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 journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from Dallas to San Francisco is 3 hours and 58 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 6 hours and 53 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2353 kilometers. These durations provide a general expectation for travel time on this route.

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 consistently identified as one that often presents good value for travelers. The availability of favorable pricing trends is a regular occurrence for this destination pairing, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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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 2,353 kilometers, is classified as a medium-haul flight. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when not flying direct, the total travel time reflects the added duration of layovers.

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 classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Francisco? The most affordable months to fly are typically 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.

While some direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco are available, they represent only 29.2% of recent fares. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. When planning your trip, consider that a significant portion of available flights will include at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Francisco

Regular price: $141 - $426

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to San Francisco is $141 to $426. The current lowest deal is $107 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 7.

now $107

Low $141

High $426

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

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Mar

Apr

May

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Dallas to San Francisco

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DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$738

$338

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$690

$349

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$854

$380

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

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DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$724

$338

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

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DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$857

$355

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

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DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$754

$365

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 14 - Sep 15

$857 → $379

56%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$854 → $378

56%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$844 → $392

54%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$804 → $361

55%

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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 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Historically, April, May, and August offer the lowest median prices for flights from DFW to SFO.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 8h 2m

The median flight duration from Dallas to San Francisco is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 29.2% of recent flights from DFW to SFO are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Dallas to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International offers flights to San Francisco, providing a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~26 km from Dallas city center

💸 Flights from ~$166

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good option for flights from Dallas to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International (OAK) is a primary alternative, offering extensive domestic options and BART rail access.

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

💸 Flights from ~$201

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Dallas to San Francisco are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $225. Booking 0-6 days out saw an average price of $246, which is slightly higher. Prices tended to be considerably higher for bookings made 14-27 days out, averaging $351, and even more so for bookings 28-59 days out, with an average of $414.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco was considered to be $204 or less. The median price for this route was $300. Flights priced at $405 or more fell into the higher end of the spectrum. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

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 competitive pricing with a median of $180. These months typically offer prices below the annual median of $300 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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: $141 - $426

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to San Francisco is $141 to $426. The current lowest deal is $107 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 7.

now $107

Low $141

High $426

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, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$738

$338

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$690

$349

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$854

$380

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$724

$338

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$857

$355

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$754

$365

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 14 - Sep 15

$857 → $379

56%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$854 → $378

56%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$844 → $392

54%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$804 → $361

55%

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 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Historically, April, May, and August offer the lowest median prices for flights from DFW to SFO.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 8h 2m

The median flight duration from Dallas to San Francisco is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 29.2% of recent flights from DFW to SFO are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Dallas to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International offers flights to San Francisco, providing a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~26 km from Dallas city center

💸 Flights from ~$166

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good option for flights from Dallas to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International (OAK) is a primary alternative, offering extensive domestic options and BART rail access.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Dallas to San Francisco

Dallas to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Dallas to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Francisco

Direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Dallas to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to San Francisco

Dallas - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Average flight time is 8h 2m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Dallas main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book Dallas to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Dallas to San Francisco?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dallas to San Francisco?

Can I fly direct from Dallas to San Francisco?

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

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

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Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Dallas to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Dallas to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Francisco

Direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Dallas to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to San Francisco

Dallas - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Average flight time is 8h 2m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Dallas main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Nov 17

Nov 03

Oct 28

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 28

Oct 20

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Oct 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book Dallas to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Dallas to San Francisco?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dallas to San Francisco?