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Flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is January, where tickets cost C$ 243 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 484 and C$ 399 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

How many flights are there between San Diego and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 11 and 14 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 06m. The most common departure time is 8:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 87 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to Dallas?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 6:15 am and will be landing in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport at 11:27 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to Dallas?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport jets off at 7:09 pm and lands at 12:15 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Diego to Dallas flights

  • Should I land at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) airport from SAN?

    If you plan on traveling from San Diego to Dallas, you should consider booking a flight that lands at DAL. At DAL, you won’t find the extra-long lines prevalent at DFW. At DAL, you’ll be cleared for exit quicker than a passenger at DFW.

  • Can I travel directly from San Diego to Dallas?

    If you’d love to travel directly from San Diego to Dallas, you need not worry about missing a flight to travel aboard. This is because American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer direct flights on this route. Direct American and Alaska Airlines flights usually land at DFW while Southwest direct flights ordinarily land at DAL.

  • Does DFW have a kid’s play area?

    DFW is one of the most kid-friendly airports in the US. Currently, it has three kids’ play areas. Near Gate D28 in Terminal A, there is one, and near Gate 12 in Terminal B, there is another. The last of the three play areas exist near Gate 14, in Terminal C.

  • Is DFW accessible for passengers with limited mobility?

    This airport boasts airport wheelchairs, elevators, and ramps, in good condition. It also has accessible restrooms in all its terminals. You can also reserve a wheelchair in advance by calling the airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Dallas?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Dallas flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Dallas?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Dallas flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Dallas?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Dallas.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Dallas?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to Dallas on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Dallas?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Dallas.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Dallas?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Dallas?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dallas with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Dallas?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dallas from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Dallas

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 220 or less one-way.
  • If you are scheduled to travel from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), most airlines recommend getting to the airport no less than 2h before your flight. This is so that you have adequate time to check-in, have your baggage cleared, and have your ticket authenticated.
  • Even though San Diego International Airport (SAN) is vast, it is not a hub for any airline. It is just a focus city for Alaska Airlines. On the other hand, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a hub for several airlines. They include American Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and UPS Airlines. It’s worth mentioning that it is a focus city for Spirit Airlines.
  • To travel from downtown San Diego to San Diego International Airport (SAN), you can board a city bus or taxi. Taxis on this route travel faster, while the buses are cheaper. City buses that cover this route, Route 992, usually stop at Terminals 1 and 2 and operate between 5:00 am and 12:00 am. On weekdays, they depart at intervals of 15min, while during weekends, they leave at intervals of 30min.
  • At San Diego International Airport (SAN), only Delta and United Airlines have exclusive lounges. Delta’s Lounge, Delta Sky Club, and United Airlines’ lounge, United Club, are located adjacent to each other, above the food court in Terminal 2. In Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), American Airlines and Delta Airlines are the airlines that ply the SAN to DFW route that have lounges. American Airlines has lounges in Terminal A at A24, Terminal B at B3, Terminal C at C20, and Terminal D at D24. Delta’s singular lounge is found in Terminal E at E10.
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is not limited to serving Dallas and Fort Worth. It also serves Arlington, Plano, and Garland. Additionally, it serves towns like Richardson, Frisco, McKinney, and Highland Park.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to Dallas?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +6 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +7 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +7 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +8 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +6 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +7 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +6 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +7 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +9 more

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Nonstop returns

Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +6 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +7 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +7 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +8 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +6 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +7 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +6 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +7 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +9 more

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
3h 08mSAN-DFW
directQatar Airways
3h 07mSAN-DFW
directAlaska Airlines
3h 08mSAN-DFW
directJapan Airlines
3h 04mSAN-DFW
directFrontier
3h 01mSAN-DFW
directQantas Airways
3h 12mSAN-DFW
directFinnair
3h 03mSAN-DFW
directIberia
3h 15mSAN-DFW
directGOL
3h 07mSAN-DFW
directBritish Airways
3h 08mSAN-DFW
directGulf Air
3h 15mSAN-DFW

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San Diego - Dallas Flights

Departure:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Dallas (DFW)United States

Cabin classes:

C$ 9,325
C$ 672
C$ 657

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