Domestic route
Cheap flights from San Diego to Dallas
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). 1,168 miles, 2h 40m nonstop.
SAN to DFW at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,168 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAWNASNK6 airlinesAmerican, Southwest, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 23all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadDallas vs San Diego
San Diego to Dallas
Round trips from $98
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Diego to Dallas
6 airlines fly nonstop with 23 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SLC, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via DEN, IAH, LAX · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLUAB63 airlines
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
- Denver (DEN)UA1 airline
- Houston (IAH)UA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
San DiegoDallas has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Dallas
Tips for this route
- American, Southwest, Alaska and Spirit all fly SAN to DFW nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $98; September 2026 is the most expensive at $141 and up, a difference of $43 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- Dallas is 2 hours ahead of San Diego. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Diego to DallasSan Diego to Dallas: common questions
How long is the flight from San Diego to Dallas?
A nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DFW) takes about 2h 40m gate to gate, covering 1,168 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to DFW?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DFW), with 23 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, SLC and DEN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dallas?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DFW), starting at $98 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Diego to Dallas flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Dallas?
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of San Diego. SAN is on America/Los Angeles time and DFW on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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