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Cheapest round-trip
$287
Typical prices: $290-$462
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Fri 10/19Wed 10/24
DAL - SFO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$144
Typical prices: $180-$292
Southwest
Wed 11/14
DAL - SFO • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 55m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $217 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Love Field to San Francisco (DAL-SFO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Love Field to San Francisco

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 24
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7:30 am - 9:15 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SFO San Francisco
3h 45mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 6:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 30mnonstop
$287Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19
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8:00 am - 9:45 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SFO San Francisco
3h 45mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 9:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 25mnonstop
$287Southwest
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3
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7:30 am - 9:30 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SFO San Francisco
4h 00mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 7:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 30mnonstop
$287Southwest
Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29
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7:55 am - 9:40 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SFO San Francisco
3h 45mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 9:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 25mnonstop
$287Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28
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7:30 am - 9:15 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SFO San Francisco
3h 45mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 8:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 30mnonstop
$287Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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7:30 am - 9:15 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SFO San Francisco
3h 45mnonstop
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3:50 pm - 9:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 25mnonstop
$287Southwest
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
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8:05 am - 10:05 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SFO San Francisco
4h 00mnonstop
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11:45 am - 5:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 40mnonstop
$287Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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7:30 am - 9:15 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SFO San Francisco
3h 45mnonstop
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3:50 pm - 9:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 25mnonstop
$287Southwest
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
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12:10 pm - 8:06 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SFO San Francisco
9h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:42 pm - 9:43 amSFO  San Francisco-DAL Dallas Love Field
10h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$307Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
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12:10 pm - 8:06 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SFO San Francisco
9h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:59 pm - 9:43 amSFO  San Francisco-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$307Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco typically range from $290 to $462. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $287, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco at $280 round-trip.
•March ($442) and July ($407) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco the cheapest?

Flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 48% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$144
Beat the crowds with an average 72% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 155% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Love Field to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Love Field to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 11:25 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:35 am and lands at 1:30 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 55m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco.

  • How long is a flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

    A nonstop flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco takes 3h 55m, covering 1,472 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco range from $290 to $462, with an average of $355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $290 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $355 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $217 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $361 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $287 to $1,574. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

    Flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Dallas Love Field (DAL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco pass through?

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $311 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $408, a difference of $97.

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

  • What airlines fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Dallas Love Field Airport and San Francisco.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 47m, compared with 5h 58m via San Diego (SAN) and 6h 04m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • What is the time difference between Dallas Love Field Airport and San Francisco?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flights?

    Among airlines operating Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flights?

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

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Your guide to booking Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $311, about $97 less than Sunday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 48% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dallas Love Field Airport to San Francisco trip for December. Fares historically average $280 round-trip in that month - typically $162 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through San Diego Airport (SAN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $217 round-trip on this route - about $144 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Francisco Airport.

    • Grand Hyatt At Sfo

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