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$88+ Cheap flights from Love Field (DAL) to San Diego (SAN)

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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAL — SAN
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Wed 6/18
Wed 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas Love Field to San Diego are usually found in October or August, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Love Field (DAL) to San Diego (SAN). 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 June 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$176
(Southwest)

One-way from

$88
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$437

Good round-trip deal

$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Love Field to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 13, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 8/127:00 amDAL - SAN
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Tue 8/195:35 pmSAN - DAL
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 8/168:30 amDAL - SAN
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Thu 8/219:30 pmSAN - DAL
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/9$243

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

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Love Field

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasSan Diego

DAL - SAN

DALSAN

Dallas Love Field

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop3h 05m

San Diego

Tue 8/19

5:35 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$176

DallasSan Diego

DAL - SAN

DALSAN

Dallas Love Field

Sat 8/16

8:30 am-4:16 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Diego

Thu 8/21

9:30 pm-9:24 am

1 stop9h 54m

$243

DallasSan Diego

DAL - SAN

DALSAN

Dallas Love Field

Tue 8/19

7:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$88

DallasSan Diego

DAL - SAN

DALSAN

Dallas Love Field

Tue 8/12

5:45 am-12:28 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$119

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The best insider tips for Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego flights

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DAL

DAL offers a streamlined experience with quick security lines and a single terminal, making it ideal for efficient departures.

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SAN

SAN is just three miles from downtown. Use rideshare or public bus, but plan for traffic to avoid delays.

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Best time to book a flight from Love Field to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Love Field to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego. 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 Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 DAL to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Love Field to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 13, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Love Field to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated June 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and Delta from Dallas to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Love Field to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Dallas Love Field to San Diego. 2 airlines have flights to San Diego from Dallas Love Field on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dallas Love Field to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Dallas Love Field per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego round-trip from $176. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. You may be able to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    While on average a flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego is generally $315, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $138. When looking at the most popular route, (Dallas Love Field - San Diego), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Love Field to San Diego 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 Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 2 airlines flying from Love Field to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Love Field to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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