San Francisco to Dallas-Fort Worth (SFO–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–DFW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,462 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR, RJ | 91 | 321, 32Q, A21N | 3h28-4h09 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, OZ, VA | 37 | 319, 320, 7M9, B38M, B39M, E7W | 3h10-3h59 | Star Alliance | AC, OZ, VA | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 32Q, A20N | 3h36-3h50 | – | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→DFW | OAK→DFW | SJC→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 391 | 1 | 103 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 2h 56m | 2h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
SFO–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth: Tech Corridor to Texas Hub
SFO-DFW links the Bay Area to American Airlines' largest hub. American leads with 4 to 6 daily nonstops, and United adds 2 to 3 frequencies from its SFO base. The 1,460-mile route takes about 3 hours 25 minutes eastbound and 4 hours westbound. Business traffic runs heavy between Silicon Valley's tech sector and the growing Dallas-Fort Worth corporate scene, which has attracted headquarters relocations from Toyota, Charles Schwab, and Caterpillar.
DFW connects to over 200 domestic and international destinations on American, making this route a strong feed for onward travel to the Southeast, Latin America, and transatlantic flights. DART rail and TEXRail link DFW airport to Dallas and Fort Worth city centers. SFO's BART connection reaches downtown San Francisco and the South Bay. Weather risks split between SFO summer fog and DFW spring thunderstorms, both of which affect afternoon departures more than morning flights.