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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 3:45 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:39 am.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

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

A direct flight from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport takes 3h 40m, covering 3,783 km.

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 San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport range from C$ 394 to C$ 642, with an average of C$ 514 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 394 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 16% above the route average of C$ 514. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 226 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to C$ 525 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 San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 85% on time
• Frontier: 82% on time
• American Airlines: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, with 47% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Night flights for 15%, and Evening flights for 7%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 208, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Ace
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Flights from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 9% 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 25% on the San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 471 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 622, a difference of C$ 151. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 06m, compared with 6h 10m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h 41m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are American Airlines Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, and Dallas Museum of Art. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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