What percentage of San Diego to Dallas flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 32.1% of flights from San Diego to Dallas are direct. For those flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed has been 2. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route will likely experience at least one connection during their journey.

How many hours is the flight from San Diego to Dallas?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Dallas has a duration of 3 hours and 17 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight time of 197 minutes for non-stop journeys. For flights that include one stop, the median duration extends to 8 hours and 32 minutes, or 512 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1880 kilometers.

How often do San Diego to Dallas flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Diego to Dallas route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown frequent price fluctuations, indicating a dynamic pricing environment.

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San Diego to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Dallas

A typical journey from San Diego to Dallas takes about 11h 4m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1880 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Diego to Dallas, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $228–$677, with a median of $370. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Dallas? The data indicates that May is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $88. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $134, followed by January at a median of $184.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 32.1% of recent fares being direct flights from San Diego to Dallas. When connecting flights are necessary, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Dallas

Regular price: $193 - $278

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $193 and $278. The current lowest deal is $150 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 18.

now $150

Low $193

High $278

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Dallas

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth is May, with a median price of $88. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1026. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $88

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,026

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Dallas

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Dallas

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$195

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$196

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$264

$194

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$217

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$217

$208

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$141

$178

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$804 → $502

38%

7 nights

Nov 25 - Dec 2

$513 → $308

40%

1 night

Nov 25 - Nov 26

$526 → $347

34%

6 nights

Nov 21 - Nov 27

$513 → $353

31%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Dallas

San Diego - Dallas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Diego to Dallas have been above the typical level at $410.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dallas, with a median price of $88.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 11h 4m

The typical flight duration from San Diego to Dallas is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 67.9% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from San Diego to Dallas recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from San Diego to Dallas are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport offers the most direct and affordable flights from San Diego to Dallas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$143

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport is an alternative for flights from San Diego to Dallas.

📍 ~47 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$328

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~26 km from Dallas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for central Texas travel.

📍 ~290 km from Dallas (approximately 3-hour drive, traffic can be unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dallas

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Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Nov 16

Dallas, United States

73% AI deal score

$972

$726

Save $246

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Business Class

From SAN

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Nov 09

Dallas, United States

73% AI deal score

$975

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Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Nov 11

Dallas, United States

73% AI deal score

$975

$726

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Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Oct 13

Dallas, United States

72% AI deal score

$924

$724

Save $200

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Nov 03

Dallas, United States

72% AI deal score

$963

$726

Save $237

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Oct 26

Dallas, United States

72% AI deal score

$912

$726

Save $186

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Oct 27

Dallas, United States

72% AI deal score

$913

$726

Save $187

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Nov 09

Dallas, United States

72% AI deal score

$949

$726

Save $223

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from San Diego to Dallas is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $474. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $658. Even booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, shows a slightly higher average price of $510.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Dallas is considered to be $228 or less. The median price for this route has been $370. Prices can vary significantly, with 75% of observed fares being $677 or less. This threshold of $228 represents the lower end of the pricing spectrum, indicating a favorable deal for travelers.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Dallas include May, April, and January. May has shown a median price of $88, while April's median was $134. January also offered competitive prices with a median of $184. These months are significantly lower than the annual median price of $370 for this route, indicating a good opportunity for savings.

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San Diego to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Dallas

A typical journey from San Diego to Dallas takes about 11h 4m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1880 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Dallas

Regular price: $193 - $278

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $193 and $278. The current lowest deal is $150 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 18.

now $150

Low $193

High $278

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Dallas

May

Cheapest

Flights from $88

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,026

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Dallas

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Dallas

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$195

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$196

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$264

$194

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$217

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$217

$208

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Dallas

San Diego (SAN) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$141

$178

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$804 → $502

38%

7 nights

Nov 25 - Dec 2

$513 → $308

40%

1 night

Nov 25 - Nov 26

$526 → $347

34%

6 nights

Nov 21 - Nov 27

$513 → $353

31%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Dallas

San Diego - Dallas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Diego to Dallas have been above the typical level at $410.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dallas, with a median price of $88.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 11h 4m

The typical flight duration from San Diego to Dallas is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 67.9% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from San Diego to Dallas recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from San Diego to Dallas are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport offers the most direct and affordable flights from San Diego to Dallas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$143

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport is an alternative for flights from San Diego to Dallas.

📍 ~47 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$328

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~26 km from Dallas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for central Texas travel.

📍 ~290 km from Dallas (approximately 3-hour drive, traffic can be unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Dallas, United States

72% AI deal score

$949

$726

Save $223

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Dallas

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Dallas

San Diego to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Dallas

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Dallas

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Dallas

Direct flights from San Diego to Dallas

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Dallas

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Dallas

San Diego - Dallas route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Average flight time is 11h 4m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Diego main airports to depart from

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dallas

Best Elite deals to Dallas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

When should I buy San Diego to Dallas tickets?

How much should a flight from San Diego to Dallas cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Diego to Dallas?

What percentage of San Diego to Dallas flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from San Diego to Dallas?

How often do San Diego to Dallas flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Diego

Flights to Dallas from other cities

San Diego to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Dallas

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Dallas

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Dallas

Direct flights from San Diego to Dallas

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Dallas

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Dallas

San Diego - Dallas route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Average flight time is 11h 4m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Diego main airports to depart from

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dallas

Best Elite deals to Dallas

Oct 31

Oct 30

Oct 31

Nov 03

Nov 16

Nov 09

Nov 11

Oct 13

Nov 03

Oct 26

Oct 27

Nov 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

When should I buy San Diego to Dallas tickets?

How much should a flight from San Diego to Dallas cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Diego to Dallas?