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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco:

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

The flight takes about 4h.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco takes 4h, covering 1,461 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/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco range from $269 to $428, with an average of $345 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $345 route average. Book 7 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 $354 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/Fort Worth Airport 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.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 15%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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.

One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 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/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 33m.

One-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $317 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $401, a difference of $84.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 6h 29m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 16m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (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/Fort Worth Airport 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

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.

The Grand Hyatt is the only onsite hotel at San Francisco International Airport. Easily reached by taking the AirTrain, the hotel offers amazing views of the Bay and is only a half hour’s train ride away from the heart of San Francisco. The Best Western Plus El Rancho Inn is just south of the Airport and offers a 24-hour airport transfer service.

Before you take your flight to San Francisco, make you sure you admire the public art pieces and inspiring walking paths featuring more than 30 works of local and international artists, including sculptures, mosaics, paintings, and more. You will find these pieces of art in International Terminal D and the Skylink stations at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.

From pretzels to bagels, Terminal C has the best range of restaurants to suit every palate. Take a table at Bleu Mediterranean Bar for creative Mediterranean-inspired dishes or Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen for fresh fish. If you want Asian street food, head to Bahn Shop; otherwise, there is plenty of Mexican fare at Pappasito’s Cantina.

If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, you need to be aware of the various Animal Relief Areas when you land at San Francisco International Airport. Follow the painted paw-prints on the Arrivals Level terminal walkways, which lead to eight outdoor Animal Relief Areas.