What percentage of San Francisco to Dallas flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 48.1% of flights from San Francisco to Dallas were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers can consider these statistics when planning their journey to balance convenience with potential cost savings.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dallas?

The median direct flight time from San Francisco to Dallas is typically 3 hours and 41 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 7 hours and 57 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2353 kilometers, influencing the overall travel time.

How often do San Francisco to Dallas flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Dallas route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a more favorable deal.

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San Francisco to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Dallas

A typical journey from San Francisco to Dallas, including connections, takes about 3h 41m. This route covers a distance of 2353 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, so overall travel time can vary.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Dallas, fares typically range from $182–$435, with a median of $309. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers can be found. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas is often in May, with a median fare of $128. Other cost-effective months include April, where the median fare is $209, and August, with a median fare of $218. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable pricing.

About 48.1% of recent fares from San Francisco to Dallas are for direct flights. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas are available, you should also expect a significant portion of flights to involve at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dallas

Regular price: $159 - $277

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Dallas typically range from $159 to $277. The current lowest deal is $98 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 3-Nov 18.

now $98

Low $159

High $277

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to DFW is May, with a median price of $144. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $548. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $144

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $548

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dallas

Tue, Sep 29

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SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$239

$165

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$176

$134

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$192

$139

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$205

$160

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

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SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$161

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

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SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

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$160

$110

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$262 → $110

58%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$264 → $115

57%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$264 → $119

55%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$264 → $161

39%

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San Francisco - Dallas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for SFO to DFW are above the typical level at $309.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $128 for SFO to DFW flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 41m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight from SFO to DFW is 3h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has direct flights, with 48.1% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $98.

Frontier Airlines offers a deal from SFO to DFW for $98, departing November 3.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from SFO to DFW are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$172

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~26 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International is a reliable alternative for central Texas travel with high flight frequency.

📍 ~290 km from Dallas (approximately 3-hour drive, traffic can be unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$204

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Dallas is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $147. Prices tend to be higher closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $334 and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $364. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows a higher average price of $326.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Dallas is considered to be $182 or less. The median price observed for this route was $309. Prices can range, with 75% of deals historically found at $435 or below.

Historically, May has offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dallas, with a median price of $128. April and August also show lower median prices, at $209 and $218 respectively. The annual median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $309, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings.

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San Francisco to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Dallas

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dallas

Regular price: $159 - $277

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Dallas typically range from $159 to $277. The current lowest deal is $98 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 3-Nov 18.

now $98

Low $159

High $277

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to DFW is May, with a median price of $144. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $548. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $144

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $548

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dallas

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$239

$165

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$176

$134

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$192

$139

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$205

$160

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$161

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$160

$110

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$262 → $110

58%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$264 → $115

57%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$264 → $119

55%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$264 → $161

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

San Francisco - Dallas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for SFO to DFW are above the typical level at $309.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $128 for SFO to DFW flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 41m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight from SFO to DFW is 3h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has direct flights, with 48.1% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $98.

Frontier Airlines offers a deal from SFO to DFW for $98, departing November 3.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from SFO to DFW are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$172

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~26 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International is a reliable alternative for central Texas travel with high flight frequency.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dallas

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Dallas

San Francisco to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Dallas

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dallas

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dallas

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

San Francisco - Dallas route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 3h 41m.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $98.

Deals are frequent on this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dallas

Best Elite deals to Dallas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Dallas?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Dallas?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dallas?

What percentage of San Francisco to Dallas flights are direct?

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dallas?

How often do San Francisco to Dallas flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Dallas from other cities

San Francisco to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Dallas

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dallas

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dallas

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

San Francisco - Dallas route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 3h 41m.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $98.

Deals are frequent on this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dallas

Best Elite deals to Dallas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Dallas?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Dallas?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dallas?