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 included stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

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, covering a distance of 2353 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 57 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with choosing a direct route.

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 suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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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 connecting itineraries. This is considered a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 2353 kilometers. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, with connecting flights typically taking around 9h 59m. This route sees frequent deals, with new offers appearing almost daily.

For those seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Dallas, fares typically range from $182 to $435, with a median price 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 are available for travelers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas? The most affordable month to fly is typically May, with a median fare of just $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 can help secure better prices.

Regarding direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas, 48.1% of recent fares were for non-stop itineraries. This indicates that a meaningful share of flights are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries involve connections. For those flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is two, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dallas

Regular price: $117 - $261

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Dallas is $117 to $261. The current lowest deal is $182 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 12.

now $182

Low $117

High $261

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

Flights from SFO to DFW are cheapest in May, with a median price of $144. The most expensive month to fly 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

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dallas

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$442

$297

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$195

$194

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$442

$307

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$436

$297

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$401

$297

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$171

$183

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 24

$539 → $323

40%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$539 → $332

38%

6 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 22

$539 → $334

38%

6 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 30

$538 → $359

33%

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 best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to DFW, with a median price of $128.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 41m

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Dallas takes 3h 41m, while connecting flights average 9h 59m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with 48.1% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has deals from $182

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $182 from SFO to DFW.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Dallas are frequent, with 13% of recent fares being good prices.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (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 good option for flights from San Francisco to Dallas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$132

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International is a reliable alternative for central Texas travel with a strong variety of carriers.

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

💸 Flights from ~$173

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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 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. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance were observed at an average of $326, indicating that planning within the 28-59 day window often yields better value.

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 for this route was $309, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $435. This means that prices at or below $182 represent a significant saving compared to typical fares.

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. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $309, indicating that travelers can find better value during these months.

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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: $117 - $261

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Dallas is $117 to $261. The current lowest deal is $182 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 12.

now $182

Low $117

High $261

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

Flights from SFO to DFW are cheapest in May, with a median price of $144. The most expensive month to fly 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, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$442

$297

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$195

$194

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$442

$307

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$436

$297

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DAL)

$401

$297

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$171

$183

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 24

$539 → $323

40%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$539 → $332

38%

6 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 22

$539 → $334

38%

6 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 30

$538 → $359

33%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Dallas