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 | $132 (Flightnetwork) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $67 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $243 |
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Depart
Return
Price
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Sat 1/17
6:40 am-8:00 am
Nonstop3h 20m
San Diego
Sun 1/18
5:40 pm-10:30 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Tue 1/13
4:05 pm-5:25 pm
Nonstop3h 20m
San Diego
Tue 1/20
9:40 am-5:50 pm
1 stop6h 10m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Wed 12/3
7:55 pm-9:05 pm
Nonstop3h 10m
San Diego
Wed 12/10
2:40 pm-7:35 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Wed 12/3
7:55 pm-9:05 pm
Nonstop3h 10m
San Diego
Sat 12/6
4:25 pm-9:20 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
DallasSan Diego
DFW - SAN
DFWSAN
Dallas/Fort Worth
Fri 11/7
6:00 am-9:30 am
1 stop5h 30m
San Diego
Tue 11/11
8:00 am-3:18 pm
1 stop5h 18m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Thu 1/29
11:00 am-12:20 pm
Nonstop3h 20m
San Diego
Wed 2/4
7:30 am-12:25 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
DallasSan Diego
DAL - SAN
DALSAN
Dallas Love Field
Wed 12/10
6:05 am-1:02 pm
1 stop8h 57m
San Diego
Sat 12/13
12:24 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop9h 32m
DallasSan Diego
DFW - SAN
DFWSAN
Dallas/Fort Worth
Sat 1/17
3:35 pm-9:56 pm
1 stop8h 21m
San Diego
Tue 1/20
11:05 am-11:28 pm
1 stop10h 23m
DallasSan Diego
DFW - SAN
DFWSAN
Dallas/Fort Worth
Tue 3/3
6:05 pm-11:51 pm
1 stop7h 46m
San Diego
Wed 3/4
1:35 pm-11:28 pm
1 stop7h 53m
DallasSan Diego
DFW - SAN
DFWSAN
Dallas/Fort Worth
Tue 2/17
7:10 am-2:35 pm
1 stop9h 25m
San Diego
Tue 2/24
3:59 pm-11:28 pm
1 stop5h 29m
The best time to book flights from Dallas to San Diego is 82 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 $119). 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 Monday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).
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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.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$58 | Average$178 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$64 | Average$152 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$335 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$420 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$248 | Average$573 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$267 | Average$357 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |