What airlines fly to California?

American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Dallas according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Dallas to California?

Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Dallas to California

How many flights depart from Dallas to California on average per day?

The number of flights available between Dallas and California is 270 per day as of March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 7:00PM, with 37% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

How many flights depart from Dallas to California on average per week?

As of March 2026, there are 1,894 flights per week flying from Dallas to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Dallas to California?

Prices for flights from Dallas to California are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Dallas to California?

There are 8 operators available for flights from Dallas to California as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Dallas to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Dallas to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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2:59 pm - 7:54 pm

DFW

SAN

6h 55m

1 stop

6:25 am - 11:41 am

SAN

DFW

3h 16mnonstop

$127Frontier

Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, May 12

4:34 pm - 5:59 pm

DFW

SAN

3h 25mnonstop

6:25 am - 11:41 am

SAN

DFW

3h 16mnonstop

$128Frontier

Wed, May 13 - Thu, May 14

4:34 pm - 5:59 pm

DFW

SAN

3h 25mnonstop

10:07 pm - 12:57 pm

SAN

DFW

12h 50m

1 stop

$129Frontier

Wed, May 20 - Mon, May 25

7:15 am - 1:20 pm

DFW

BUR

8h 05m

1 stop

10:02 am - 9:14 pm

BUR

DFW

9h 12m

1 stop

$227Spirit Airlines

Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 14

8:00 am - 8:55 am

DAL

LAS

2h 55mnonstop

10:55 am - 3:35 pm

LAS

DAL

2h 40mnonstop

$233Southwest

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

8:35 pm - 11:15 pm

DAL

LAS

4h 40m

1 stop

5:35 pm - 10:15 pm

LAS

DAL

2h 40mnonstop

$238Southwest

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

8:42 pm - 8:05 am

DFW

SNA

13h 23m

1 stop

6:45 am - 4:29 pm

SNA

DFW

7h 44m

1 stop

$293Spirit Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, Apr 25

8:23 am - 10:10 am

DFW

SJC

3h 47mnonstop

6:00 am - 11:44 am

SJC

DFW

3h 44mnonstop

$305American Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

3:13 pm - 7:04 pm

DFW

SJC

5h 51m

1 stop

7:43 pm - 5:00 am

SJC

DFW

7h 17m

1 stop

$308Alaska Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5

4:36 pm - 10:59 pm

DFW

SJC

8h 23m

1 stop

2:02 pm - 7:43 pm

SJC

DFW

3h 41mnonstop

$315American Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

Spirit Airlines flights from Dallas to California

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Spirit Airlines

May 5

DFW9:36 pmDallas/Fort Worth

3h 24m

LAX11:00 pmLos Angeles

May 12

LAX6:33 pmLos Angeles

3h 04m

DFW11:37 pmDallas/Fort Worth

$161

Spirit Airlines

Apr 14

DFW5:45 amDallas/Fort Worth

3h 28m

LAX7:13 amLos Angeles

Apr 21

LAX6:33 pmLos Angeles

3h 04m

DFW11:37 pmDallas/Fort Worth

$174

Spirit Airlines

Jun 2

DFW9:36 pmDallas/Fort Worth

3h 24m

LAX11:00 pmLos Angeles

Jun 3

LAX6:33 pmLos Angeles

3h 04m

DFW11:37 pmDallas/Fort Worth

$179

Frontier flights from Dallas to California

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Frontier

Apr 24

DFW2:59 pmDallas/Fort Worth

6h 55m

1 stop

SAN7:54 pmSan Diego

May 12

SAN6:25 amSan Diego

3h 16m

DFW11:41 amDallas/Fort Worth

$127

Frontier

May 13

DFW4:34 pmDallas/Fort Worth

3h 25m

SAN5:59 pmSan Diego

May 14

SAN6:25 amSan Diego

3h 16m

DFW11:41 amDallas/Fort Worth

$128

Frontier

May 20

DFW4:34 pmDallas/Fort Worth

3h 25m

SAN5:59 pmSan Diego

May 25

SAN10:07 pmSan Diego

12h 50m

1 stop

DFW12:57 pmDallas/Fort Worth

$129

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DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 4/24

2:59 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Diego

Tue 5/12

6:25 am-11:41 am

Nonstop3h 16m

$127

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DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/13

4:34 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

San Diego

Thu 5/14

6:25 am-11:41 am

Nonstop3h 16m

$128

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/20

4:34 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

San Diego

Mon 5/25

10:07 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$129

DallasBurbank

DFW - BUR

DFWBUR

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/8

7:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 4/14

10:02 am-9:14 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$227

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DallasLas Vegas

DAL - LAS

DALLAS

Dallas Love Field

Tue 4/21

8:00 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/28

10:55 am-3:35 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$233

DallasLas Vegas

DAL - LAS

DALLAS

Dallas Love Field

Tue 4/21

8:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/28

5:35 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$238

DallasSanta Ana

DFW - SNA

DFWSNA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 4/19

8:42 pm-8:05 am

1 stop13h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/25

6:45 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$293

DallasSan Jose

DFW - SJC

DFWSJC

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/22

8:23 am-10:10 am

Nonstop3h 47m

San Jose

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-11:44 am

Nonstop3h 44m

$305

DallasSan Jose

DFW - SJC

DFWSJC

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/2

3:13 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop5h 51m

San Jose

Tue 5/5

7:43 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 17m

$308

DallasSan Jose

DFW - SJC

DFWSJC

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/22

4:36 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Jose

Wed 4/29

2:02 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$315

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Dallas averaging around $185.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Dallas to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $239. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $338.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $231. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $280 on average. Flights to California from Dallas in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Dallas to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Dallas when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $216 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Dallas for as low as $171 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Dallas to California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Dallas to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	2h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The fastest flight from Dallas to California takes 2h 45m

Direct flights go from Dallas to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Dallas there are direct flights to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Dallas to California?
Prices for flights from Dallas to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Dallas to California?
There are 8 operators available for flights from Dallas to California as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Dallas to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Dallas to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Dallas to California

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $52	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,538 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $74	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,020 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $97	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,318 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $139	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,324 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $165	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,486 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $165	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,098 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $191	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,908 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $199	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,462 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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