Cheap flights Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco Bay Area (SFO)
Dallas to San Francisco Bay Area is a 1748-mile trip. We compared 5 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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Search DAL → SFONearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DAL → SFO | $391 | $103 | $494 |
| Cheapest combo | DFW → SFO | $373 | $116 | $489 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$5. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Dallas
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SFO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL — Dallas | 7 mi / 10m | $66 | $391 | $457 |
| DFW — Dallas | 19.4 mi / 25m | $79 | $373 | $452 |
Arrival airports near San Francisco Bay Area
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DAL | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO — San Francisco | 12.9 mi / 18m | $37 | $391 | $427 |
| OAK — Oakland | 13.6 mi / 19m | $38 | $403 | $442 |
| SJC — San Jose | 46.3 mi / 48m | $109 | $415 | $524 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1748 miles, 1d 5h, and an estimated $307 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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