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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

Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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10:30 pm - 12:01 amDFW-SAN
3h 31mnonstop
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6:25 am - 7:54 pmSAN-DFW
11h 29m1 stop
$140Frontier
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 17
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10:35 pm - 11:56 pmDFW-SAN
3h 21mnonstop
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6:25 am - 5:59 pmSAN-DFW
9h 34m1 stop
$142Frontier
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
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9:49 pm - 11:50 pmDFW-SAN
28h 01m1 stop
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6:41 am - 11:37 amSAN-DFW
26h 56m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
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10:11 am - 4:57 pmDFW-SAN
8h 46m1 stop
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6:25 am - 11:36 amSAN-DFW
3h 11mnonstop
$145Frontier
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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 4
Frontier Logo
11:30 am - 8:07 pmDFW-SAN
10h 37m1 stop
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3:47 pm - 6:00 amSAN-DFW
12h 13m1 stop
$147Frontier
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Tue, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 8
Frontier Logo
8:30 am - 10:46 pmDFW-SAN
16h 16m1 stop
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6:25 am - 11:41 amSAN-DFW
3h 16mnonstop
$148Frontier
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Tue, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 13
Frontier Logo
11:30 am - 5:53 pmDFW-SAN
8h 23m1 stop
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4:47 pm - 9:44 amSAN-DFW
14h 57m1 stop
$149Frontier
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Dec 1
Frontier Logo
10:11 am - 4:57 pmDFW-SAN
8h 46m1 stop
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6:25 am - 11:40 amSAN-DFW
3h 15mnonstop
$150Frontier
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 9
American Airlines Logo
7:14 am - 8:28 amDFW-SAN
3h 14mnonstop
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4:41 pm - 9:46 pmSAN-DFW
3h 05mnonstop
$183American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:50 pmDFW-SAN
3h 20mnonstop
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6:20 am - 11:23 amSAN-DFW
3h 03mnonstop
$184American Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Choose Main Cabin Extra on American for early boarding.
Use Route 992 bus for a quick trip to Downtown San Diego.
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Top airlines
Frontier
Cheapest • from $140 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 21% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$140
Overall average: $299
Frontier
Thu 1/15Thu 1/22
DFW - SAN • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$148
Typical prices: $237-$424
Frontier
Mon 11/10Mon 11/17
DFW - SAN • Non-stop
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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 Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, 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 $206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $308 and $299 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 $255, 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, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

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

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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

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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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$68
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% 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.
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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 $68 for a one-way ticket and $140 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, JetBlue, and Japan Airlines 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?

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

  • 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, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to San Diego are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $311 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $573 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 $96 or less one-way and $220 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

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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Direct returns

San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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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 11206 reviews
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Waiting 2 hours after landing to arrive at a gate was ridiculous.

4.0 OkayJack, Oct 2025DEN - SAN
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Waiting 2 hours after landing to arrive at a gate was ridiculous.

I was a pilot with EAL so my input maters more than the average traveler. The crew at the ticket counter were amazing. I was traveling with a frozen 20 pound turkey from our farm in Oxford Florida and they were over the top in helping me get through TSA. The gate personnel were likewise accommodating. You and Jet Blue are my favorite airlines . Would love to do an add for Alaska Airlines. Nels Siverson

My flight got canceled never left san diego and miss out my fam event

Excellent service from staff at the gate as well as flight attendants on board. Seats had more room than many other airlines and if they were just a little better cushioned they would have been perfect.

Everything was great, your crew is always very pleasant. Your airplanes are always so cold though.

They cancelled like the flight at midnight, seven hours before the departure. Terrible.

The vibe and energy of the Alaska staff on ground in Redmond is some of the best we’ve seen!

All flights were on time. No crowded and had empty seats. All flight attendents were great.

Awesome. Great flight. Super nice people and I like the extra space

Seattle airport is a mess. New bag tag system has potential, but you need more signage to guide passengers through the process as to where to go next. Told to go in one direction and then met with a very rude agent when we did. He blamed his attitude on all the folks flying over labor day that were paying his salary. Gate area for D3 is a mess compared to the North terminal. Overall Alaska is number 1 in my book.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

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.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

We were delayed for a “couple of maintenance issues.” They were resolved rather quickly but a computer glitch caused someone in the airport to have to bring a physical copy of the paperwork so we could leave. I don’t know where they had to drive from to get to our plane but it took forever & we were 1 1/2 hrs late in leaving. The flight itself was fine.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

The flight was fine. This survey is not. There is no option for N/A so items which don’t apply to my experience still must be rated. In those instances I give a “3” rating which ultimately skews the results.

The actual trip was fine, however, the changes made to our flights and the layovers were had to endure were awful.

Flight from Dallas to OKC was good, but my trip was interrupted due to a delayed flight from Austin to DFW, which happens all the time. I frequently miss my connection from DFW and American can never seem to make this work!

Because the plane was 90 degrees F, they would not let us board. I wish they had, because it meant we were delayed. It's Texas, of course it's hot. We would have survived.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

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.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

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.

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