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$77+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DFW
Jan 17 — Jan 241
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - DFW
Nonstop3h 16mFrontier
Thu 1/17:15 amDFW - SAN
1 stop14h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/15![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - DFW
Nonstop3h 16mFrontier
Fri 1/910:15 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/15![Frontier logo]()
$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:47 pmSAN - DFW
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Thu 1/86:47 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop7h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/15![Frontier logo]()
$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:47 pmSAN - DFW
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Wed 1/213:41 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/17![Frontier logo]()
$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:15 pmSAN - DFW
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Thu 1/14:00 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/17![Delta logo]()
$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:47 pmSAN - DFW
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Wed 12/318:40 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/15![Frontier logo]()
$221
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:57 amSAN - DFW
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Mon 1/56:45 amDFW - SAN
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/17![Frontier logo]()
$224
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:52 amSAN - DFW
1 stop24h 52mFrontier
Thu 1/86:45 amDFW - SAN
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/15![Frontier logo]()
$233
Find flight deals from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $182 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $77 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $313 |
Good round-trip deal | $310 or less |
Good one-way deal | $184 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport that are best for you.
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San Diego
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Dallas/Fort Worth
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Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
Tue 1/13
1:19 pm-6:20 pm
Nonstop3h 01m
Dallas/Fort Worth
Wed 1/14
7:14 am-8:32 am
Nonstop3h 18m
$189
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
Wed 1/14
10:50 am-3:49 pm
Nonstop2h 59m
Dallas/Fort Worth
Sat 1/17
7:14 am-8:32 am
Nonstop3h 18m
$204
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
Sat 1/17
9:21 am-2:20 pm
Nonstop2h 59m
Dallas/Fort Worth
Mon 1/19
10:40 pm-12:11 am
Nonstop3h 31m
$210
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
Sun 1/18
11:00 am-11:45 pm
1 stop10h 45m
Dallas/Fort Worth
Fri 1/23
6:45 am-1:48 pm
1 stop9h 03m
$237
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
Thu 1/15
6:15 am-1:41 pm
1 stop5h 26m
Dallas/Fort Worth
Sun 1/18
6:45 am-1:48 pm
1 stop9h 03m
$237
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
Mon 3/9
8:00 am-3:58 pm
1 stop5h 58m
Dallas/Fort Worth
Mon 3/16
5:20 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop6h 40m
$257
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
Fri 3/13
3:32 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop6h 24m
Dallas/Fort Worth
Sun 3/15
7:41 pm-11:48 pm
1 stop6h 07m
$257
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
Fri 4/3
6:15 am-1:47 pm
1 stop5h 32m
Dallas/Fort Worth
Wed 4/8
7:41 pm-11:48 pm
1 stop6h 07m
$257
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
Fri 1/2
7:21 pm-5:43 am
1 stop8h 22m
Dallas/Fort Worth
Mon 1/5
6:45 am-1:15 pm
1 stop8h 30m
$258
San DiegoDallas
SAN - DFW
SANDFW
San Diego
Fri 1/9
1:51 pm-9:34 pm
1 stop5h 43m
Dallas/Fort Worth
Mon 1/12
1:42 pm-7:54 pm
2 stops8h 12m
$262
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth
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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 December 12, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $60). Flying from San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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 December 18, 2025.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 56% 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 December 13, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from San Diego to Dallas delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between San Diego and Dallas have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to Dallas flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to Dallas flights?
Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
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.
Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $126.
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 Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 06m.
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 Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 7h 29m.
The best insider tips for San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights
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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport trip
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Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with a carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.
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Alaska Airlines
Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing short domestic flights.
Alaska Airlines' Wi-Fi is a flat fee, allowing work during flights, ideal for business travelers.
Airports
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Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas/Fort Worth
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas/Fort Worth. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dallas/Fort Worth. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
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.
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArt,Dec 2025
SAN - OGG
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArt,Dec 2025
SAN - OGG
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArt,Dec 2025
SAN - OGG
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArt,Dec 2025
SAN - OGG
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArt,Dec 2025
SAN - OGG
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArt,Dec 2025
SAN - OGG
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$75 | Average$140 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$87 | Average$208 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$195 | Average$330 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$201 | Average$338 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$322 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$417 | Average$659 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |