Downtown San Francisco skyline with the Transamerica Pyramid. Flights from Dallas to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights from Dallas to San Francisco

Searching Dallas Love Field to San Francisco International? See how to reach the DAL checkpoint, how BART links SFO with the city, and what basic fares allow.

DAL to SFO

DAL to SFO
4 airlines in our fare results

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Dallas to San Francisco flight insights

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$134

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Dallas to San Francisco at a glance

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Dallas to San Francisco on Eazair
Origin	Dallas (DAL)
Destination	San Francisco (SFO)
Current Lowest Fare	$134
Fares Last Checked	Oct 20, 2026
Time in San Francisco	2 hours behind Dallas
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in San Francisco is 2 hours behind Dallas. Dallas is on Central Time, San Francisco on Pacific Time.

Flight deals from Dallas to San Francisco

Departures on this page are from Dallas Love Field (DAL), not Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), and arrivals are at San Francisco International (SFO). Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC) are separate airports in the same region, so make sure each ticket says SFO. Delta, United, Southwest and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At Love Field, Southwest uses Gates 1 to 10, 12 and 14 to 20.

Drivers drop passengers on Love Field's upper-level curb near the ticketing hall. If you arrive by DART, the Love Link bus from Inwood/Love Field Station sets down at the southeast end of the terminal by Parking Garage A, and DAL says a fare applies in that direction. Security opens at 4 a.m. and runs until the final departure, though DAL says hours can change. CLEAR has two dedicated queue lines at the checkpoint, and DAL asks travellers to be there at least 90 minutes before departure.

SFO has domestic Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and an International Terminal, all linked by AirTrain. The BART station sits on Level 3 of the International Terminal, and BART says the domestic terminals are one to three minutes away on AirTrain. BART lists trains to downtown San Francisco at about 30 minutes. For Caltrain, ride BART 4 minutes to Millbrae, where BART lists a cross-platform connection. SamTrans routes 292 and 397 also stop directly at the terminals.

Between 15 Sep and 5 Oct 2026, EazAir ran its first 4 fare checks for DAL to SFO, each asking for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult on a date 30 days out. The highest result was at least 3 times the lowest. Basic fares differ on bags: American and Southwest include a carry-on, Delta says Main Basic does too, and United Basic Economy allows only a personal item on domestic flights. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Dallas to San Francisco flights

Departure · Dallas

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Arrival · San Francisco

San Francisco International (SFO)

Pacific Time

Other airports near San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland International (OAK), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC)

About San Francisco

Areas to know in San Francisco

Mission District
North Beach
Hayes Valley

Weather in San Francisco

A Mediterranean climate, though famously cool and foggy in summer due to marine influence.

Dallas to San Francisco: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches Dallas with the DAL code, and Dallas has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC) are separate airports in the same region. Check that your ticket says SFO.

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) is a separate airport. DART says travelers can reach DFW Airport Terminal A Station from Love Field by taking the Love Link bus to Inwood/Love Field Station, then the Orange Line.

Leaving from Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Airline	DAL gates
Southwest	Gates 1 to 10, 12 and 14 to 20
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

By train, ride the DART Green or Orange Line to Inwood/Love Field Station, then take the Love Link bus to the terminal. DAL lists the Love Link drop-off at the southeast end, by Parking Garage A. A fare applies.
Passenger drop-off is on the upper-level curb near the ticketing hall, according to DAL.
DAL lists its TSA checkpoint hours as 4 a.m. to the last flight departure, daily, and says hours can change based on passenger counts.
DAL recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before your scheduled departure.
DAL has a dedicated TSA PreCheck lane, and TSA PreCheck must show on your boarding pass to use it.
CLEAR has two dedicated queue lines at the checkpoint. CLEAR enrollment is on the west side of the checkpoint entrance.

Arriving at San Francisco International (SFO)

Airline terminal locations are not listed here. Check your boarding pass or airline app for your terminal.

BART describes SFO as having domestic Terminals 1, 2 and 3 plus the International Terminal.
The BART station is in the International Terminal on Level 3. BART says it is a short walk from Terminals 1 and 3.
AirTrain links all terminals with the BART station. BART says the domestic terminals are one to three minutes away on AirTrain.

Getting from SFO	Where to board	Where it goes
BART	SFO station, International Terminal, Level 3. From Terminals 1, 2 and 3, walk or take the AirTrain Red Line, BART says.	BART lists two lines here, Antioch to SFIA/Millbrae and Richmond to Millbrae/SFIA. About 30 minutes to downtown San Francisco, according to BART.
AirTrain	All terminals, BART says.	Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and the BART station in the International Terminal.
Caltrain via Millbrae	Take BART from the SFO station to Millbrae, a 4-minute ride, according to BART.	Caltrain, through the cross-platform connection BART lists at Millbrae.
SamTrans buses	Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level, and the International Terminal on Level 1 at Courtyard A or curbside next to Courtyard G, SamTrans says.	Routes 292, 397 and late-night ECR OWL stop at the terminals and serve San Mateo County and San Francisco, according to SamTrans.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 4 fare checks from Dallas to San Francisco ran from 15 Sep to 5 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least 3 times the lowest. With only 4 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

City of Dallas: Love Field FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: Public transportation (DART Love Link) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: Security checkpoint (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: TSA PreCheck (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: CLEAR (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: A-Z guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
BART: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
BART: Getting to SFO (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
BART: Millbrae station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SamTrans: Airport service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DAL to SFO, 15 Sep 2026 to 5 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does this page search Love Field or DFW?

It searches Dallas Love Field (DAL). DFW is a separate airport, and DART says you can travel between them using the Love Link bus and the Orange Line.

What should I know about security at Love Field?

DAL opens its checkpoint at 4 a.m. and keeps it open until the last flight leaves. There is a dedicated TSA PreCheck lane, and CLEAR has two queue lines, with enrollment on the west side of the entrance.

How do I get from SFO to downtown San Francisco?

Take BART from the station on Level 3 of the International Terminal. BART says trains take about 30 minutes to downtown San Francisco, and AirTrain connects the domestic terminals to the station.

Which buses stop at the SFO terminals?

SamTrans says routes 292, 397 and the late-night ECR OWL stop directly at the terminals. At Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, the stops are on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level.

Do the cheapest fares on this route include a carry-on?

From the fare rules, American Basic Economy and Southwest Basic include a carry-on plus a personal item, and Delta says Main Basic passengers can bring one free. United Basic Economy includes only a personal item on domestic flights.

Which San Francisco terminal will I arrive at?

EazAir does not list airline terminals for SFO. BART says United is in Terminal 3, a short walk from its station; for other airlines, check your boarding pass or airline app.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.