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Cheapest round-trip
$217
Typical prices: $308-$505
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Sun 12/2Sun 12/9
SAN - DAL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$114
Typical prices: $181-$286
Southwest
Tue 12/18
SAN - DAL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 56m
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When to book
13 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 34% price drop
April
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Love Field (SAN-DAL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Love Field

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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1:25 pm - 6:20 pmSAN  San Diego-DAL Dallas Love Field
2h 55mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:00 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SAN San Diego
3h 10mnonstop
$217Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:15 pm - 11:10 pmSAN  San Diego-DAL Dallas Love Field
2h 55mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:00 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SAN San Diego
3h 10mnonstop
$217Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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1:25 pm - 6:20 pmSAN  San Diego-DAL Dallas Love Field
2h 55mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:00 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SAN San Diego
3h 10mnonstop
$217Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:15 pm - 11:10 pmSAN  San Diego-DAL Dallas Love Field
2h 55mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:00 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SAN San Diego
3h 10mnonstop
$217Southwest
Sun, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 14
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8:45 am - 3:00 pmSAN  San Diego-DAL Dallas Love Field
4h 15m1 stop Tucson
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6:50 am - 8:00 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SAN San Diego
3h 10mnonstop
$223Southwest
Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 23
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9:50 am - 2:50 pmSAN  San Diego-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 00mnonstop
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11:25 am - 3:20 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SAN San Diego
5h 55m1 stop San Jose
$223Southwest
Mon, Dec 14 - Fri, Dec 18
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1:25 pm - 6:20 pmSAN  San Diego-DAL Dallas Love Field
2h 55mnonstop
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7:35 am - 9:55 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SAN San Diego
4h 20m1 stop El Paso
$223Southwest
Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15
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8:45 am - 3:00 pmSAN  San Diego-DAL Dallas Love Field
4h 15m1 stop Tucson
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10:45 am - 11:50 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SAN San Diego
3h 05mnonstop
$223Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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1:19 pm - 10:43 pmSAN  San Diego-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:12 am - 11:54 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SAN San Diego
7h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Delta
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5
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1:19 pm - 10:43 pmSAN  San Diego-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:12 am - 11:54 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SAN San Diego
7h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport typically range from $308 to $505. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $217, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 22% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport at $269 round-trip.
•July ($535) and October ($503) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 98% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport the cheapest?

Flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Love Field

 
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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.

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Laura Ratliff

Expert on DAL

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Key details for San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$114
Beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 28% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport

When to book flights from San Diego to Love Field

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Love Field based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport 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 San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 9:26 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 9:36 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 56m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport.

  • How long is a flight from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    A nonstop flight from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport takes 2h 56m, covering 1,179 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    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 San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport range from $308 to $505, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $406 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $306 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $405 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 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 San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $217 to $1,413. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)?

    Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $57 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Easirent
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Dallas Love Field (DAL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport pass through?

    Most connecting flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $347 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $499, a difference of $152.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Only Southwest operates flights between San Diego and Dallas Love Field Airport.

  • What is the time difference between San Diego and Dallas Love Field Airport?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Dallas Love Field Airport are American Airlines Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas World Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas Love Field Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport flights:

    • Southwest: 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 San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport flights?

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

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $347, about $152 less than Sunday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 47% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Dallas Love Field Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $269 round-trip in that month - typically $266 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $306 round-trip on this route - about $99 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 Dallas Love Field Airport.

    • Dallas Love Field Inn
    • Wingate by Wyndham Dallas Love Field
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Love Field

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