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 stops, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This information is based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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

The direct flight from Dallas to San Francisco typically takes about 3 hours and 58 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is approximately 6 hours and 53 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 2353 kilometers. These durations are based on historical flight data.

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

Cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco are historically frequent. This route is classified as having frequent availability of deals. This assessment is based on observations over a 30-day period, indicating that travelers often find favorable prices for this particular journey.

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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. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival. While direct flights are available, connecting flights are more common, influencing the overall journey length.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $204–$405, with a median of $300. Currently, about 34% of recent fares are considered a good price, suggesting that while some deals exist, many itineraries are priced higher than usual. New deals appear almost daily, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Francisco? The data indicates that 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, making them prime times to consider for budget-conscious travel.

Most itineraries from Dallas to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 29.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly this route, you are likely to have one or more layovers, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The distance between Dallas and San Francisco is 2353 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, and as observed, often includes connections to complete the journey.

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Francisco

Regular price: $242 - $936

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

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to San Francisco is between $242 and $936. The current lowest deal is $132 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 12-Sep 26.

now $132

Low $242

High $936

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 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$147

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$348

$160

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$531

$303

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$425

$232

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$214

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$138

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$496 → $146

71%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$496 → $149

70%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

$495 → $149

70%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$496 → $154

69%

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

Fly in April for prices around $150

Historically, April, May, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 8h 2m

Flights from Dallas to San Francisco typically take 8 hours and 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 29.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Dallas to San Francisco are frequently available.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Dallas (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$148

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas Love Field is an alternative for flights from Dallas to San Francisco.

📍 ~10 km from Dallas (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$225

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and BART rail access.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to book flights from Dallas to San Francisco for the cheapest prices is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $225. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $246, which is slightly higher. Prices tend to increase further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $414, and those booked 14-27 days out averaging $351. This trend was observed over a 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco is considered to be around $204 or less. The median price for this route was $300. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $405 or less. These price thresholds are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dallas to San Francisco include April, with a median price of $150, and May, with a median price of $166. August also shows a relatively low median price of $180. The annual median price for this route is $300. This analysis is based on data collected over a 270-day window.

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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: $242 - $936

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

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to San Francisco is between $242 and $936. The current lowest deal is $132 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 12-Sep 26.

now $132

Low $242

High $936

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 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$147

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$348

$160

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$531

$303

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$425

$232

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$214

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Francisco

Dallas (DFW) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$138

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$496 → $146

71%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$496 → $149

70%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

$495 → $149

70%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$496 → $154

69%

Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to San Francisco