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£121 Find cheap flights from San Diego to Dallas

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Dallas departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Dallas, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Dallas (SAN-DFW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Dallas that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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14:02 - 04:28SAN-DFW
12h 26m2 stops
08:15 - 21:34DFW-SAN
15h 19m2 stops
£341Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 28 Aug - Wed, 11 Sep
06:15 - 17:20SAN-DFW
9h 05m1 stop
12:40 - 16:11DFW-SAN
5h 31m1 stop
£362Delta
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Sun, 12 May - Thu, 16 May
06:15 - 16:03SAN-DFW
7h 48m1 stop
18:27 - 09:57DFW-SAN
17h 30m2 stops
£369Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 21 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
06:20 - 23:53SAN-DFW
15h 33m2 stops
05:15 - 08:47DFW-SAN
5h 32m1 stop
£376United Airlines
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Sun, 12 May - Thu, 16 May
16:40 - 21:43SAN-DFW
3h 03mdirect
17:26 - 18:30DFW-SAN
3h 04mdirect
£464American Airlines
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Sun, 12 May - Thu, 16 May
10:00 - 16:57SAN-DFW
4h 57m1 stop
07:21 - 08:30DFW-SAN
3h 09mdirect
£472American Airlines
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Sun, 12 May - Thu, 16 May
06:15 - 11:30SAN-DFW
3h 15mdirect
14:28 - 21:37DFW-SAN
9h 09m1 stop
£473Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 12 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
18:49 - 06:20SAN-DFW
9h 31m2 stops
07:20 - 17:19DFW-SAN
11h 59m1 stop
£484Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 13 Jul - Mon, 15 Jul
18:49 - 06:20SAN-DFW
9h 31m2 stops
17:45 - 23:59DFW-SAN
8h 14m1 stop
£633Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 12 Jul - Mon, 15 Jul
17:16 - 00:36SAN-DFW
5h 20m1 stop
05:40 - 09:04DFW-SAN
5h 24m1 stop
£659Delta
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun

Flights from San Diego to Dallas - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Dallas 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 £142 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is £283 and £234 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Dallas?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Dallas from San Diego were found on United Airlines (£121) and American Airlines (£234), and the lowest return tickets were found on Alaska Airlines (£341) and Delta (£362).

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

Each day, there are between 11 and 13 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 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 85 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% 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 are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Diego to Dallas take?

A direct flight to Dallas will take on average 3h 03m to travel the 1,168 miles flying distance from San Diego.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 06:15 and will be landing in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport at 11:27.

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 19:09 and lands at 00:15.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to Dallas

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£121
Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Diego to Dallas

When to book flights from San Diego to Dallas

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Dallas based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was £151 for a one-way ticket and £426 for a return.

  • 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 return 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 from Dallas to San Diego? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £195 or less one-way and £469 or less round-trip.
  • 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 direct 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.

Direct 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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Direct 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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Cheapest flights to Dallas from San Diego found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Dallas found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/5Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 54mSAN-DFW
£121
8/5Wed
directAmerican Airlines
3h 03mSAN-DFW
£234
8/5Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 45mSAN-DFW
£239
4/6Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 54mSAN-DFW
£263
22/6Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 08mSAN-DFW
£283
15/5Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 22mSAN-DFW
£347
7/5Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 53mSAN-DFW
£414
8/5Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 49mSAN-DFW
£490
7/5Tue
directAmerican Airlines
3h 08mSAN-DFW
£605
8/5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
3h 08mSAN-DFW
£643

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Dallas

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Dallas that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/5Tue
directFrontier
3h 01mSAN-DFW
7/5Tue
directFrontier
3h 22mDFW-SAN
£138
7/5Tue
directFrontier
3h 01mSAN-DFW
7/5Tue
directFrontier
3h 22mDFW-SAN
£154
7/5Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 49mSAN-DFW
8/5Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 04mDFW-SAN
£159
7/5Tue
directFrontier
3h 01mSAN-DFW
7/5Tue
multi-stopFrontier
12h 10mDFW-SAN
£198
7/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 24mSAN-DFW
11/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 49mDFW-SAN
£206
7/5Tue
directAmerican Airlines
3h 08mSAN-DFW
7/5Tue
directAmerican Airlines
3h 09mDFW-SAN
£224
7/5Tue
directAmerican Airlines
3h 08mSAN-DFW
7/5Tue
directAmerican Airlines
3h 04mDFW-SAN
£225
7/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 24mSAN-DFW
7/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 01mDFW-SAN
£240
6/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 54mSAN-DFW
9/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 56mDFW-SAN
£486
7/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 43mSAN-DFW
7/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 56mDFW-SAN
£639

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San Diego - Dallas Flights

Departure:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Dallas (DFW)United States

Return flight deals:

Dallas - San Diego

Cabin classes:

£258

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