Can I fly direct from Dallas to San Diego?

Yes, direct flights from Dallas to San Diego are available. Historically, approximately 35.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days was 2.

What's the flight time from Dallas to San Diego?

A direct flight from Dallas to San Diego typically takes about 3 hours and 11 minutes. This corresponds to a median direct flight time of 191 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 42 minutes, or 402 minutes.

How often do Dallas to San Diego flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Dallas to San Diego route have shown frequent price drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure lower fares. Monitoring prices regularly across the trailing 30 days can be beneficial for this route.

Flights From Dallas

To San Diego

Cheap Flights from Dallas to San Diego

Browse current best options from Dallas. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Dallas

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to San Diego

Prices updated 2 days ago

405 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Jul 26, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Dallas to San Diego

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Dallas to San Diego

2026-09-03 – 2026-09-05
DFW - San Diego
46% AI deal score
$140
$141
Round trip
2026-08-22 – 2026-08-29
DFW - San Diego
46% AI deal score
$144
$147
Round trip
2026-09-21 – 2026-09-24
DFW - San Diego
46% AI deal score
$144
$148
Round trip
2026-08-20 – 2026-08-25
DFW - San Diego
47% AI deal score
$151
$149
Round trip
2026-08-19 – 2026-08-24
DFW - San Diego
46% AI deal score
$150
$150
Round trip
2026-08-18 – 2026-08-25
DFW - San Diego
46% AI deal score
$146
$151
Round trip
2026-10-15 – 2026-10-22
DFW - San Diego
46% AI deal score
$149
$151
Round trip
2026-08-11 – 2026-08-15
DFW - San Diego
48% AI deal score
$164
$152
Round trip
2026-08-20 – 2026-08-24
DFW - San Diego
47% AI deal score
$155
$152
Round trip
2026-08-12 – 2026-08-15
DFW - San Diego
47% AI deal score
$161
$155
Round trip

Dallas to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Dallas to San Diego

A typical journey from Dallas to San Diego takes about 3h 11m, including connections. While 35.2% of recent itineraries are non-stop, most itineraries connect at least once. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2, with connecting flights typically taking 8h 37m.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Dallas to San Diego, prices typically range from $179–$564, with a median of $340. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Diego? The most affordable month to fly is typically September, with a median fare of $123. Other budget-friendly options include December, with a median fare of $142, and May, where the median fare is $143.

The route from Dallas to San Diego covers a distance of 1880 kilometers. This is considered a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a journey that is neither very short nor extremely long.

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Diego

Regular price: $109 - $309

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

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to San Diego is between $109 and $309. The current lowest deal is $141 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 3-Sep 5.

now $141

Low $109

High $309

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from DFW to SAN is December, with a median price of $167. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $480. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $167

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $480

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dallas to San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dallas to San Diego

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - San Diego

Dallas (DAL) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$737

$560

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$144

$143

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$161

$152

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$144

$145

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$150

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - San Diego

Dallas (DFW) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$144

$168

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

$581 → $317

45%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$435 → $256

41%

1 night

Jul 28 - Jul 29

$737 → $560

24%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$430 → $256

40%

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 for Dallas to San Diego are $141, which is above the typical level of $340.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices as low as $167.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Diego, with a median price of $167.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 11m.

The typical direct flight from Dallas to San Diego takes 3h 11m, while connecting flights average 8h 37m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

35.2% of recent flights are direct.

About 35.2% of recent flights from Dallas to San Diego are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with deals available from $141.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Dallas to San Diego are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport offers flights to San Diego, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~26 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for direct access to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a useful alternative for travelers heading to Mexico via the Cross Border Xpress.

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

💸 Flights from ~$270

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

79% AI deal score

$945

$627

Save $318

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, booking flights 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices for the Dallas to San Diego route. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $275. In contrast, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $290, while those booked 0-6 days before departure were significantly higher, averaging $663.

A good price for a flight from Dallas to San Diego is typically considered to be $179 or less. Historically, this threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $340, indicating that prices can vary considerably.

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 competitive prices, with median fares of $142 and $143 respectively. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $340 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Related routes

More routes from Dallas

Flights from Dallas to Louisville Flights from Dallas to Salt Lake City Flights from Dallas to San Antonio Flights from Dallas to San Francisco Flights from Dallas to San Jose Flights from Dallas to San Juan Flights from Dallas to Savannah Flights from Dallas to Seattle Flights from Dallas to Seoul Flights from Dallas to Shreveport Flights from Dallas to St. Louis Flights from Dallas to Sydney

Flights to San Diego from other cities

Flights from Detroit to San Diego Flights from Dublin to San Diego Flights from El Paso to San Diego Flights from Fresno to San Diego Flights from Hong Kong to San Diego Flights from Honolulu to San Diego Flights from Houston to San Diego Flights from Indianapolis to San Diego Flights from Las Vegas to San Diego Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego Flights from Madrid to San Diego Flights from Spokane to San Diego

Dallas to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Dallas to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Diego

Regular price: $109 - $309

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

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to San Diego is between $109 and $309. The current lowest deal is $141 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 3-Sep 5.

now $141

Low $109

High $309

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from DFW to SAN is December, with a median price of $167. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $480. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $167

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $480

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec