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Cheapest round-trip
$203
Typical prices: $214-$367
Frontier
Wed 11/7Thu 11/15
DFW - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$203
Typical prices: $220-$370
Frontier
Tue 10/23Fri 10/26
DFW - SAN • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier. Average duration is 3h 15m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 75% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 26% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $230 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego (DFW-SAN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15
Frontier Logo
8:19 pm - 11:57 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SAN San Diego
5h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
9:32 am - 2:51 pmSAN  San Diego-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
3h 19mnonstop
$203Frontier
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
Frontier Logo
8:28 pm - 11:57 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SAN San Diego
5h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
10:05 am - 3:25 pmSAN  San Diego-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
3h 20mnonstop
$203Frontier
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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10:02 am - 3:58 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SAN San Diego
7h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:10 am - 2:17 pmSAN  San Diego-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
3h 07mnonstop
$209Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 13
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7:10 am - 8:37 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SAN San Diego
3h 27mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 10:57 pmSAN  San Diego-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
3h 01mnonstop
$209Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:10 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SAN San Diego
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 10:22 pmSAN  San Diego-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
6h 51m1 stop San Francisco
$228United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:34 pm - 4:50 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SAN San Diego
3h 16mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 10:57 pmSAN  San Diego-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
3h 01mnonstop
$230Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:09 pm - 4:31 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SAN San Diego
3h 22mnonstop
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5:56 pm - 10:59 pmSAN  San Diego-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
3h 03mnonstop
$232Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 12:58 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SAN San Diego
8h 28m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 8:56 amSAN  San Diego-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
8h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$233Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 2:51 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SAN San Diego
10h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
11:06 am - 11:53 pmSAN  San Diego-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
10h 47m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$233Delta
Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
5:39 pm - 10:41 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SAN San Diego
7h 02m1 stop San Francisco
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1:20 pm - 9:55 pmSAN  San Diego-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
6h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$253United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

Round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego typically range from $214 to $367. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $203, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego at $211 round-trip.
•July ($353) and December ($321) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 67% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego the cheapest?

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

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.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

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.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

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.

Key details for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$107
Beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 64% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego

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

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Your Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 10:25 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 2:00 am.

    The flight takes about 3h 15m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego:

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    A nonstop flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego takes 3h 15m, covering 1,168 miles.

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

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego range from $214 to $367, with an average of $285 over the past 12 months. Anything below $214 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $285 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $230 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $291 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    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/Fort Worth Airport 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.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 8%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights?

    Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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.

  • How are flight prices from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego usually depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    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/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego pass through?

    One-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 77% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $255 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $322, a difference of $67.

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

  • What airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    3 airlines operate flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • American Airlines
    • Alaska Airlines
    • Frontier

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    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 10m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San Diego?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights?

    Among airlines operating Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights:

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights?

    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
    • Alaska Airlines: 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.

Your guide to booking Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $255, about $67 less than Sunday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego trip for February. Fares historically average $211 round-trip in that month - typically $142 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Frontier. Over the past three months, 75% of Frontier flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 71%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 25m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $230 round-trip on this route - about $61 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

    • Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
    • Bay Club Hotel & Marina
    • Sheraton San Diego Resort

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

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