Domestic route
Cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 1,461 miles, 3h 35m nonstop.
DFW to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,461 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAB6AS6 airlinesAmerican, United, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 27all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday16% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 2h behindSan Francisco vs Dallas
Dallas to San Francisco
Round trips from $107
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 3.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Dallas to San Francisco
6 airlines fly nonstop with 27 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SLC, SEA, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via HOU, DEN, LAS, PHX, LAX, SAN, STL, AUS · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLWN2 airlines
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
- Seattle (SEA)DL1 airline
- Houston (HOU)WN1 airline
- Denver (DEN)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Dallas has 2 airports and San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Dallas
Tips for this route
- American, United, JetBlue and Alaska all fly DFW to SFO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $107; September 2026 is the most expensive at $142 and up, a difference of $35 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 16% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- San Francisco is 2 hours behind Dallas. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Dallas to San FranciscoDallas to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Dallas to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Dallas (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 3h 35m gate to gate, covering 1,461 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to SFO?
American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Dallas (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO), with 27 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, SLC and SEA.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Dallas (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $107 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Dallas to San Francisco flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Dallas and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Dallas. DFW is on America/Chicago time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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