Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,461

miles

2,352

kilometers

1,270

nautical miles

🕐 3h 17m

Flight Time

🧭 W (290°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,461	+877	2,338 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,461	+877	2,338 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,461	+731	2,192 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,461	+731	2,192 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,461	+1,461	2,922 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,461	+731	2,192 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Dallas-Fort Worth and San Francisco earns you 2,922 base miles - that's 12% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DFW to SFO route connects Dallas-Fort Worth, United States with San Francisco, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,461 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 290° from Dallas-Fort Worth. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves Dallas-Fort Worth, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 1,461 miles (2,352 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DFW to SFO typically take around 3h 17m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,461 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.