Cheap flights from Dallas to San Francisco from $186 DAL, DFW → SFO
Dallas Love Field (DAL), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest return found recently is $186 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $236 with American Airlines, 12 Sept 2027, found 6 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $236, American Airlines, found 6 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $186, 14 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $232 to $387
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $186 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 44 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $232 to $387.
Cheapest return found recently
$186
14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 9:54 p.m. · Return leaves 9:43 a.m. · 34 h 59 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via McCarran International Airport (LAS) · overnight connection · 19 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$246
14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 3:11 p.m. · 8 h 3 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Dallas to San Francisco
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$186 14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 39 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $138 to $378.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates from 15 Nov to 14 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
118 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 23 Nov | $540 | Southwest Airlines | Dallas Love Field (DAL) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 24 Nov | $382 | Frontier Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 28 Nov | $370 | Frontier Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 27 Dec | $234 | Frontier Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 28 Dec | $401 | Southwest Airlines | Dallas Love Field (DAL) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $277 | Frontier Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $224 | Frontier Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 | $186 | Frontier Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $186.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$236
12 Sept 2027 · American Airlines
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 1:16 p.m. · 3 h 44 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$236
12 Sept 2027 · American Airlines
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 1:16 p.m. · 3 h 44 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$236 12 Sept 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $51 to $250.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Sept 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2027 | $236 | American Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Dallas to San Francisco
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 12 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Dallas to San Francisco?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (39 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $340 | $237 | +51% | 21 |
| 7–13 days | $271 | $237 | +20% | 25 |
| 14–29 days | $230 | $205 | +2% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $226 | $138 | Cheapest seen | 26 |
| 180+ days | $403 | $403 | +79% | 9 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 57% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $216 | $127 | +132% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $103 | $103 | +11% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $108 | $61 | +16% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $93 | $51 | Cheapest seen | 26 |
| 60–89 days | $97 | $97 | +4% | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $187 | $187 | +101% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Dallas → San Jose
67 km from San Francisco
$367
$181 more than flying to San Francisco
15 Dec – 20 Dec · DFW → SJC · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Dallas → Oakland
13 km from San Francisco
$610
$424 more than flying to San Francisco
23 Nov – 28 Nov · DAL → OAK · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Dallas to San Francisco?
The cheapest return found recently is $186 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $232 to $387.
How much is a one-way flight from Dallas to San Francisco?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $236 with American Airlines, 12 Sept 2027, found 6 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Francisco?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $186, 14 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas to San Francisco?
In 39 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 57% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Dallas to San Francisco?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $246 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $236 with American Airlines, 12 Sept 2027, found 6 days ago.
How long is the flight from Dallas to San Francisco?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 12 Sept 2027, takes 3 h 44 min from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Dallas to San Francisco?
Between 15 Nov and 14 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 8 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work