What percentage of San Francisco to Dallas flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 9% of flights from San Francisco to Dallas were direct. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stop. For those flights that include connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware of this lower percentage when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dallas?

The direct flight from San Francisco to Dallas typically takes about 3 hours and 39 minutes, covering a distance of 2353 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 10 hours and 4 minutes. This difference highlights the significant time savings associated with direct routes. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing their preferred flight option.

How often do San Francisco to Dallas flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Dallas route are classified as experiencing frequent drops. This suggests that price fluctuations are common across the trailing 30 days. Travelers may find opportunities to secure better deals due to these frequent price adjustments. Monitoring prices regularly could be beneficial for this particular 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 38m, including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 2353 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer at 13h 33m, while non-stop flights average 3h 38m.

When looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Dallas, fares typically range from $253–$454, with a median of $318. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 24% of recent fares for this route were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive pricing is available if you track the market.

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas is typically during February and March, both with a median fare of $181. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $197. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

For flights from San Francisco to Dallas, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas are available, you are more likely to find itineraries with one or more stops.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dallas

Regular price: $197 - $343

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

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Dallas typically range from $197 to $343. The current lowest deal is $93 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 8.

now $93

Low $197

High $343

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to DFW is February, with a median price of $181. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $721. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $181

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $721

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dallas

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$277

$257

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$322

$282

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$283

$287

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$243

$257

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$296

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$296

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$264 → $90

66%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$246 → $94

62%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$264 → $116

56%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

$265 → $126

52%

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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, with a median of $318.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February and March offer the lowest median prices at $181 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 38m

The median flight time for a direct flight from SFO to DFW is 3h 38m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9% of recent flights from SFO to DFW are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flight deals available for the SFO to DFW route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights between San Francisco and Dallas appear frequently, typically every 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 city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$67

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a key arrival point for flights from San Francisco to Dallas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$91

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

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)

💸 Flights from ~$106

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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 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $177. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out saw average prices rise significantly to $797. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days in advance averaged around $454, indicating that waiting until closer to the departure date, but not too close, can lead to better deals across the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Dallas is considered to be $253 or less. The median price for this route has been $318. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of observed prices being $454 or higher. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $253 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Dallas include February and March, both with a median price of $181. August also presents a good value, with a median price of $197. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $318 for this route. Travelers looking for more budget-friendly options should consider planning their trips during these months, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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: $197 - $343

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

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Dallas typically range from $197 to $343. The current lowest deal is $93 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 8.

now $93

Low $197

High $343

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

February

Cheapest

Flights from $181

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $721

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dallas

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$277

$257

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$322

$282

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$283

$287

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$243

$257

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$296

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dallas

San Francisco (SFO) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$296

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$264 → $90

66%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$246 → $94

62%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$264 → $116

56%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

$265 → $126

52%

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, with a median of $318.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February and March offer the lowest median prices at $181 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 38m

The median flight time for a direct flight from SFO to DFW is 3h 38m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9% of recent flights from SFO to DFW are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flight deals available for the SFO to DFW route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights between San Francisco and Dallas appear frequently, typically every 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 city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$67

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a key arrival point for flights from San Francisco to Dallas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$91

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

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

Dallas, United States

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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 February for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 38m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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?

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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 February for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 38m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

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

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