How long does a flight from San Francisco to Dallas take?

The average direct flight takes 3h 40m , covering a distance of 1,461 miles.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 12 and 15 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 42m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 94 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Dallas?

San Francisco and Dallas are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are American Airlines (60 flights per week), United Airlines (27 flights per week), and Frontier (7 flights per week).

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Dallas?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 00:05 and will be landing in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport at 05:47.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 San Francisco to Dallas.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Dallas?

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 Dallas with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

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 Dallas from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Dallas delayed?

Weekly flights between San Francisco and Dallas historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 157 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Dallas flights?

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Dallas flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dallas?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Dallas were found on Frontier (£165) and Alaska Airlines (£198).

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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Dallas

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

19:59 - 05:18SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

7h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

20:15 - 22:29DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

4h 14mdirect

£165Frontier

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

23:59 - 05:34SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

3h 35mdirect

20:15 - 22:29DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

4h 14mdirect

£169Frontier

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

19:59 - 05:18SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

7h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

22:24 - 08:19DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

11h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

£180Frontier

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

23:59 - 05:34SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

3h 35mdirect

10:54 - 18:19DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

9h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

£184Frontier

Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

20:46 - 06:20SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

7h 34m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:00 - 18:01DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

10h 01m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£198Alaska Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

15:31 - 22:55SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

5h 24m1 stop San Diego

10:00 - 18:01DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

10h 01m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£202Alaska Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

23:59 - 05:44SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

3h 45mdirect

09:00 - 11:02DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

4h 02mdirect

£203United Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

11:22 - 14:43SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

25h 21m1 stop San Diego

13:21 - 20:32DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

9h 11m1 stop Los Angeles

£204Frontier

Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

20:46 - 06:20SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

7h 34m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

15:49 - 22:49DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

9h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£207Alaska Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

23:59 - 05:34SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

3h 35mdirect

17:25 - 00:04DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

8h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

£207United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dallas

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 5 Dec

07:20 - 14:46SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

5h 26m1 stop Los Angeles

14:35 - 23:38DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

11h 03m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£381Delta

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

13:20 - 21:00SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

5h 40m1 stop Salt Lake City

13:44 - 19:36DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

7h 52m1 stop Los Angeles

£407Delta

Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

21:55 - 08:46SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

8h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:44 - 19:36DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

7h 52m1 stop Los Angeles

£416Delta

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 5 Dec

11:58 - 22:13SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

8h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

14:35 - 23:38DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

11h 03m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£429Delta

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

09:30 - 19:02SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

7h 32m1 stop Los Angeles

07:50 - 13:25DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

7h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

£433Delta

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 5 Dec

23:30 - 11:13SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

9h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:35 - 23:38DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

11h 03m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£436Delta

Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

23:59 - 05:58SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

3h 59mdirect

07:00 - 08:53DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

3h 53mdirect

£443United Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 5 Dec

23:30 - 11:13SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

9h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:35 - 23:38DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

11h 03m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£444Delta

Sun, 20 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

08:40 - 14:25SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

3h 45mdirect

07:00 - 09:06DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

4h 06mdirect

£445United Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

08:40 - 14:25SFO San Francisco-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

3h 45mdirect

19:50 - 21:45DFW Dallas/Fort Worth-SFO San Francisco

3h 55mdirect

£448United Airlines

Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco to Dallas flights

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

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How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from San Francisco usually cost between £205 and £333 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £165 on Frontier (25 Oct–1 Nov).

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

For San Francisco to Dallas, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Dallas back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is October, where tickets cost £238 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £331 and £305 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Expert on SFO

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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What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was £94 for a one-way ticket and £165 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Dallas?
American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Dallas flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Dallas?
The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Dallas flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Dallas?
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Dallas on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Dallas?
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 San Francisco to Dallas.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Dallas?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Dallas?
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 Dallas with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Dallas?
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 Dallas from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Dallas to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £161 or less one-way.

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