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Cheap Flights from Dallas to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$202
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$173
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$208
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$283
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$293
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$319
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$166
Reno
Reno1 stop$94
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$202
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$173
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$208
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$283
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$293
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$319
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$166
Reno
Reno1 stop$94
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.

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to California from Dallas usually cost between $179 and $380 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $202 on Frontier (Jan 12-Jan 27).

What is the cheapest Dallas to California flight route?

The cheapest ticket to California from Dallas found in the last 5 days was to John Wayne (Santa Ana), at $149 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 5 days was $185.

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 $344 on average. Morning departures are around 13% 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 $456.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Dallas to California is January, when tickets cost $282 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $390 and $386 respectively.

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Dallas to California, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from California, Thursday 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 get a below average price on the flight from Dallas to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Dallas to California 
JenniferFlew with American Airlines-Oct 2026
Make sure to leave time to get between terminals.
RicardoFlew with American Airlines-Aug 2026
Enjoy the Dallas airport with its variety of restaurants and stores if you have to wait for long layovers.
StephanieFlew with American Airlines-Apr 2026
download what you can work on in advance, don't rely on WiFi, download music, videos, etc and know that you'll wait over an hour before they start the beverage service
MatthewFlew with Southwest-Jan 2026
If you have Pre-Check don't even worry about getting to the airport early.
FraxysFlew with American Airlines-Feb 2026
Bring your own snacks or sandwich for dinner in the plane.
PiperFlew with American Airlines-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-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-Aug 2024
Leave at least 1.5 hours between flights as Dallas is HUGE!
JoelFlew with American Airlines-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

 
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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4217 reviews
7.0Food
7.4Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Flight was delayed out of BWI unexpectedly / without a reason given but otherwise ok.

6.0 GoodDanielle, Oct 2026
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Flight was delayed out of BWI unexpectedly / without a reason given but otherwise ok.

I got a bit sick on the flight, and was so grateful when the male flight attendant explained to me they keep the back row open for cases like mine. He took such great care of me! I was incredibly grateful.

I understand the delays caused by the storm, but that doesn’t mean the systems had to be chaotic. The app showed one thing, the screens showed something else, and the gates kept changing every 10 minutes. It was a nightmare trying to figure out where to go.

Unfortunately, I left my headphone's case in the bag of the front seat. I was seating on 9C. Hopefully the found it and I can get it back. I have not been able to get in contact with Southwest. Other than that, everything went fine.

Flight was constantly delayed with significant changes in time, it was supposed to get to Colorado Springs at 8:30 PM but it got there after midnight.

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

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

The flight in it self was good. The delays looking for pilots was unexpected.

This flight left late. We had A46/A47 boarding, but SW boarded 45 people from an interrupted flight ahead of us. It was a zoo. Seats are very uncomfortable, even for a 5’8” person of normal BMI.

The crew was very helpful, nice friendly. The only issue I have was the horrible turbulence that we experienced leaving Dallas love field airport. It lasted about 20 minutes I think.

Everything was great except the fact that catering did not restock the flight from ATL to GRB and we were only offered water.

The WiFi on the plane was out. I also thought movie options were lacking.

These Delta 717 jets are ancient. No entertainment and you have to pay for WiFi that barely works and goes in and out the whole flight. Delta should be ashamed flying this garbage.

My seat was changed without my consent. It wasn’t a major deal but annoying.

It was delayed over an hour and a lot of announcements disrupting movie.

Delta has joint the nickel and diming airlines. The experience is getting worst by the day. 1,000,000 miles for a trip to Asia in Business Class where I got the same thing for just under 90,000 miles through an Asian airline. Where is Richard Anderson? Please come back!

I had an extensive delay on my previous flight and we had another delay due to the crew not being there. We were scheduled to have a late arrival but due to the delay it was even longer.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Lisa the flight attendent was absolutely wonderful - I loved her energy and you could tell that this crew was amazing family - thank you for making our flight home to LA so very fun! Love and Sun Chips!

