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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:01 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 2:51 am.

The flight takes about 4h 01m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco.

A direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco takes 4h 01m, covering 3,783 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco range from C$ 377 to C$ 598, with an average of C$ 482 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 377 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the C$ 482 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 251 round-trip via Ontario (ONT), compared to C$ 496 for direct.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 140 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 and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco flights, with 39% 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 C$ 224, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 88 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 three 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 C$ 443 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 561, a difference of C$ 117.

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 direct 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, Moscone Center, and Union Square. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Francisco flights:

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

• Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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