San Francisco to Dallas (SFO–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1933
WN Southwest
73H
1:20 PM
PDT T2
6:55 PM
MDT
3h 35m
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WN1778
WN Southwest
73H
3:15 PM
PDT T2
8:50 PM
MDT
3h 35m
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WN805
WN Southwest
737
3:15 PM
PDT T2
8:40 PM
MDT
3h 25m
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WN61
WN Southwest
737
3:35 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
MDT
3h 20m
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WN3474
WN Southwest
73H
6:15 PM
PDT T2
11:35 PM
MDT
4h 20m
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WN644
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
MDT T1
9:50 AM
PDT
3h 45m
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WN2318
WN Southwest
7M8
8:07 AM
MDT T1
9:54 AM
PDT
2h 47m
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San Francisco to Dallas
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,473 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 107 1-stop hubs

SFO–DAL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,473 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 737, 73H 3h20-4h20 73% – –
TWY TWY 1 – – 73% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to DAL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
107
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
TUL ~4h 11m CNO ~4h 58m SJC ~5h 30m APA ~5h 31m APC ~5h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,172
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → DAL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
70%
Return
DAL → SFO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric SFO→DAL OAK→DAL SJC→DAL
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 15 13 15
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 20m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Dallas flights · San Jose (SJC) to Dallas flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dallas is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · DAL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,473 mi / 2,371 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 4h 20m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,473 mi / 2,371 km
Flight time3h 20m to 4h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections107 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 3h 20m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,473 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SFO to DAL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, CNO, SJC, APA, APC, VNY, TEX, HHR, SAF, GJT, ABI, TRM, BJC, SCF, ASE, GUC, HOU, CXO, RIL, AMA, HDN, OKC, SGR, EGE, MEM, SBA, MRY, PSP, UDD, JAC, BZN, SUN, SUS, CLD, BFI, IAH, FCA, PWK, YYC, EUG, TYS, PDK, BRO, SBN, CVG, GDL, RDM, MTH, ABE, BCT, IAD, OPF, PBI, SUA, YYZ, APF, SYR, EWR, TEB, JFK, BED, SJO, SXM, BGI, MDW, SMF, ATL, SAN, DEN, PHX, ONT, RNO, BWI, SLC, AUS, SAT, IND, LAS, LAX, BNA, PHL, TUS, RDU, STL, ABQ, BUR, MCI, TPA, FLL, SNA, CMH, MSY, OMA, MCO, MSP, RSW, MIA, CLT, SEA, PDX, ORD, PIT, DCA, MTJ, BOS, SJD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from DAL to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and STS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from SFO to DAL

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SFO to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to DAL ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,473 miles (2,371 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

107 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).