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Cheap Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego (DFW-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth to San Diego

Wed, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 15
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10:45 pm - 9:55 amDFW-SAN
13h 10m1 stop
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3:57 pm - 11:51 pmSAN-DFW
5h 54m1 stop
$114Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 16
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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
$115Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 9:55 amDFW-SAN
13h 10m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 10:38 amSAN-DFW
13h 38m1 stop
$117Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 15
Frontier Logo
9:45 pm - 10:54 pmDFW-SAN
3h 09mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 1:25 pmSAN-DFW
3h 25mnonstop
$156Frontier
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Wed, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 29
Frontier Logo
9:45 pm - 10:54 pmDFW-SAN
3h 09mnonstop
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8:00 am - 1:25 pmSAN-DFW
3h 25mnonstop
$169Frontier
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
7:12 am - 8:24 amDFW-SAN
3h 12mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:47 pm - 9:50 pmSAN-DFW
3h 03mnonstop
$204American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 11:02 pmDFW-SAN
9h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:18 pmSAN-DFW
8h 18m1 stop
$213Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
8:46 am - 11:59 amDFW-SAN
5h 13m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:18 am - 1:28 pmSAN-DFW
3h 10mnonstop
$243American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 26 - Tue, Jul 29
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 9:18 amDFW-SAN
5h 03m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 2:42 pmSAN-DFW
6h 27m1 stop
$249Delta
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Fri, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 2
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 9:18 amDFW-SAN
5h 03m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 2:42 pmSAN-DFW
6h 27m1 stop
$278Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth 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

Opt for the Economy Bundle for a carry-on and seat selection at a budget-friendly price.


Purchase upgraded boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on short flights.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment on domestic flights.

Airports
DFW

Use the airport's app to check real-time security wait times and choose the shortest line, saving time before your flight.

Read more about DFWby Ramsey Qubein
SAN

Take the Route 992 bus from SAN to Downtown San Diego for a cost-effective, 15-minute ride, ideal for light travelers.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $202 (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.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $731, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport 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.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$41
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego

When to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego was $41 for a one-way ticket and $114 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San Diego?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dallas to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $653 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $388 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $127 or less one-way and $205 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dallas to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Horrible! No blanket or pillow available! We had bulkhead seats but the seats were worn out and no cushion old. No meal or even a sandwich for our 5 hour flight just a little bag of pretzels. Crabby attendant female with long brown hair. We will not book Alaska Airlines again

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2025KOA - SAN
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Horrible! No blanket or pillow available! We had bulkhead seats but the seats were worn out and no cushion old. No meal or even a sandwich for our 5 hour flight just a little bag of pretzels. Crabby attendant female with long brown hair. We will not book Alaska Airlines again

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.

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

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

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.

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

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.

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