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Cheap Flights from Dallas to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$107
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$203
San Diego
San Diegononstop$85
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$140
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$289
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$219
Reno
Reno1 stop$144
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$272
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$107
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$203
San Diego
San Diegononstop$85
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$140
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$289
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$219
Reno
Reno1 stop$144
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$272

Book Cheap Dallas to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas to California

Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 27
Frontier Logo
8:16 pm - 9:26 pm
DFW
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LAS
3h 10mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 5:47 am
LAS
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DFW
2h 48mnonstop
$74Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Feb 24
Frontier Logo
8:16 pm - 9:26 pm
DFW
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LAS
3h 10mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 5:47 am
LAS
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DFW
2h 48mnonstop
$75Frontier
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
Frontier Logo
10:31 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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LAS
3h 13mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 11:50 am
LAS
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DFW
2h 45mnonstop
$76Frontier
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 7:15 am
DFW
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LAX
3h 30mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 6:01 am
LAX
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DFW
2h 56mnonstop
$109Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 7:15 am
DFW
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LAX
3h 30mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:51 pm - 7:55 pm
LAX
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DFW
3h 04mnonstop
$111Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 3
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 7:15 am
DAL
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LAS
3h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 1:25 pm
LAS
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DAL
2h 35mnonstop
$162Southwest
Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Feb 26
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 9:05 am
DAL
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LAS
3h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 9:30 am
LAS
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DAL
2h 30mnonstop
$199Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
American Airlines Logo
10:36 am - 11:57 am
DFW
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PSP
3h 21mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:52 am - 3:45 pm
PSP
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DFW
2h 53mnonstop
$295American Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 5:27 pm
DFW
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PSP
8h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:38 pm
PSP
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DFW
5h 38m
1 stop
$320United Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 1
American Airlines Logo
8:39 am - 9:58 am
DFW
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PSP
3h 19mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 7:54 pm
PSP
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DFW
2h 57mnonstop
$335American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to California flights

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

What is the cheapest Dallas to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Dallas found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at $58 round-trip. The most popular route is from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $98.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dallas to California is February, when tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $289 and $229 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Dallas to California, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from California, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas to California, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$44
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Las Vegas

Flights from Dallas to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Dallas to California 
MatthewFlew with Southwest
DAL
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SAN
Jan 2026
If you have Pre-Check don't even worry about getting to the airport early.
PiperFlew with American Airlines
DFW
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PSP
Dec 2024
Dress according to comfort on plane rather than either destination! Know that Palm Springs airport is outdoors (and NOT cold) so prepare for that too
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
DFW
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SAN
Dec 2024
Bring a neck pillow and if your over 6 ft tall spend the money for exit row. Other customers are not curteous
SoniaFlew with American Airlines
DFW
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SFO
Aug 2024
Leave at least 1.5 hours between flights as Dallas is HUGE!
JoelFlew with American Airlines
DFW
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ONT
May 2024
Dallas is a very spread out airport, jus make sure that you have enough time to transfer during layovers. Also all the restaurants close fairly early

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Which parking options are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)?

    Two sectors with shuttle bus service to all terminals are at the north and south ends of the airport. North Cell Phone Lot is situated immediately before the North toll plaza. South Cell Phone lot is close to the intersection of Rental Car Drive and Southgate Avenue. Valet staff will greet the Customers, either curbside at Terminal D's Departures level or on the Arrivals level (Level 3) of Terminals A, B, C, and E.

  • Which pet facilities and services are offered in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    The Los Angeles International Airport's PUPS (Pets Unstressing Passengers) Program is one of the state's most significant aviation therapies to deliver a less hectic airport atmosphere. Therapy Dogs, Inc., a nationwide organization that registers, insures, and supports individuals engaging in volunteer animal-assisted activities, has recognized all PUP volunteers and dogs. The puppies and handlers, dressed in red vests with the PUP insignia, contribute to a positive and welcoming airport experience. Most terminals have airside pet relief zones. Landside sites are outside of T1 and T2 and outside of T5.

  • What transport options are there from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to downtown?

    Taxis and customized shuttles operate throughout, from SFO, and the trip to the city center takes approximately 35 minutes. If you want to travel by metro, you can at the Bay Area Rapid Transit station (BART). Every 18 minutes, trains pass by the airport station. Using the bus is your last choice for getting to Union Square in downtown San Francisco. Bus lines 292 and 398 run daily, and a typical trip to San Francisco's center takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. There are also shuttle services that can transport you to the heart of San Francisco, but there are no planned services, and you must arrange your journey in advance.

  • Which family services are offered in SFO?

    Nursing rooms are available if you are traveling with an infant. Terminal 1 and Airside, Landside and Airside of T2, Airside T3 Look for the Nursery and Family Restroom signs and call the airport to request admission. The SFO Kids' Spot interactive discovery spaces will keep your small children occupied. T1, T2, T3 .Loud of Good rents car seats, strollers, and other infant equipment. If you order online, your item will be delivered to one of three kiosks.  

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to California?

    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 Dallas to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Dallas to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Dallas to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $205 on average. Morning departures are around 13% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $286.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Most flights are nonstop if you are looking for direct flights from Dallas to California. The airlines which have nonstop flights are spirit Airlines and delta airlines. They offer nonstop flights on all routes from Dallas to California like (DFW-LAX).
  • If you are looking to lounge in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), you can pay at the door or have a premium membership to access them. The Centurion Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, and United Club are in terminals D, A, and E, respectively.
  • If you are seeking a hotel near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Airport is the closest airport hotel. It is easily accessible by foot. Additionally, you can choose Courtyard Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard and Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel.
  • If you are looking for business facilities in San Francisco International Airport (SFO), in the international terminal, Trippel Business Center provides various services such as mobile phone rentals, photocopying, faxing, and so on. Accessible workstations and electrical outlets can be located all through the Terminals.
  • For the convenience of traveling parents, DFW offers several nursing rooms in Terminals A, C, D, and E. Three conveniently positioned nursing rooms are available inside security.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dallas to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dallas to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dallas to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

We never made it due to delays on both ends. Gate attendant said it was mechanical but the system said otherwise, so no compensation. That’s not right.

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

I hope you continue to be one of the great company

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

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