$51 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to California

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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$118
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$204
San Diego
San Diegononstop$108
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$300
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$291
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$225
Reno
Reno1 stop$286
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$277
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$118
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$204
San Diego
San Diegononstop$108
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$300
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$291
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$225
Reno
Reno1 stop$286
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$277

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, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 9
Frontier Logo
10:30 pm - 11:44 pm
DFW
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LAS
3h 14mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 5:50 am
LAS
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DFW
2h 51mnonstop
$104Frontier
Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, Apr 24
Frontier Logo
10:45 pm - 11:59 pm
DFW
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LAS
3h 14mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 5:50 am
LAS
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DFW
2h 51mnonstop
$105Frontier
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
Frontier Logo
10:45 pm - 11:59 pm
DFW
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LAS
3h 14mnonstop
Frontier Logo
10:33 am - 3:29 pm
LAS
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DFW
2h 56mnonstop
$106Frontier
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 8
Frontier Logo
5:08 pm - 6:15 pm
DFW
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LAS
3h 07mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 5:50 am
LAS
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DFW
2h 51mnonstop
$107Frontier
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:36 pm - 11:00 pm
DFW
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LAX
3h 24mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 11:37 pm
LAX
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DFW
3h 04mnonstop
$125Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 1:20 pm
DFW
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BUR
8h 05m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 9:14 pm
BUR
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DFW
4h 59m
1 stop
$185Spirit Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:07 am
DFW
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BUR
12h 37m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 5:50 am
BUR
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DFW
13h 35m
1 stop
$191Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 8:08 am
DFW
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BUR
11h 23m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 7:22 pm
BUR
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DFW
26h 50m
1 stop
$201Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:35 pm
DAL
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SFO
8h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 6:45 pm
SFO
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DAL
3h 35mnonstop
$205Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 8:45 pm
DAL
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SFO
10h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 6:45 pm
SFO
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DAL
3h 35mnonstop
$210Southwest
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dallas to California departing in May.

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 $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 $100.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Dallas to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $216 on average. Morning departures are around 12% 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 $280.

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 April, when tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $289 and $269 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 Wednesdays 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 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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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.
FraxysFlew with American Airlines
DFW
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ONT
Feb 2026
Bring your own snacks or sandwich for dinner in the plane.
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.

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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4319 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
DAL - SAT
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

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.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

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.

Mechanical issue delayed us 2hrs and then once we landed sat on tarmac for 30mins because someone left a vehicle in front of the gaye

The crew was excellent and overall the flight was good. No complaints.

Like all of the flights I took to get down to Dallas. They were delayed

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

We had a male flight attendant who was super attentive and wonderful! Very professional. I have both gluten and dairy intolerance, and was only able to get a gluten free part, and not the dairy free part of the meal. Easy to order ahead of time and I appreciate being able to do that.

It was a train wreck but on an airplane. First off, flight was delayed then we board only to hear two announcements, First weather delays in Orlando and second backup battery warning on emergency lights. After sitting on the plane for almost 2 hours they have us deplane due to the maintenance issue. We were told they were getting another plane. In the mean time, I notice another American- Orlando flight and ask the gate agent if I can switch. He says he cant help me and I'd have to walk to A13 from A37. Really!? I get down there and get a seat only to get an announcement my original flight was RE-boarding. The Then inflight there's no communication and I notice on flightaware were circling over the Gulf of America. I call the flight attendant and of course she has no clue and apparently 5m later the pilot finally tells us about another delay. Why does American always have these service and delay issues? They are my LAST choice in flights now!

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

Never ontime and always delays. Long waits for customer service and often app doesn’t work

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Went as planned. No wifi included and no screens. No free snacks. Didn't buy food so can't rate that. Unable to charge devices on plane. Staff were friendly and flight was fast, cheap and convenient.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

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

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

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.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

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