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Flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 3h 26m (2,352 km). Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $97 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco

Carriers on DFW–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Frontier Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $137 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $84. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$17724 Oct 2026 · Frontier Airlines	$161 · 1 stop24 Oct 2026 · Frontier Airlines
Nov 2026	$13719 Nov 2026	$84 · 1 stop16 Nov 2026 · Frontier Airlines
Dec 2026	$1651 Dec 2026 · American Airlines	$84 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026 · Frontier Airlines
Apr 2027	$2096 Apr 2027 · American Airlines	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $84 for November 2026, $84 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 3h 26m, covering 2,352 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from San Francisco by air?

The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 2,352 km (1,461 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DFW–SFO route include Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DFW–SFO was $97 USD with Frontier Airlines (nonstop), departing 23 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $84 one-way, against $209 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $51 with one stop against $97 nonstop, a saving of $46. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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