What percentage of San Francisco to Dallas flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 48.1% of flights from San Francisco to Dallas have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing 90 days was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of travelers may encounter connecting flights.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dallas?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Dallas has a median duration of 3 hours and 41 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 7 hours and 57 minutes. The direct flight covers an approximate distance of 2353 kilometers.

How often do San Francisco to Dallas flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Dallas route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for more favorable pricing. The route is typically characterized by regular price fluctuations over a 30-day period.

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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 takes about 3h 41m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2353 kilometers. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with the rest connecting, this median journey time reflects a mix of travel experiences.

For those seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Dallas, fares typically range from $182 to $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 deals do appear.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas? The data shows that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $128. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $209, and August, where the median fare is $218. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Regarding direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas, 48.1% of recent itineraries were non-stop. This indicates that a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dallas

Regular price: $130 - $265

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Dallas is between $130 and $265. The current lowest deal is $178 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 10-Sep 15.

now $178

Low $130

High $265

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

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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

Sat, Aug 8

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SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$354

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$508

$401

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$385

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$821

$533

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$777

$553

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$816

$591

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$821 → $533

35%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$788 → $543

31%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$816 → $591

28%

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$777 → $553

29%

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San Francisco - Dallas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Dallas are above the typical level of $309.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $144.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 41m

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Dallas takes 3h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are a mixed option

About 48.1% of recent flights for this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights on the San Francisco to Dallas route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Dallas are frequent, appearing often over 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 ~$132

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is a major hub for flights to the Dallas area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$132

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for central Texas travel.

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

💸 Flights from ~$147

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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 prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $147. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $334, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $364. Prices for bookings made 60+ days in advance were also higher, averaging $326.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Dallas was considered to be $182 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $309. Prices for the upper quartile of fares reached $435, indicating a significant range in pricing over the 90-day window.

Historically, May has offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dallas, with a median price of $128. April and August also presented more affordable options, with median prices of $209 and $218 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $309, indicating that these months typically provide substantial savings over the annual average.

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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: $130 - $265

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Dallas is between $130 and $265. The current lowest deal is $178 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 10-Sep 15.

now $178

Low $130

High $265

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

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$354

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$508

$401

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$385

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$821

$533

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$777

$553

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$816

$591

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$821 → $533

35%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$788 → $543

31%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$816 → $591

28%

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$777 → $553

29%

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 from San Francisco to Dallas are above the typical level of $309.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $144.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 41m

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Dallas takes 3h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are a mixed option

About 48.1% of recent flights for this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights on the San Francisco to Dallas route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Dallas are frequent, appearing often over 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 ~$132

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is a major hub for flights to the Dallas area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$132

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for central Texas travel.

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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 best prices

Direct flights average 3h 41m

Direct flights are a mixed option

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

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 best prices

Direct flights average 3h 41m

Direct flights are a mixed option

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

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?