$90 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DFW)

View $90 flight on Wed, Sep 17, 2025Opens in a new window

Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)

  • Plan, book, fly with confidence

  • trending down icon
    Be in the know
    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
  • bex rewards loyalty icon
    Book smarter
    Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight*
  • one key icon
    Earn twice
    Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash
    Learn about One Key

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $90 for one-way flights and $174 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 13
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$174 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 12 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $174 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Jul 16 - Wed, Jul 23
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$178 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 16 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Wed, Jul 23, priced at $178 found 6 hours ago
United
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$179 Roundtrip, just found
$179
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $179 just found
United
Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$181 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $181 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 13
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$183 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Wed, Aug 13, priced at $183 found 16 hours ago
United
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$185 Roundtrip, just found
$185
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $185 just found
United
Sat, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 24
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$185 Roundtrip, just found
$185
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $185 just found
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Jul 11 - Tue, Sep 9
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$186 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 11 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Tue, Sep 9, priced at $186 found 9 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
SFO
San Francisco
DFW
Dallas
$192 Roundtrip, just found
$192
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $192 just found
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
SFO
San Francisco
DAL
Dallas
$199 Roundtrip, just found
$199
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from San Francisco to Dallas, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $199 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DFW)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $85 - $380 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

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
$173
Distance
1461 mi
Average flight time
5 hours 32 mins

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 November. 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 $90 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.

 

*Terms apply.

 

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 $178 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 July 16 2025 and touching down at DFW. The price was last updated on June 22 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 American Airlines. You can jet off on this route from $90. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on September 17 2025. Prices were last updated on June 22 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.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

*Available to One Key members.