App was rather sporadic in working along with Wi-Fi no longer could text and passenger seated next to me was sicker than a dog from LAXLIH also disappointed I couldn’t buy access to sky club with my bonvoy Amex

I need to note that this flight experience was generally fine but the boarding situation was absolutely a mess and there wasn’t any actual priority boarding. I rated the experience poorly because I’m am genuinely so frustrated with the crew on United taking the baggage space in first class. This flight it didn’t happen, but the last few flights (when I ironically don’t get an opportunity to provide feedback) have been spoiled because upon entering the first class cabin as one of the first few seated passengers, the overhead bins are full and ‘crew’’ tags are on the bags of those taking space. I don’t intend to infer some sort of a class or caste system but it’s absolutely ridiculous that the crew takes the overhead storage above and beyond their most loyal and lucrative customers. They should not even have economy space IMO. And I’ve gotten grief when I’ve noted to the crew the ridiculousness of the notion that the crew (who are the last off the plane) should have priority over flyers who pay. I hope you find a way to convey this message to United because it’s happening with increasing frequency and I intend to find a way to expose the specific crew members who are doing this on a flight by flight basis. (And I have a day job)

Bathrooms broken, Wifi not working, Direct TV stuck in a United credit card loop for whole flight

Flight was so congested it was disgusting. Hals of the hostesses clearly seemed to be racist. no sanitation maintained in the restrooms.

The WiFi went out an hour before the flight was due to land so I did not get my money's worth.

Bag got checked but I thought one personal item was guaranteed.

It was terribly delayed with zero support from united airlines. I reached at 1 am in the night. They did not provide any option to change the flights.

Flight cancelled instead of leaving Friday am now, maybe, leaving Sunday

Sucks ! All three flights I was on this trip were delayed.

When I got our tickets, my husband and I were easily able to get seats together (including a window seat). When we checked in at the airport all the seats were reset and we had to pick new ones, so we couldn’t sit together because there were only middle seats! Ugh that’s the worst. We were back so far we had to check our carry ons which was annoying because I bring an expensive camera that I don’t/cant check so I had to reorganize my items. Once we were seated on the plane we had to wait an hour to take off and they said there was some weather/air traffic in Denver but it was unclear. The lady I sat next to complained that our seats didn’t go back and we both got free complimentary snack boxes which were quite good. I wasn’t going to say anything about the seats, they were the typical uncomfortable kind. It would have been fine if the 2 hr flight hadn’t turned into 3 hrs. Not the best flight but also not the worst.

Crew is way too many times on the intercom re explaining the same thing

Cabin staff were very disengaged, spoke with no eye contact, dismissive. Disappointing compared to my United experiences.

Flight attendants were pleasant and helpful. Pilot gave fair warning about turbulence.

Unfortunately the flight was delayed. On a positive note the status updates in the app/text message were good

extremely tight seats. seating next to a large person makes the space very uncomfortable. The crew is not very friendly either.

The flight was 3 hours and 40 minutes late. The communication around the delays was awful. I fly this route regularly and it is always late. I don't understand it. The flight attendants were not friendly and were generally loud. This was an overall bad look for American Airlines.

Staff are polite,and even offer us to tag our baggages upon seeing us from the entry

On-time, direct flight is great. Having one bathroom out of order was unfortunate.

I am absolutely furious with American. they shut the door in my face when I was trying to board the flight and kicked me off of it. They made no attempt to call my name or contact me or anything. They just said they gave my seat away. The customer service response has been atrocious. I will never fly this airline again as long as I live.

Worst experience ever, extremely disorganized airline with super rude crew for first class passengers. I have submitted feedback to AA customer care online that this was my worst experience traveling in over 30 years

The plane was late getting to Ontario by half an hour which makes it inconvenient when you have people waiting for you.

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

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

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.

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

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

The boarding gate was in Terminal D, but the Frontier counter was in Terminal E. So I had to move back and forth between terminals to check in my luggage. This was the worst experience that I had in terms of flights.

My departure gate was E10 but no kiosk at E10 for check in & no one to ask. A United attendant helped direct us to E38 for check in. The kiosks at E38 were all malfunctioning. A counter agent had to check us in. We then had to walk back to E10 for boarding. E10 to E38 at DfW is not an easy trek. No where in all the info they sent us indicated there were issues to over come. They can cut only so many corners. Luckily we arrived plenty early to deal with Frontier’s inefficiency.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

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