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$78+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego (SAN)

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DFW — SAN
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 6/35:06 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 24m
Frontier
Sat 6/66:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/194:34 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 25m
Frontier
Sat 5/239:37 am
SAN
-
DFW
1 stop20h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$115
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:53 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 05m
Frontier
Sat 8/226:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/204:34 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 25m
Frontier
Tue 6/26:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/910:20 pm
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop19h 32m
Frontier
Tue 6/164:17 pm
SAN
-
DFW
1 stop24h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/65:01 pm
DFW
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 24m
Frontier
Wed 6/104:47 pm
SAN
-
DFW
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/275:43 pm
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop21h 00m
Frontier
Wed 6/36:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 6/32:44 pm
DFW
-
SAN
1 stop11h 06m
Frontier
Thu 6/46:25 am
SAN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$137

Find flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 May 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$259

Good round-trip deal

$164 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dallas/Fort Worth-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Dallas/Fort Worth-San Diego flights.
From Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego
One-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($14 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 May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego.

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

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 6/6

4:50 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 56m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

6:15 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$257

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 5/22

6:32 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Diego

Tue 5/26

1:50 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 22m

$317

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 6/3

3:59 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Diego

Sat 6/6

4:07 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$333

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 5/22

6:32 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Diego

Mon 5/25

10:25 pm-8:50 am

1 stop8h 25m

$337
Quickest round-trip

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 6/13

7:24 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

San Diego

Thu 6/18

2:25 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$357

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 10/3

9:51 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 26m

San Diego

Sat 10/10

12:37 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$372

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 8/5

2:31 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San Diego

Sat 8/15

1:30 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$377

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 7/23

5:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 20m

San Diego

Tue 7/28

6:20 am-4:12 pm

2 stops7h 52m

$394

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/29

7:50 pm-12:29 am

1 stop6h 39m

San Diego

Sun 10/4

3:04 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$406

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 8/8

4:52 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 02m

San Diego

Sun 8/9

10:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop8h 05m

$422

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Compare providers for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

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 Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

The price you pay for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego (average of $216). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 DFW to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 May 3, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Chris Dong

Expert on DFW

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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 May 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Dallas/Fort Worth; the airport handles an average of 27 inbound flights from Dallas/Fort Worth per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Dallas/Fort Worth. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego in 3h 05m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego is about 1168 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $72 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $77 and $168 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $41. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego consider choosing Japan Airlines (97%), GOL (78%) or Volaris (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego is $46. On average you can expect to pay $697. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San Diego), can usually be booked for $141.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego (average of $216). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 7 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$72Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$77Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$191Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$203Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$217Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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