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Among airlines operating Sacramento to Dallas flights:

• American 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Sacramento and Dallas. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest

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

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Dallas:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $279 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $444 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 22% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 10% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Sacramento to Dallas route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $410 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $502, a difference of $92. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Dallas flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, night flights for 14%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dallas are American Airlines Center, Dallas Market Center and Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:23 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:22 am.

The flight takes about 3h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 37% above the route average of $427. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Dallas takes 3h 23m, covering 1,443 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $258 to $1,293. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Dallas are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Ontario (ONT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 25m, compared with 5h 29m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 19m via San Diego (SAN).

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

Since Dallas is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) — daily rates from around $18:

• Easirent
• Europcar
• Ace
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) — daily rates from around $24:

• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Dallas range from $345 to $551, with an average of $427 over the past 12 months. Anything below $345 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Sacramento to Dallas route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.