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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 9:16 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 2:06 am.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Dallas to San Diego takes 3h 11m, covering 1,182 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Dallas to San Diego range from $212 to $393, with an average of $289 over the past 12 months. Anything below $212 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $289 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $203 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $295 for nonstop.

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dallas to San Diego flights are:

• Frontier: 75% on time
• American Airlines: 71% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 69% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 71% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to San Diego flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 6%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to San Diego flights:

• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Dallas to San Diego may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dallas to San Diego route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

One-stop flights from Dallas to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Dallas to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $254 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $342, a difference of $88.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Dallas and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 40m, compared with 5h 55m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h 21m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dallas to San Diego flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.