$40 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DFW)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dallas (SFO-DFW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $40 for one-way flights and $104 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Tue, May 13 - Tue, Jun 3
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$104 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$104
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 13 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $104 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 24 - Tue, Jun 3
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$123 Roundtrip, just found
$123
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 24 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $123 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 24
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$126 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$126
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 17 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Sat, May 24, priced at $126 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Tue, Jun 3
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$128 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$128
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $128 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 31
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$131 Roundtrip, just found
$131
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 17 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Sat, May 31, priced at $131 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 31 - Wed, Jun 4
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$133 Roundtrip, just found
$133
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 31 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $133 just found
American Airlines
Sun, May 25 - Wed, Jun 4
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$163 Roundtrip, just found
$163
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 25 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $163 just found
United
Tue, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 2
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$203 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Jul 1 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Wed, Jul 2, priced at $203 found 20 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Fri, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 9
SFO
San Francisco
DAL
Dallas
$223 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 4 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Wed, Jul 9, priced at $223 found 1 hour ago
Delta
Wed, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 18
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$237 Roundtrip, just found
$237
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Jun 4 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Wed, Jun 18, priced at $237 just found
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DFW)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$104
Distance
1461 mi

San Francisco to Dallas Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Dallas

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Dallas are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dallas with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dallas

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Dallas: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Dallas

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Dallas in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $40 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Dallas flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Dallas airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) cost?
Snag cheap return fares starting at $123 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Frontier Airlines flight leaving SFO on May 20 2025 and touching down at DFW. The price was last updated on April 24 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to DFW?
The cheapest flights from SFO to DFW are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
Skip the layovers and travel straight to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with 3 carriers, including:

  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to DFW?
Currently, the cheapest airline offering one-way flights from SFO to DFW is Frontier Airlines. You can jet off on this route from $59. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on May 24 2025. Prices were last updated on April 24 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
Every day on average, 10 direct flights take off from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW). Choose the departure time that best suits your plans.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
More passengers fly between SFO and DFW at 8 AM than at any other time. Looking for a quieter experience? Travel outside of rush hours and you could save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to DFW?
If you depart on a Sunday, you’ll get the largest range of choices for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW).
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)’s first flight to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) is at approximately 6:00AM UTC-8. With a total flight time of 3h 32m, you’ll arrive at around 11:32AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
Flights from SFO to DFW have an average travel time of 3 hours and 31 minutes. The distance between the two is 1,450 mi.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
To land at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) on time, opt for a flight that takes off from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Dallas from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you’re flying on a direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SFO to DFW just before your getaway is usually more expensive. However, if there’s some wiggle room with your itinerary, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to DFW flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a SFO to DFW flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better still, managing everything in one place will take the hassle out of planning your trip. Just secure your flights and choose from our extensive range of hotels, then tailor your trip with other add-ons like activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
If you reserved your SFO to DFW flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the ticket type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you’d like more information.

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