Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to San Diego (DFW - SAN)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Dallas to San Diego and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$66	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to San Diego is currently $66
Cheapest one-way flight	$33	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Apr 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Dallas to San Diego is currently $33
Last-minute weekend getaway	$306	Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Sun, Feb 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dallas to San Diego is currently $306
Cheapest business class flights	$264	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dallas to San Diego is currently $264

Fastest flight	3 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Dallas to San Diego takes 3 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Diego is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $105–185
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $165–235

Popular airlines from Dallas to San Diego

Southwest

Nonstop

from $167

Typical price: $225–495

29 weekly nonstop flights

DAL - SAN Every day

2702 weekly connecting flights

DAL - SAN Every day
American

Nonstop

from $167

Typical price: $220–510

59 weekly nonstop flights

DFW - SAN Every day

181 weekly connecting flights

DFW - SAN Every day
Delta

from $217

Typical price: $250–590

206 weekly connecting flights

DAL, DFW - SAN Every day
United

from $217

Typical price: $270–550

200 weekly connecting flights

DFW - SAN Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $66

Typical price: $140–260

1 weekly nonstop flight

DFW - SAN Every Wed

25 weekly connecting flights

DFW - SAN Every day
Alaska

from $177

Typical price: $325–630

22 weekly connecting flights

DFW - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 27 min 16 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas United States 17 min 6 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 59 min 185 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 3 hr 19 min 211 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dallas to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Dallas to San Diego are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $105 to $185.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $66. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $33.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to San Diego is $167, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest American flight from Dallas to San Diego is $167, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to San Diego is $217, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest United flight from Dallas to San Diego is $217, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to San Diego is $66, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Dallas to San Diego is $177, flying from May 2 to May 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to San Diego starts at $66 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $33 and departs on Thu, Apr 23.

3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Dallas to San Diego.

Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dallas to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Dallas to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Dallas to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 59 nonstop flights and 181 connecting flights per week. American flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 29 nonstop flights and 2,702 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dallas to San Diego are:

Delta offers 206 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) , Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
United offers 200 connecting flights per week. United flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Frontier offers 1 nonstop flights and 25 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Alaska offers 22 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Dallas and San Diego.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $66. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $33.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to San Diego is $167, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest American flight from Dallas to San Diego is $167, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to San Diego is $217, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest United flight from Dallas to San Diego is $217, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to San Diego is $66, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Dallas to San Diego is $177, flying from May 2 to May 3.

Southwest, American and Frontier fly direct from Dallas to San Diego.

There are 29 Southwest direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 American direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 1 Frontier direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Wednesday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and San Diego at price $306 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15.

Southwest, American and Frontier fly direct from Dallas to San Diego.

There are 29 Southwest direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 American direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 1 Frontier direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Wednesday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dallas and San Diego start at $66 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dallas to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Dallas and San Diego start at $264 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dallas and San Diego start at $66 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.

To book business class trips from Dallas to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Dallas and San Diego starts at $306 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and San Diego at price $306 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dallas to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.