Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco (DFW–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco
3 carriers, 413 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
413 Flights/wk
1,462 mi
3h 46m nonstop
-2h behind
183 1-stop hubs
DFW–SFO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,462 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 183 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DFW–SFO service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, CZ, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR | 88 | 321, 738 | 3h46-4h08 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, CZ, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CA, NH, OZ, VA | 43 | 320, 738, 739, 7M9 | 3h49-4h04 | Star Alliance | AC, CA, NH, OZ, VA | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 321 | 4h09 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to SFO direction.
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to SFO.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Dallas-Fort Worth
Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
| Metric | DFW→SFO | DAL→SFO | FTW→SFO |
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| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 413 | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 46m | 3h 45m | 3h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 95% | – | – |
Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco flights · Fort Worth (FTW) to San Francisco flights · Lawton (LAW) to San Francisco flights
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to San Francisco International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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San Francisco is 2 hours
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Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
DFW: CDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
1,462 mi / 2,352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m to 4h 9m.
Getting to DFW
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
Getting from SFO
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
San Francisco Climate
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
Facts
DFW–SFO Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance1,462 mi / 2,352 km
Flight time3h 46m to 4h 9m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights413 out / 384 return
1-stop connections183 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DFW to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take approximately 3h 46m to 4h 9m. The route covers 1,462 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. Plus 16 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 413 nonstop flights per week from DFW to SFO. The return direction has about 384 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABI, UDD, SCF, ICT, MAF, PWA, SLN, RIL, ADS, HDN, APA, GJT, MTJ, TRM, DRO, PAE, SAF, COS, YUM, SJC, LAW, HOU, STS, RAP, VNY, PWK, HOT, FSD, TLC, EGE, BRO, TUL, LTO, MSN, GRR, BFI, PTK, PSC, MEM, NEW, ATW, OPF, PIE, SBN, SFB, AFW, MKE, TLH, LUK, APF, BCT, PNS, PDK, TYS, AGS, JAX, ZIH, SUA, GNV, CHS, BED, ABE, FCA, RIC, PBI, TEB, BZE, OKC, RSW, HPN, LGA, PVR, NAS, GCM, SJD, SCL, YUL, SBA, SJU, JAC, ASE, KOA, XNA, FAT, PIT, MCI, SMF, SNA, SLC, SAT, SBP, LAX, DEN, RNO, TUS, LIM, ABQ, IAH, LTN, OMA, ATL, BUR, BFL, ONT, CMH, MDW, STL, LAS, SEA, PHX, CLE, AUS, PVU, SAN, BOI, MEX, MSP, PDX, ORD, BNA, IND, MSY, PHL, TPA, PSP, DTW, CVG, DCA, MCO, GEG, DUB, BWI, YVR, SAL, FLL, RDU, BZN, LIR, MTY, GDL, MIA, JFK, IAD, SDF, YYC, MSO, MRY, NRT, YYZ, CUN, BOS, CLT, EWR, FRA, LHR, SJO, HND, CDG, AMS, MAD, CMA, HCR, AKL, BCN, SGR, HNL, CXO, SUS, CPS, OGG, ICN, ANC, BNE, SYD, FCO, MEL, IST, NAN, HKG, TPE, DOH, PVG and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from SFO to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
American Airlines operates exclusively from DFW's Terminal A, B, C, D, and E depending on gate availability, but domestic DFW-SFO departures are most often assigned to Terminal A or B. At SFO, American uses Terminal 2 for domestic arrivals and departures. If connecting at SFO to international on another airline, plan for a terminal transfer. United does not currently fly DFW-SFO nonstop; American holds the dominant position on this pair.
American Airlines deploys Airbus A321XLR and A321T transcontinental aircraft on select DFW-SFO rotations, offering Flagship First and Flagship Business with lie-flat seats. Not all departures are equipped this way; narrowbody 737s and A319s operate the route too, offering standard first-class recliners. Check the aircraft type in the booking process. The premium-configured rotations typically run on morning and evening business-oriented departures.
SFO's marine layer fog is a persistent delay factor, particularly in spring and early summer. Arrivals from DFW in the afternoon and early evening can face approach holds when SFO drops below instrument landing minimums. The airport operates two parallel runways in reduced visibility, which cuts landing rates significantly. Delays of 30–90 minutes are common on affected afternoons. Dallas Fort Worth's weather rarely constrains this route; delays usually originate at the San Francisco end.
Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco: American's Transcontinental Trunk
DFW-SFO is operated almost entirely by American Airlines out of its Dallas hub, with 10 to 12 daily departures covering the 1,464-mile sector in around three hours 30 minutes westbound and three hours eastbound. American fields both premium transcontinental aircraft and standard narrowbodies on this route, creating a two-tier product within the same schedule. The corridor connects American's largest hub to the Bay Area's concentrated tech-sector demand, keeping load factors elevated year-round. Alaska Airlines and Delta occasionally serve this pair with connecting itineraries but do not operate DFW-SFO nonstop.
Delay Exposure and Hub Connectivity
DFW sits in the central US convective corridor and experiences significant summer thunderstorm exposure. SFO adds its own marine-layer fog risk, particularly in May through July. The combination gives DFW-SFO one of the higher combined delay profiles among US transcontinental pairs. Passengers connecting at DFW to international American flights benefit from the full network in Terminals D and E; the international terminal at DFW is Terminal D, served by the SkyLink tram. At SFO, BART from the airport to downtown San Francisco takes 30 minutes and costs $10.65.