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$78+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas

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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DFW
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Dallas are usually found in August or July, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Dallas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (A78). 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 October 27, 2025.

Round-trip from

$175
(Frontier)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$258
From San Diego to Dallas
One-way flight from San Diego to Dallas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Dallas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Dallas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Fri 11/147:27 pmSAN - DFW
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Sun 11/165:16 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$175
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Tue 11/41:37 pmSAN - DFW
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Sun 11/95:35 amDFW - SAN
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$176
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:25 amSAN - DFW
Nonstop3h 15mFrontier
Thu 12/410:30 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/246:36 amSAN - DFW
1 stop15h 41mFrontier
Tue 11/2510:28 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/188:00 amSAN - DFW
1 stop5h 18mFrontier
Wed 11/2611:16 amDFW - SAN
1 stop14h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Mon 11/106:41 amSAN - DFW
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Fri 11/145:14 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Mon 11/36:41 amSAN - DFW
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Sat 11/810:30 amDFW - SAN
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sat 11/15:28 pmSAN - DFW
1 stop15h 05mFrontier
Wed 11/57:45 amDFW - SAN
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 11/145:25 pmSAN - DFW
2 stops10h 04mFrontier
Mon 11/175:35 amDFW - SAN
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/208:39 amSAN - DFW
1 stop4h 46mFrontier
Sun 11/239:58 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$185
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:39 amSAN - DFW
1 stop4h 46mFrontier
Fri 11/2110:38 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:30 amSAN - DAL
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Wed 1/77:50 amDAL - SAN
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/24$199

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Dallas 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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Dallas that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Dallas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DFW

SANDFW

San Diego

Mon 12/22

6:25 am-11:41 am

Nonstop3h 16m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 12/27

10:47 pm-10:13 am

1 stop13h 26m

$186

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DFW

SANDFW

San Diego

Sat 11/22

8:56 am-12:17 am

1 stop13h 21m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 11/27

8:48 am-8:01 am

1 stop25h 13m

$188

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DFW

SANDFW

San Diego

Tue 12/23

4:47 pm-12:09 am

1 stop29h 22m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 12/29

9:42 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$216

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DFW

SANDFW

San Diego

Tue 12/23

1:06 pm-5:43 am

1 stop14h 37m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 12/30

10:47 pm-9:57 am

2 stops13h 10m

$217

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DAL

SANDAL

San Diego

Thu 12/4

11:30 am-6:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 12/9

5:30 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$224

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DFW

SANDFW

San Diego

Mon 12/29

6:25 am-11:41 am

Nonstop3h 16m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/2

9:35 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$240

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DAL

SANDAL

San Diego

Tue 11/11

10:30 pm-9:26 am

1 stop8h 56m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 11/15

11:24 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$244

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DFW

SANDFW

San Diego

Thu 11/20

8:39 am-3:25 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 11/29

10:38 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$245

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DAL

SANDAL

San Diego

Thu 12/4

5:40 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 12/8

7:45 am-9:00 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$249

San DiegoDallas

SAN - DAL

SANDAL

San Diego

Wed 11/19

9:30 am-6:40 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 12/6

6:45 am-7:55 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$250

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Dallas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Dallas

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Dallas. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Dallas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Dallas?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dallas (average of $60). Flying from San Diego to Dallas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from San Diego to Dallas by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Dallas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Dallas flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Dallas

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Dallas. 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 October 27, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to A78 are scheduled on a Monday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

The best insider tips for San Diego to Dallas flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Dallas trip
Airlines
Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways offers extra legroom seats for a fee, typically in exit rows and bulkhead seats.


Qatar Airways allows only one carry-on item in economy class, so plan your packing wisely.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for extra comfort.


Frontier offers Zone 1 boarding with a carry-on bag or special fare bundle purchase.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, enhancing your short-haul flight experience.


Enjoy free messaging and in-flight entertainment streamed to your device on Southwest flights.

Airports
SAN

SAN is conveniently located near downtown, but traffic congestion can be an issue. Plan extra time for your departure.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
DFW

DFW offers a DART Orange Line connecting downtown Dallas to the airport, making public transit a viable option.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
DAL

DAL is just a 20-minute drive from downtown Dallas, offering convenient access with rideshares and public transit.

Read more about DALby Paul Rubio
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Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. 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. Reviews last updated October 27, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines from San Diego to Dallas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Dallas?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Dallas. 6 airlines have flights from San Diego to Dallas on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Dallas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 29 outbound flights to Dallas per day.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Dallas?

    Frontier, Southwest, and Delta can get you from San Diego to Dallas in just under 3h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1168 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Dallas round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $72, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Dallas.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Southwest. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Dallas for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Dallas one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Dallas are Southwest ($90), Frontier ($95), and United Airlines ($105).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Dallas?

    Consider Cathay Pacific (80%), Qantas Airways (78%) or British Airways (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Dallas.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Dallas?

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Dallas is $89. On average you can expect to pay $1,013. The most popular route, (San Diego - Dallas/Fort Worth), can usually be booked for $134.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Dallas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Dallas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Dallas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Dallas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Dallas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Dallas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Dallas?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dallas (average of $60). Flying from San Diego to Dallas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Dallas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$72Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$78Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$507Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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