Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
San Francisco is two hours behind Dallas and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Choose from 117 weekly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your DFW to SFO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to San Francisco (and then other destinations in United States) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is American Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that operates DFW to SFO flights is United Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 76.12% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DFW and SFO:
San Diego International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is ₹ 5,905. A return fare right now is ₹ 13,026. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from DFW to SFO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You'll find DFW at International Pkwy.
Of all flights leaving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% land on time at their destination.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DFW:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you have a late Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
When reserving your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DFW to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are the start of reasons to visit.
