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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas to San Diego

Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 9
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8:35 am - 6:26 pmDFW-SAN
11h 51m1 stop
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3:57 pm - 11:51 pmSAN-DFW
5h 54m1 stop
$84Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 9
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8:35 am - 6:26 pmDFW-SAN
11h 51m1 stop
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3:57 pm - 11:51 pmSAN-DFW
5h 54m1 stop
$86Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 9
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8:35 am - 6:26 pmDFW-SAN
11h 51m1 stop
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3:57 pm - 11:51 pmSAN-DFW
5h 54m1 stop
$87Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 15
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9:45 pm - 10:54 pmDFW-SAN
3h 09mnonstop
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8:00 am - 1:25 pmSAN-DFW
3h 25mnonstop
$156Frontier
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Sat, Jul 12 - Wed, Jul 16
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9:45 pm - 10:54 pmDFW-SAN
3h 09mnonstop
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8:00 am - 1:25 pmSAN-DFW
3h 25mnonstop
$159Frontier
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Wed, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 27
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7:00 am - 8:05 amDAL-SAN
3h 05mnonstop
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6:40 am - 11:45 amSAN-DAL
3h 05mnonstop
$177Southwest
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 23
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7:00 am - 8:05 amDAL-SAN
3h 05mnonstop
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6:40 am - 11:45 amSAN-DAL
3h 05mnonstop
$179Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 2:30 pmDFW-SAN
2h 57mnonstop
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11:30 am - 4:42 pmSAN-DFW
3h 12mnonstop
$204American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 21
Delta Logo
3:52 pm - 9:15 pmDAL-SAN
7h 23m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 9:24 amSAN-DAL
9h 54m1 stop
$243Delta
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Mon, Jul 21 - Sat, Jul 26
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5:45 pm - 11:21 pmDFW-SAN
7h 36m1 stop
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5:05 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-DFW
4h 54m1 stop
$268Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Dallas to San Diego

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Choose the Economy Bundle for a free carry-on and seat selection, saving on extra fees.


Opt for Premium seats for extra legroom, up to seven inches more than Standard seats.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing your travel experience.


Access high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase on most flights, ideal for staying connected.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for travelers with extra luggage.


Download the Southwest app for free onboard Wi-Fi streaming and messaging.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
DFW

DFW offers quick security lines and a high-speed Skylink train for easy terminal navigation, ideal for busy travelers.

Read more about DFWby Jennifer Simonson
DAL

DAL's proximity to downtown makes it a convenient choice for quick departures, with easy navigation and ample amenities.

Read more about DALby Jennifer Simonson
SAN

For a budget-friendly arrival, take the Route 992 bus from SAN to Downtown San Diego, running every 15 minutes.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Brandon Schultz

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Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Jennifer Simonson

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Dallas to San Diego? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Dallas to San Diego flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Dallas to San Diego.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Dallas to San Diego cost $133 and was between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) and San Diego (SAN). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $133.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Dallas to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dallas to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $204 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $329 and $305 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$41
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego

When to book flights from Dallas to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Dallas to San Diego

  • What is the best mode of transport to the city center from SAN airport?

    Taking a cab or a private shuttle from San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego is the most convenient and pleasant method to get between the two locations. Not only are taxis accessible around the clock, but they also provide door-to-door service for their passengers.

  • What type of documentation do I need to rent a car at this airport?

    When renting a vehicle at this airport, you will be required to produce a valid driver's license that is in the renter's name and that was issued within the last five years. If you are coming to San Diego from a nation that is outside the United States, you are permitted to use a driver's license that was granted in the country where you are originally from as long as it is valid.

  • Are there parking services at DFW airport?

    A range of parking choices are available near the terminals at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Parking facilities designed for short-term use are located in close proximity to each station, and valet services are available at each airport. When clients come back to Terminal Parking, the cars they had valet-parked will be moved to the space reserved for parking for up to an hour.

  • Does DFW Airport have sleeping pods?

    The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) just opened its first Minutes Suites site. Minutes Suites is a high-tech, round-the-clock nap center that allows travelers to relax, do work, or sleep in private suites that are rented out by the hour.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas to San Diego was $41 for a one-way ticket and $84 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas and San Diego?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dallas to San Diego?

    Dallas is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in San Diego. You will leave Dallas from one of these airports: Dallas Love Field or Dallas/Fort Worth. You will be arriving at San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas to San Diego?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Dallas and San Diego, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Diego from Dallas?

