallas to San Francisco are found when booking in the "7-13 days" window before departure. During this period, the average price was $225. Booking within "0-6 days" of departure typically results in an average price of $246, which is slightly higher. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, with the "28-59 days" window showing an average price of $414 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco is considered to be $204 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $300. Fares above $405 are typically in the higher range for this route. These figures provide a useful benchmark for travelers seeking value.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dallas to San Francisco are April, May, and August. In April, the median price was $150, while in May, it was $166. August also offered a median price of $180. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $300.

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Dallas to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Dallas to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Francisco

Regular price: $159 - $308

Prices for flights from Dallas to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to San Francisco is between $159 and $308. The current lowest deal is $182 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 18-Aug 19.

now $182

Low $159

High $308

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from DFW to SFO is April, with a median price of $150. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $578. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $150

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $578

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dallas to San Francisco

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$188

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$269

$193

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$168

$183

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$195

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$178

$196

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$201

$198

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dallas to San Francisco

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$716 → $306

57%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$709 → $306

57%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$706 → $306

57%

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$719 → $346

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to San Francisco