San Francisco to Dallas-Fort Worth (SFO–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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San Francisco to Dallas-Fort Worth
10 carriers, 249 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
249 Flights/wk
1,462 mi
3h 26m nonstop
+1h ahead
140 1-stop hubs
SFO–DFW is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,462 miles in approximately 3h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 140 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SFO–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 108 | 321, 738 | 3h26-4h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 29 | 319, 7M8 | 3h35-3h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 28 | 321, B38M | 3h32-3h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| G3 GOL | 28 | 321, 738 | 3h32-3h45 | – | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 28 | 321, 738 | 3h32-3h37 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | A21N | 3h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 321 | 3h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 321 | 3h37 | – | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 4 | 321 | 3h26 | SkyTeam | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | 321 | 3h43 | Oneworld | – |
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, SFO to DFW direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
38
Nonstop flights
249
Outbound / wk
285
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to DFW.
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One-Stop Connections
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → DFW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
88%
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DFW → SFO
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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35%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SFO delays → DFW delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from San Francisco
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | SFO→DFW | OAK→DFW | SJC→DFW |
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| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 249 | 1 | 84 |
| Flight time | 3h 26m | 3h 31m | 3h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Oakland (OAK) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · San Jose (SJC) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Monterey (MRY) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour
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San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
SFO: PDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,462 mi / 2,352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 26m to 4h 36m.
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.
Getting from DFW
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.
Dallas-Fort Worth Climate
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.
Facts
SFO–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the San Francisco to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,462 mi / 2,352 km
Flight time3h 26m to 4h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights249 out / 285 return
1-stop connections140 hubs
Origin: 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 SFO to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 26m to 4h 36m. The route covers 1,462 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Frontier, Fiji Airways, GOL, Gulf Air and United Airlines.
There are approximately 249 nonstop flights per week from SFO to DFW. The return direction has about 285 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, SUS, RAP, SAF, GJT, TEX, GUC, SJC, OAK, NUQ, SCF, HDN, AMA, OKC, CMI, HOU, RIL, ROW, ABI, MEM, LRD, PAE, SGR, MSN, BFI, JAC, ATW, FWA, CVG, TYS, PDK, BRO, FCM, PSC, SBN, GNV, BCT, PBI, SYR, PSM, OPF, TEB, BZE, RNO, TUS, GEG, FAT, ONT, CMH, SMF, CUN, DEN, PVU, SAT, ATL, LAX, BNA, IAH, LAS, BOI, PHX, STL, AUS, SLC, IND, MEX, OGG, SAN, PDX, KOA, ASE, MSP, SNA, MCI, SEA, BUR, ABQ, ORD, TPA, SBA, IAD, BWI, SAL, BZN, MSY, PSP, RDU, OMA, YUL, FLL, CLT, PIT, MCO, PHL, SBP, BFL, EGE, SJD, CDG, YYZ, MIA, CLE, YYC, MSO, RSW, DTW, SJO, BOS, EWR, MRY, YVR, BCN, JFK, NRT, NAN, DCA, MTJ, MTY, FRA, GDL, PVR, LTO, MDW, ZIH, AKL, HNL, LIR, BNE, HND, SYD, ICN, MEL, DXB, LHR, DOH, TPE, IST, HKG, FCO and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from DFW to SFO 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.
Eastbound flights take 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. Westbound return is 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes due to headwinds from the jet stream. The route covers about 1,460 miles. DFW's efficient runway layout keeps taxi times under 15 minutes on most arrivals.
American Airlines operates 4 to 6 daily nonstops from its DFW hub. United runs 2 to 3 daily frequencies from its SFO base. American uses A321, 737-800, and occasionally 787 widebody equipment on peak departures. United fields 737-900ER or A320 aircraft. Combined, 6 to 9 daily nonstops cover morning through late evening.
SFO has the nonstop options from American and United. Oakland (OAK) has limited nonstop service to DFW. If you live in the East Bay, check for Southwest flights from OAK to Dallas Love Field, 8 miles from downtown. Love Field is closer to Dallas proper, while DFW sits between Dallas and Fort Worth. SFO is the clear choice for connecting passengers and those needing American's network.
DART Orange Line runs from DFW Airport Station to downtown Dallas in about 50 minutes. Trains run every 15 to 20 minutes. Rideshare costs $25 to $40 and takes 25 to 40 minutes depending on I-35E traffic. DFW is located between Dallas and Fort Worth, roughly equidistant at 18 miles from each city center. TEXRail connects DFW to downtown Fort Worth in 45 minutes.
SFO fog causes low-visibility delays, especially June through August mornings. DFW faces severe thunderstorms in spring (April through June) and ice storms in winter that can close runways. Spring storms at DFW are the biggest disruption risk for this route. Morning departures from SFO and DFW both tend to have better on-time performance than afternoon flights.
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.