Cheap flights from Dallas to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $180
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 16 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to San Diego is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight $84
Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Dallas to San Diego is currently $84
Cheapest nonstop flights $168
Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Dallas to San Diego is currently $168
Last-minute weekend getaway $301
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dallas to San Diego is currently $301
Cheapest business class flights $396
Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dallas to San Diego is currently $396
Fastest flight 2 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Dallas to San Diego takes 2 hr 50 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 March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $120–255
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $165–235

Popular airlines from Dallas to San Diego

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $297
    Typical price: $225–485
    30 weekly nonstop flights
    DAL - SAN Every day
    2701 weekly connecting flights
    DAL - SAN Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $277
    Typical price: $215–500
    62 weekly nonstop flights
    DFW - SAN Every day
    261 weekly connecting flights
    DFW - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $277
    Typical price: $295–610
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    DFW - SAN Every day
    26 weekly connecting flights
    DFW - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $297
    Typical price: $255–540
    254 weekly connecting flights
    DFW - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $297
    Typical price: $250–580
    252 weekly connecting flights
    DAL, DFW - SAN Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $180
    Typical price: $135–255
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    DFW - SAN Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
    26 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 3 hr 185 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 3 hr 20 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 March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $120 to $255.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $84.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to San Diego is $297, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest American flight from Dallas to San Diego is $277, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Dallas to San Diego is $277, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Dallas to San Diego is $297, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to San Diego is $297, flying from May 23 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to San Diego is $180, flying from May 16 to May 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to San Diego starts at $180 from Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $84 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
2 hr 50 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 62 nonstop flights and 261 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 30 nonstop flights and 2,701 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:
  • Alaska offers 14 nonstop flights and 26 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 254 connecting flights per week. United flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 252 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) , Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Frontier offers 4 nonstop flights and 26 connecting flights per week. Frontier 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 $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $84.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to San Diego is $297, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest American flight from Dallas to San Diego is $277, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Dallas to San Diego is $277, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Dallas to San Diego is $297, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to San Diego is $297, flying from May 23 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to San Diego is $180, flying from May 16 to May 18.
Southwest, American, Alaska and Frontier fly direct from Dallas to San Diego.
  • There are 30 Southwest direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 62 American direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Alaska direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
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 $301 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
Southwest, American, Alaska and Frontier fly direct from Dallas to San Diego.
  • There are 30 Southwest direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 62 American direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Alaska direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Dallas to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
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 $168 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 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 $396 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dallas and San Diego start at $180 from Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 18.
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 $301 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and San Diego at price $301 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
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.

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