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$87+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
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SAN — DFW
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Round-trip from | $144 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $87 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $234 |
Good round-trip deal | $286 or less |
Good one-way deal | $167 or less |
Find flight deals from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth
Cheapest flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort WorthExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 16, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 16, 2025.
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mié. 9/106:15 amSAN - DFW
2 stops15h 30mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/167:45 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$144
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vie. 9/1210:20 amSAN - DFW
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
lun. 9/1512:31 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/15![Frontier logo]()
$145
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vie. 9/126:15 amSAN - DFW
1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines
dom. 9/147:45 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$146
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/286:15 amSAN - DFW
1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/17:36 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop13h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$147
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jue. 9/48:25 amSAN - DFW
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/710:37 amDFW - SAN
1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/258:00 amSAN - DFW
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
lun. 10/277:07 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/15![Frontier logo]()
$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/3010:16 amSAN - DFW
1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/83:25 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$151
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jue. 8/289:34 amSAN - DFW
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
dom. 8/315:45 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 08mFrontier
Deal found 8/15![Frontier logo]()
$152
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jue. 8/219:34 amSAN - DFW
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
lun. 8/255:40 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 08mFrontier
Deal found 8/14![Frontier logo]()
$153
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mar. 9/306:15 amSAN - DFW
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/1210:30 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$154
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sáb. 8/2310:09 amSAN - DFW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
lun. 8/255:40 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 08mFrontier
Deal found 8/15![Frontier logo]()
$155
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San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
vie. 9/12
6:35 am-12:23 am
1 stop15h 48m
Dallas/Fort Worth
dom. 9/14
10:25 pm-11:09 am
1 stop14h 44m
$144
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
mar. 9/16
6:15 am-6:40 pm
1 stop10h 25m
Dallas/Fort Worth
lun. 9/22
4:36 pm-5:54 pm
Nonstop3h 18m
$144
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
mié. 9/10
6:15 am-11:45 pm
2 stops15h 30m
Dallas/Fort Worth
mar. 9/16
7:45 pm-7:29 am
1 stop13h 44m
$144
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
jue. 11/13
9:14 am-7:56 pm
1 stop8h 42m
Dallas/Fort Worth
lun. 11/17
10:16 am-4:40 pm
1 stop8h 24m
$144
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
dom. 9/28
9:03 pm-9:16 am
1 stop10h 13m
Dallas/Fort Worth
dom. 10/5
10:37 am-3:10 pm
1 stop6h 33m
$144
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
sáb. 10/11
2:24 pm-12:19 am
1 stop7h 55m
Dallas/Fort Worth
mar. 10/14
10:25 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop27h 25m
$144
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
jue. 9/11
6:25 am-2:03 pm
1 stop5h 38m
Dallas/Fort Worth
lun. 9/15
6:00 am-11:09 am
1 stop7h 09m
$144
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
mar. 9/9
10:16 am-6:45 pm
1 stop6h 29m
Dallas/Fort Worth
jue. 9/11
10:37 am-7:06 pm
1 stop10h 29m
$144
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
vie. 10/24
8:11 am-5:15 pm
1 stop7h 04m
Dallas/Fort Worth
vie. 10/31
11:06 am-5:40 pm
1 stop8h 34m
$144
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
vie. 9/26
10:20 am-1:11 pm
1 stop24h 51m
Dallas/Fort Worth
mié. 10/15
10:25 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop27h 25m
$144
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $216). Flying from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to DFW?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 16, 2025.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 61% on flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated agosto 16, 2025.
The most flights from SAN to DFW are scheduled on a Thursday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $108.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 45m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 44m.
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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$72 | Average$143 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$78 | Average$206 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$183 | Average$340 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$200 | Average$346 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$274 | Average$338 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$346 | Average$368 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$447 | Average$613 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |