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Flights from San Diego to Dallas

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Cheapest one-way

$ 70
Frontier Airlines Tue, Oct 20

68% below next 30d avg. ($220)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 157
Frontier Airlines Thu, Sep 17

51% below next 30d avg. ($322)

When to travel

September Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

3h 10m 13m faster than avg. (3h 23m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $70 , travelers can expect an average price of $220 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $157 . Flights typically take around 3h 23m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 3h 10m minutes. There are 68 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Dallas: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) , and Dallas Love Field (DAL) . Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (SAN-DFW) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 2d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Diego to Dallas over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $70 and round-trip from $157. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 9:19 AM
        3h 9m
        Nonstop
        DFW 2:28 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Thu, Sep 17 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 7:00 AM
        3h 19m
        Nonstop
        SAN 8:19 AM
        Dallas - San Diego | Sun, Sep 20 | Frontier Airlines
        $157 $216
        27% off
        27% off
        $216 $157
      • SAN 9:19 AM
        3h 9m
        Nonstop
        DFW 2:28 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Fri, Oct 9 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 7:05 AM
        3h 19m
        Nonstop
        SAN 8:24 AM
        Dallas - San Diego | Sun, Oct 11 | Frontier Airlines
        $166 $216
        23% off
        23% off
        $216 $166
      • SAN 6:45 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        DFW 11:55 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Mon, Sep 28 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 4:45 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAN 6:00 PM
        Dallas - San Diego | Mon, Oct 5 | Frontier Airlines
        $169 $216
        22% off
        22% off
        $216 $169
      • SAN 6:45 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        DFW 11:55 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Fri, Sep 25 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 4:45 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAN 6:00 PM
        Dallas - San Diego | Mon, Sep 28 | Frontier Airlines
        $169
        22% off
        $216 $169
      • SAN 1:00 PM
        3h 13m
        Nonstop
        DFW 6:13 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Tue, Sep 29 | Alaska Airlines
        DFW 4:45 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAN 6:00 PM
        Dallas - San Diego | Thu, Oct 1 | Frontier Airlines
        $183
        15% off
        $216 $183
      • SAN 7:30 AM
        3h 12m
        Nonstop
        DFW 12:42 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Wed, Sep 23 | Alaska Airlines
        DFW 4:45 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAN 6:00 PM
        Dallas - San Diego | Fri, Sep 25 | Frontier Airlines
        $185
        14% off
        $216 $185
      • SAN 1:35 PM
        5h 47m
        1 stop
        DFW 9:22 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Wed, Oct 14 | Frontier Airlines
        DFW 7:05 AM
        3h 19m
        Nonstop
        SAN 8:24 AM
        Dallas - San Diego | Sun, Oct 18 | Frontier Airlines
        $188
        13% off
        $216 $188
      • SAN 12:52 PM
        9h 5m
        1 stop
        DFW 11:57 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Wed, Sep 23 | Delta Air Lines
        DFW 4:45 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAN 6:00 PM
        Dallas - San Diego | Fri, Sep 25 | Frontier Airlines
        $190
        12% off
        $216 $190
      • SAN 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DFW 2:00 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
        DFW 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SAN 4:00 PM
        Dallas - San Diego | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 9:03 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        DFW 2:13 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        $76 $107
        28% off
        28% off
        $107 $76
      • SAN 4:53 PM
        24h 29m
        1 stop
        DFW 7:22 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Tue, Oct 20 | Frontier Airlines
        $70 $107
        35% off
        35% off
        $107 $70
      • SAN 9:57 AM
        5h 24m
        1 stop
        DFW 5:21 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Tue, Oct 27 | Frontier Airlines
        $91 $107
        15% off
        15% off
        $107 $91
      • SAN 4:53 PM
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:18 AM
        San Diego - Dallas | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
        $91
        15% off
        $107 $91
      • SAN 4:53 PM
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:18 AM
        San Diego - Dallas | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
        $92
        14% off
        $107 $92
      • SAN 4:53 PM
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:18 AM
        San Diego - Dallas | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
        $92
        14% off
        $107 $92
      • SAN 4:53 PM
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:18 AM
        San Diego - Dallas | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
        $92
        14% off
        $107 $92
      • SAN 4:53 PM
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:18 AM
        San Diego - Dallas | Wed, Oct 28 | Frontier Airlines
        $92
        14% off
        $107 $92
      • SAN 4:53 PM
        5h 23m
        1 stop
        DFW 12:16 AM
        San Diego - Dallas | Sat, Oct 24 | Frontier Airlines
        $92
        14% off
        $107 $92
      • SAN 8:34 PM
        6h 44m
        1 stop
        DFW 5:18 AM
        San Diego - Dallas | Mon, Oct 26 | Frontier Airlines
        $94
        12% off
        $107 $94
      • SAN 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DFW 2:00 PM
        San Diego - Dallas | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from San Diego to Dallas operate an average of 50 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 28.0% on-time departure rate and a 87.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for San Diego to Dallas flights?

The most popular airlines flying from San Diego to Dallas are Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Diego to Dallas according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | San Diego to Dallas

The distance between San Diego and Dallas is approximately 1,904.82 km. It takes around 3 hours 23 minutes on average to fly from San Diego to Dallas. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price $70
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $157
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 1,904.82 km
Average flight time 3 hours 23 minutes
Popular airline Frontier Airlines
Frequency ～67/week
Flight statistics for the San Diego–Dallas route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from San Diego to Dallas

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to Dallas?

The average price of one-way flights from San Diego to Dallas purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Dallas is February, with an average price of $87; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to $238.

$238
$163
$87
$12
    Cheapest
  • $163
    Sep
  • $190
    Oct
  • $215
    Nov
  • $189
    Dec
  • $157
    Jan
  • $87
    Feb
  • $161
    Mar
  • $140
    Apr
  • $174
    May
  • $178
    Jun
  • $238
    Jul
  • $179
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Dallas (SAN-DFW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $70 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAN to DFW on Tue, Oct 20), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $157 departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Sun, Sep 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Diego to Dallas with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines Alaska Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 23 minutes to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DFW).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Dallas is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 68 flight per week flying from San Diego to Dallas. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA1055 (08:05)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Diego to Dallas, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Oct 20, with one-way flights priced at just $70.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Dallas travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Dallas is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Dallas on September 17, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $57.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Dallas: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and Dallas Love Field (DAL). Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (SAN-DFW) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Dallas and San Diego is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Diego to Dallas is $220. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Diego to Dallas is $322. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter San Diego and Dallas, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from San Diego to Dallas. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.