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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:47 am and lands at 10:45 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 2:48 am.

The flight takes about 3h 58m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Dallas to San Francisco takes 3h 58m, covering 1,476 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Dallas to San Francisco range from $251 to $415, with an average of $332 over the past 12 months. Anything below $251 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $332 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $179 round-trip via Ontario (ONT), compared to $342 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dallas to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 76% on time
• Frontier: 71% on time
• American Airlines: 68% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 70% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to San Francisco flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 15%, and night flights for 14%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to San Francisco flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Dallas to San Francisco may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dallas to San Francisco route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 33m.

One-stop flights from Dallas to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 9% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Dallas to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $306 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $384, a difference of $78.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Dallas and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 58m, compared with 6h 04m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 29m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Dallas (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dallas to San Francisco flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Because there is such a short distance between the two cities, you can typically find a variety of direct flights from Dallas to San Francisco that are offered each day. These nonstop flights often are serviced by Frontier Airlines or United Airlines. On the other hand, layovers take place in cities such as Houston (IAH).

If you choose to drive from the city center to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, you can plan on the journey taking you between 20 and 25min. Otherwise, you can use public transit instead, like the TEXRail. This train line will bring you to the airport in approximately 1h 35min.

To travel as quickly as possible from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco, it’s best to drive, as it will only take you around 20min unless there is extra traffic. For a particularly affordable option, you can use public transit, such as the Yellow-N BART line, which will bring you to the city center in around 30min.

San Francisco International Airport has its own Car Rental Center that is on the first and fourth floors of the Arrivals terminal. In this center, you will find a large selection of rental agencies to choose from, including Hertz, Budget, and Dollar. Most of the counters for these companies are open 24h a day.