Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Dallas is two hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to DAL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Dallas — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SFO and DAL:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
R 1,829 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,632. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to DAL.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to DAL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Consider booking a hotel close to DAL if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car and explore Dallas and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Dallas Love Field Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) to central Dallas
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
From Dallas Love Field Airport, Dallas is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Dallas in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport for August if you'd like to go to Dallas during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to DAL in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dallas. Around 370 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. No trip is complete without dropping by The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