    Las Vegas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Dallas to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dallas to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Dallas is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dallas to San Diego

  • Make use of the lounges that are offered at both the airport where you are departing from and the airport where you are arriving. At Dallas International Airport (DFW), there are many United Club Lounges and at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), there are a variety of airport lounges that provide amenities, including showers and food.
  • If you are using DFW airport, there are nursing rooms in terminals A, C, D, and E for the convenience of parents who are traveling with their children. If you are using DAL airport, you can access the nursing mother’s area at Dallas Love Field Airport, which has two comfy cushioned seats, a washbasin, and an electrical outlet for nursing mothers who are traveling through the airport.
  • If you are utilizing DAL, a secure location for your pet to relieve themselves is located just beyond the security checkpoint. For the comfort of passengers and their pets, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has designated pet relief spaces in each of its five terminals.
  • There is an automated teller machine (ATM) on the east and west sides of the lower level of terminal one at San Diego International Airport (SAN), as well as on the east and west sides of the upper level of terminal two.
  • At SAN Airport, wheelchair access is available throughout the terminals. Use one of the telephones that are located at the reservation boards if you need help or want to request an accessible shuttle.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas to San Diego

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Dallas

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest

American Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Dallas to San Diego

 
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
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I do wish the the actual airplane I flew on was bigger. But, I made it work.

10.0 ExcellentCarlos, Jun 2025AUS - SAN
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I do wish the the actual airplane I flew on was bigger. But, I made it work.

I loved that we boarded orderly and quickly, that I had an opportunity to check my bag free at the gate, that there was plenty of seat/leg room, there was smooth takeoff and landing, the attendants were pleasant and helpful, and that we arrived on time!!

We were in first class. Food was surprisingly good. Boarding was easy. Seats were lumpy. No video screen ...really? Service was good. Phone support was good

The staff and crew were excellent. The entire flight process was so friendly and smooth.

flight was canceled. don't cancel flights if you want a better score.

Missed connection due to waiting on tarmac for gate. Rebooking took 30 minutes in line with 2 people in line in front. Horrible inefficient careless staff.

The flight was canceled and very little help given at the check in desk. Everyone at the desk says: just go on the app and see how they rebooked you. I mean come on it’s embarrassing customer service.

The registration was chaotic. The kiosks didn't work for most people, and most had to do registration and receive boarding slips with a person. It took about an hour to get through he process, and I was worrying that I will be late to the flight. However, the personnel was great - courteous, professional, and was able to work through the problems.

I upgraded my seat and the service and boarding were wonderful. My flight attendant was very helpful when I experienced nausea on the flight (a first time experience). Flight arrived early which was nice. The only negative was many airlines have screens to provide some on flight entertainment, this aircraft did not. I had planned to read and listen to an audiobook on my flights, so no big deal on my part. The USB plug ins were broken on both my seat and the center seat, so I was not able to charge my phone during the flight, I will add 2 of the three USBs were broken on ride from San Diego as well. I would attribute this to the design, it is a very awkward angle to plug in, so frequent and perhaps not so gentle attempts to plug in have caused them to break.

Stay with what you are doing. Excellent service and ahead of schedule. Well done.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

At the beginning of the flight there was some turbulence and the announcement was made that there would be no beverage service. The turbulence only last about 5 minutes then it was smooth sailing. I noticed that first class got their service, but the rest of us did not.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

I liked everything. Except that my neck was hurting on the seat. I couldn't sleep.

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

Everything was on time, we arrived early, everything worked well.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

This was a pleasant, short flight and the crew was friendly.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

I will never fly with Spirit again. I was late getting through TSA after dealing with traffic and getting on the wrong shuttle. I got to the gate 2 minutes before the ticket said the gate closes and they agents were gone and doors were closed. They rescheduled my flight for 12 hours later and the agent had the nerve to tell me, “Be on time next time”. I was already upset from nothing going right for me that morning. I booked another flight through Alaska Airlines and they were very accommodating, nerer again Spirit Airlines!!!!

hahaha we are delayed for one hour plus.. but thx we arrived San Diego safe

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

It’s what we expected from Spirit..reasonable cost, good for a 2-3 hour flight. Disappointed that we had a 2 hour delay in departure from DFW for a maintenance issue, but the pilot handled it well once we were outbound on a different Airbus.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

Would be great if Frontier can Assign Seats together under one PNR

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

Boarding was organized and flight was on time. Overall very satisfied with my flight.

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