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£72 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco departing on 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to San Francisco (DFW-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dallas to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dallas to San Francisco

Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
United Airlines Logo
07:30 - 09:32DFW-SFO
4h 02mdirect
United Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:14SFO-DFW
3h 34mdirect
£150United Airlines
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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
United Airlines Logo
17:33 - 00:12DFW-SFO
8h 39m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:15SFO-DFW
3h 35mdirect
£154United Airlines
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
United Airlines Logo
05:15 - 12:10DFW-SFO
8h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:15SFO-DFW
3h 35mdirect
£157United Airlines
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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
United Airlines Logo
05:15 - 12:10DFW-SFO
8h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:14SFO-DFW
3h 34mdirect
£158United Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Fri, 5 Dec
Delta Logo
06:15 - 11:29DFW-SFO
7h 14m1 stop
Delta Logo
00:30 - 10:05SFO-DFW
7h 35m1 stop
£164Delta
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Thu, 4 Dec - Fri, 5 Dec
Delta Logo
11:34 - 18:16DFW-SFO
8h 42m1 stop
Delta Logo
00:30 - 12:42SFO-DFW
10h 12m1 stop
£172Delta
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Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
Delta Logo
10:52 - 18:09DFW-SFO
9h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
00:30 - 09:57SFO-DFW
7h 27m1 stop
£180Delta
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Sat, 6 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:20 - 12:29DFW-SFO
8h 09m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
13:35 - 23:58SFO-DFW
8h 23m2 stops
£201Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:20 - 12:29DFW-SFO
8h 09m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:25 - 21:49SFO-DFW
11h 24m2 stops
£202Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 16 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:14 - 08:11DFW-SFO
15h 57m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:56 - 17:14SFO-DFW
20h 18m1 stop
£206Alaska Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Use the DFW app to find short security wait times.
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 20% price drop
November
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Cheapest return fare
£150
Overall average: £192
United Airlines
Tue 18/11Tue 18/11
DFW - SFO • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£72
Typical prices: £82-£187
Frontier
Thu 20/11
DFW - SFO • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Dallas to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £166 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £233 and £228 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Dallas to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Finnair

Finnair's Economy Comfort offers extra legroom for a small fee, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


Finnair provides inflight Wi-Fi on most aircraft, ensuring connectivity at reasonable speeds.

Read more about Finnairby Gabriel Leigh
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.


United offers Priority Boarding for Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Airports
DFW

Use the DFW app to find security checkpoints with the shortest wait times, saving you time before your flight.

Read more about DFWby Ramsey Qubein
SFO

For a budget-friendly option, take the BART from SFO to popular San Francisco neighbourhoods like the Mission and Embarcadero.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dallas to San Francisco

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£72
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Dallas to San Francisco

When to book flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Dallas to San Francisco flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco was £72 for a one-way ticket and £150 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dallas to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas to San Francisco flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dallas to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Dallas is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

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