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June 17 - June 27

Cheapest

Earliest

DFW - San Diego

$191

$168

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August 25 - August 27

DFW - San Diego

$149

$170

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August 12 - August 22

DFW - San Diego

$131

$170

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August 12 - August 13

DFW - San Diego

$150

$173

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June 17 - June 26

Earliest

DFW - San Diego

$197

$174

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August 3 - August 5

DFW - San Diego

$150

$174

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September 2 - September 5

DFW - San Diego

$144

$174

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June 20 - June 25

Best

DFW - San Diego

$223

$175

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August 23 - August 25

DFW - San Diego

$149

$175

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June 20 - June 26

DFW - San Diego

$208

$175

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Insights for flights from Dallas to San Diego

A typical journey from Dallas to San Diego takes approximately 6h 41m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1880 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Dallas to San Diego, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $128–$434, with a median of $197. Currently, only 13% of recent fares are classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Diego? The data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $123. Following closely are December, with a median of $142, and May, with a median of $143.

Regarding direct flights from Dallas to San Diego, 55.9% of recent itineraries are non-stop. This indicates a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically include two connections.

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Diego

Regular price: $156 - $267

Prices for flights from Dallas to San Diego are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $156 to $267. The current lowest deal is $168 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from June 17 to June 27.

now $168

Low $156

High $267

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from DFW to SAN is September, with a median price of $123. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $357. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $123

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $357

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Direct flights from Dallas to San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dallas to San Diego

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$191

$168

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$197

$174

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$185

$188

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$224

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$223

$175

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$208

$175

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dallas to San Diego

4 nights

Nov 24 - Nov 28

$655 → $450

31%

13 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 25

$539 → $347

36%

4 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 17

$354 → $224

37%

4 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 10

$354 → $225

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to San Diego

Dallas - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Dallas to San Diego are above the typical level at $168.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Diego, with a median price of $123.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 6h 41m.

Flights from Dallas to San Diego typically take 6h 41m, covering a distance of 1880 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

55.9% of recent deals are for direct flights.

Historically, 55.9% of recent deals for this route are for direct flights, with Frontier Airlines offering direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Dallas to San Diego in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Deals for flights from Dallas to San Diego appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a key option for flights from Dallas to San Diego.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas Love Field is another airport serving the Dallas area for flights to San Diego.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$259

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Dallas to San Diego.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car, bus, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$168

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport offers an alternative arrival option for your trip to San Diego.

📍 ~50 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$311

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an excellent alternative for flights to Mexico, with direct access via the Cross Border Xpress.

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$261

John Wayne (SNA)

Cheapest

John Wayne (SNA) is a convenient domestic alternative, often less congested than other major US airports.

📍 ~135 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Los Angeles International (LAX) offers the most extensive international and domestic route options.

📍 ~180 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International (ONT) is a reliable domestic alternative with growing service, often less congested.

📍 ~170 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$151

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach (LGB) is easy to navigate with fast security, a good alternative for specific West Coast routes.

📍 ~150 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

67% AI deal score

$647

From DFW

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Oct 14

San Diego, United States

67% AI deal score

$647

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Oct 31

San Diego, United States

67% AI deal score

$655

$647

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Oct 14

San Diego, United States

67% AI deal score

$647

From DFW

San Diego, United States

66% AI deal score

$647

From DFW

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Oct 10

San Diego, United States

66% AI deal score

$647

From DFW

Elite

Oct 10

San Diego, United States

66% AI deal score

$647

From DFW

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Oct 20

San Diego, United States

65% AI deal score

$755

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, booking flights from Dallas to San Diego at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked 60+ days out averaged around $275. In contrast, flights booked within 14-27 days of departure averaged $485, and those booked within 0-13 days averaged $663. Planning ahead by two months or more can result in significant savings on this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Dallas to San Diego is considered to be $128 or less. The median price for this route was $197. Fares above $434 were in the top 25% of prices observed. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $128 mark.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Diego, with a median price of $123. December and May also offered relatively low median prices, at $142 and $143 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $197. While May was also among the cheapest, it was also identified as the most expensive month due to price fluctuations, so travelers should compare options carefully.

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