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Cheapest round-trip
$199
Typical prices: $190-$329
Frontier
Wed 8/26Sun 8/30
SAN - DFW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$199
Typical prices: $199-$348
Frontier
Fri 8/21Tue 8/25
SAN - DFW • Non-stop
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Frontier Economy Bundle adds a carry-on and seat selection to avoid extra fees.
American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; Frontier Premium Bundle adds legroom.
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier. Average duration is 3h 19m
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Cheapest • Avg $210 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 27m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Dallas (SAN-DFW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Dallas 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Dallas

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 6:03 pm
SAN
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DFW
9h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:24 pm - 8:14 pm
DFW
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SAN
23h 50m
2 stops
$199Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 6:03 pm
SAN
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DFW
9h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:18 am - 9:05 am
DFW
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SAN
5h 47m
1 stop
$199Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:42 pm
SAN
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DFW
3h 12mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 pm - 11:51 pm
DFW
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SAN
5h 22m
1 stop
$200Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:36 pm - 9:59 pm
SAN
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DFW
3h 23mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:51 pm - 3:04 pm
DFW
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SAN
3h 13mnonstop
$202Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:30 am
SAN
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DFW
3h 15mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 9:46 pm
DFW
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SAN
3h 06mnonstop
$207American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:29 pm
SAN
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DFW
3h 14mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 9:50 pm
DFW
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SAN
3h 10mnonstop
$208American Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19
Delta Logo
1:53 pm - 11:57 pm
SAN
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DFW
8h 04m
1 stop
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7:15 am - 2:59 pm
DFW
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SAN
9h 44m
1 stop
$217Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16
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1:53 pm - 11:57 pm
SAN
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DFW
8h 04m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:46 pm - 11:55 pm
DFW
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SAN
7h 09m
1 stop
$217Delta
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 4:05 pm
SAN
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DFW
7h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 9:25 pm
DFW
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SAN
5h 40m
1 stop
$222United Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 5
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3:00 pm - 10:59 pm
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DFW
5h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 10:27 pm
DFW
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SAN
6h 06m
1 stop
$227United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Dallas flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from San Diego usually cost between $190 and $329 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $199 on Frontier (Aug 26-Aug 30).

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

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

When flying from San Diego to Dallas, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, 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 San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is August, where tickets cost $233 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $355 and $350 respectively.

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

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 $299, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, 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 San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Dallas

 
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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.

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Brandon Schultz

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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.

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January

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Dallas

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Dallas 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 San Diego to Dallas flights

  • Should I land at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) airport from SAN?

    If you plan on traveling from San Diego to Dallas, you should consider booking a flight that lands at DAL. At DAL, you won’t find the extra-long lines prevalent at DFW. At DAL, you’ll be cleared for exit quicker than a passenger at DFW.

  • Can I travel directly from San Diego to Dallas?

    If you’d love to travel directly from San Diego to Dallas, you need not worry about missing a flight to travel aboard. This is because American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer direct flights on this route. Direct American and Alaska Airlines flights usually land at DFW while Southwest direct flights ordinarily land at DAL.

  • Does DFW have a kid’s play area?

    DFW is one of the most kid-friendly airports in the US. Currently, it has three kids’ play areas. Near Gate D28 in Terminal A, there is one, and near Gate 12 in Terminal B, there is another. The last of the three play areas exist near Gate 14, in Terminal C.

  • Is DFW accessible for passengers with limited mobility?

    This airport boasts airport wheelchairs, elevators, and ramps, in good condition. It also has accessible restrooms in all its terminals. You can also reserve a wheelchair in advance by calling the airport.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was $115 for a one-way ticket and $199 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Diego to Dallas.

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

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Dallas flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Dallas?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Dallas on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Dallas are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $399 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 $392 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 San Diego to Dallas.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas from San Diego 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 San Diego to Dallas?

    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 Dallas with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and DFW 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 San Diego to Dallas?

    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 Dallas from San Diego 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 San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $184 or less one-way and $320 or less round-trip.
  • If you are scheduled to travel from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), most airlines recommend getting to the airport no less than 2h before your flight. This is so that you have adequate time to check-in, have your baggage cleared, and have your ticket authenticated.
  • Even though San Diego International Airport (SAN) is vast, it is not a hub for any airline. It is just a focus city for Alaska Airlines. On the other hand, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a hub for several airlines. They include American Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and UPS Airlines. It’s worth mentioning that it is a focus city for Spirit Airlines.
  • To travel from downtown San Diego to San Diego International Airport (SAN), you can board a city bus or taxi. Taxis on this route travel faster, while the buses are cheaper. City buses that cover this route, Route 992, usually stop at Terminals 1 and 2 and operate between 5:00 am and 12:00 am. On weekdays, they depart at intervals of 15min, while during weekends, they leave at intervals of 30min.
  • At San Diego International Airport (SAN), only Delta and United Airlines have exclusive lounges. Delta’s Lounge, Delta Sky Club, and United Airlines’ lounge, United Club, are located adjacent to each other, above the food court in Terminal 2. In Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), American Airlines and Delta Airlines are the airlines that ply the SAN to DFW route that have lounges. American Airlines has lounges in Terminal A at A24, Terminal B at B3, Terminal C at C20, and Terminal D at D24. Delta’s singular lounge is found in Terminal E at E10.
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is not limited to serving Dallas and Fort Worth. It also serves Arlington, Plano, and Garland. Additionally, it serves towns like Richardson, Frisco, McKinney, and Highland Park.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Dallas?

 
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Direct departures

San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Frontier

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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

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