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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to San Diego (DFW-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dallas to San Diego 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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Recent return flight deals from Dallas to San Diego

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1168 mimulti-stop
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Choose Main Cabin Extra on American for early boarding.
Use Route 992 bus for a quick trip to Downtown San Diego.
Expert advice
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 21% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
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Thu 11/9
DFW - SAN • multi-stop
Cheapest one-way flight
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Dallas to San Diego

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on short flights.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment on domestic flights.

Frontier

Opt for the Economy Bundle for a carry-on and seat selection at a budget-friendly price.


Purchase upgraded boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
DFW

Use the airport's app to check real-time security wait times and choose the shortest line, saving time before your flight.

Read more about DFWby Ramsey Qubein
SAN

Take the Route 992 bus from SAN to Downtown San Diego for a cost-effective, 15-minute ride, ideal for light travelers.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to San Diego flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego, 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego is September, where tickets cost £152 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £237 and £224 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dallas to San Diego

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.

When to book flights from Dallas to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to San Diego 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 Dallas to San Diego flights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Dallas to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Dallas 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 Dallas to San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline.

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

    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 San Diego from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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Direct returns

San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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