Consider extra comfort seats for more legroom, especially if you're tall.
Early check-in helps secure your seat due to frequent overbooking.

Round-trip from | $147 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $60 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $333 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
DallasSan Diego
DFW - SAN
DFWSAN
Dallas/Fort Worth
Thu 1/15
10:36 pm-8:21 am
1 stop11h 45m
San Diego
Mon 1/19
6:25 am-11:32 am
Nonstop3h 07m
DallasSan Diego
DFW - SAN
DFWSAN
Dallas/Fort Worth
Fri 1/9
9:59 pm-11:16 pm
1 stop27h 17m
San Diego
Wed 1/14
7:10 am-5:01 pm
1 stop7h 51m
DallasSan Diego
DFW - SAN
DFWSAN
Dallas/Fort Worth
Thu 1/15
11:04 am-12:15 am
2 stops15h 11m
San Diego
Sun 1/18
11:50 am-1:07 am
1 stop11h 17m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Sat 2/14
6:25 am-7:50 am
Nonstop3h 25m
San Diego
Mon 2/16
6:40 pm-11:30 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
DallasSan Diego
DFW - SAN
DFWSAN
Dallas/Fort Worth
Wed 1/28
3:41 pm-11:31 pm
1 stop9h 50m
San Diego
Sun 2/1
10:51 am-5:35 am
2 stops16h 44m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Sat 1/10
6:40 am-8:00 am
Nonstop3h 20m
San Diego
Tue 1/13
2:05 pm-6:55 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Wed 2/4
7:50 am-9:15 am
Nonstop3h 25m
San Diego
Sat 2/7
4:25 pm-9:15 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Sat 1/31
6:40 am-8:00 am
Nonstop3h 20m
San Diego
Tue 2/3
5:40 pm-10:30 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Thu 2/19
6:10 am-7:30 am
Nonstop3h 20m
San Diego
Sat 2/21
6:45 am-11:40 am
Nonstop2h 55m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Sun 1/25
6:30 pm-7:50 pm
Nonstop3h 20m
San Diego
Tue 1/27
10:10 am-3:05 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
The best time to book flights from Dallas to San Diego is 83 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.
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San Diego (average of $58). Flying from Dallas to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $106). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from Dallas to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.
The most flights from A78 to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).
About 27% of weekly flights between Dallas and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 27% of flights being delayed.
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SFO - SAN
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SFO - SAN
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SFO - SAN
Beautiful beaches, whale-watching cruises and a world-class zoo await you in colorful San Diego, a Southern California treasure that's just a short flight from Dallas. Hop on a plane to enjoy non-stop service between the two major travel hubs, with numerous airlines offering flexible flight options to help you plan your perfect San Diego getaway.
While the landlocked city of Dallas boasts modern metropolitan entertainment, San Diego draws from the area's natural beauty with cliff walks along the Pacific, historic hill neighborhoods, and nature parks with panoramic views. Tourists flock here for the San Diego Zoo, but the festivals and concerts at Balboa Park offer even more entertainment. Prepare for milder weather during your San Diego vacation, with winters that are slightly warmer and summers a little cooler than those in Dallas.
From water sports and marine life cruises to sunbathing on the sandy beaches, San Diego is a SoCal city with something for everyone. Give our smart search engine a try to find great deals on flights from Dallas to sunny San Diego.
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| Cheapest$64 | Average$149 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$89 | Average$202 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$176 | Average$416 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$332 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$534 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$267 | Average$357 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |