$41 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Dallas

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$104
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$153
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$114
San Jose
San Josenonstop$118
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$202
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$201
Reno
Reno1 stop$200
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$125
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$104
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$153
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$114
San Jose
San Josenonstop$118
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$202
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$201
Reno
Reno1 stop$200
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$125

Cheap Flights from Dallas to California

 
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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas to California

Sat, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:39 pm - 11:41 pmDFW-LAS
3h 02mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 12:24 amLAS-DFW
2h 43mnonstop
$91Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Jul 6 - Wed, Jul 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:39 pm - 11:41 pmDFW-LAS
3h 02mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 11:51 pmLAS-DFW
2h 43mnonstop
$92Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 7
Frontier Logo
10:52 pm - 11:51 pmDFW-LAS
2h 59mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:43 pm - 11:46 pmLAS-DFW
3h 03mnonstop
$117Frontier
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Sat, Jul 26 - Tue, Jul 29
Frontier Logo
3:18 pm - 4:19 pmDFW-LAS
3h 01mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:43 pm - 11:46 pmLAS-DFW
3h 03mnonstop
$127Frontier
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Mon, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 9
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 8:40 pmDAL-LAS
2h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 11:15 amLAS-DAL
2h 40mnonstop
$155Southwest
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Sun, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 amDAL-LAS
2h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 9:45 amLAS-DAL
2h 40mnonstop
$158Southwest
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Thu, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 20
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 12:08 amDFW-SFO
3h 38mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:18 amSFO-DFW
3h 33mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 9 - Fri, Jul 11
American Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 7:07 amDFW-LAX
3h 05mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:22 am - 6:35 amLAX-DFW
3h 13mnonstop
$195American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 28
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 11:59 pmDFW-SFO
8h 34m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 9:59 pmSFO-DFW
3h 39mnonstop
$201United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:46 amDFW-SFO
3h 46mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 9:03 amSFO-DFW
6h 20m1 stop
$209United Airlines
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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Dallas to California.

The cheapest ticket to California from Dallas found in the last 72 hours was to Ontario, at $98 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 $102.

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 September, when tickets cost $149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $235 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 Fridays 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.


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Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Dallas to California 
PiperFlew with American AirlinesDFW-PSPDec 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 AirlinesDFW-SANDec 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 AirlinesDFW-SFOAug 2024
Leave at least 1.5 hours between flights as Dallas is HUGE!
JoelFlew with American AirlinesDFW-ONTMay 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 $209 on average. Morning departures are around 37% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $470.

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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4278 reviews
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025DAL - FLL
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Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

At the beginning of the flight there was some turbulence and the announcement was made that there would be no beverage service. The turbulence only last about 5 minutes then it was smooth sailing. I noticed that first class got their service, but the rest of us did not.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

I liked everything. Except that my neck was hurting on the seat. I couldn't sleep.

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

Everything was on time, we arrived early, everything worked well.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

This was a pleasant, short flight and the crew was friendly.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

I will never fly with Spirit again. I was late getting through TSA after dealing with traffic and getting on the wrong shuttle. I got to the gate 2 minutes before the ticket said the gate closes and they agents were gone and doors were closed. They rescheduled my flight for 12 hours later and the agent had the nerve to tell me, “Be on time next time”. I was already upset from nothing going right for me that morning. I booked another flight through Alaska Airlines and they were very accommodating, nerer again Spirit Airlines!!!!

hahaha we are delayed for one hour plus.. but thx we arrived San Diego safe

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

It’s what we expected from Spirit..reasonable cost, good for a 2-3 hour flight. Disappointed that we had a 2 hour delay in departure from DFW for a maintenance issue, but the pilot handled it well once we were outbound on a different Airbus.

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.

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

Would be great if Frontier can Assign Seats together under one PNR

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

Boarding was organized and flight was on time. Overall very satisfied with my flight.

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