Domestic route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dallas
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). 1,461 miles, 3h 15m nonstop.
SFO to DFW 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 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAB6AS6 airlinesAmerican, United, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 27all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadDallas vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Dallas
Round trips from $104
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 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 San Francisco to Dallas
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?
San Francisco has 3 airports and Dallas has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near San Francisco
Other arrival airports near Dallas
Tips for this route
- American, United, JetBlue and Alaska all fly SFO to DFW 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.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $104; September 2026 is the most expensive at $137 and up, a difference of $33 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% 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.
- Dallas is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Francisco to DallasSan Francisco to Dallas: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dallas?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DFW) takes about 3h 15m 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 SFO to DFW?
American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DFW), 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 San Francisco to Dallas?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DFW), starting at $104 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Dallas 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 San Francisco and Dallas?
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and DFW on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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