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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Dallas to San Diego (DFW-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dallas to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Dallas to San Diego

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Dallas to San Diego.
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American Airlines Logo
DFW-SAN
3h 15mdirect
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SAN-DFW
3h 17mdirect
American Airlines
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Qatar Airways Logo
DFW-SAN
3h 09mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
SAN-DFW
3h 09mdirect
Qatar Airways
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Alaska Airlines Logo
DFW-SAN
3h 15mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
SAN-DFW
3h 12mdirect
Alaska Airlines
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Japan Airlines Logo
DFW-SAN
3h 11mdirect
Japan Airlines Logo
SAN-DFW
3h 08mdirect
Japan Airlines
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Frontier Logo
DFW-SAN
3h 37mdirect
Frontier Logo
SAN-DFW
3h 26mdirect
Frontier
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Cathay Pacific Logo
DFW-SAN
3h 09mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
SAN-DFW
3h 13mdirect
Cathay Pacific
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Qantas Airways Logo
DFW-SAN
2h 53mdirect
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SAN-DFW
3h 16mdirect
Qantas Airways
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Finnair Logo
DFW-SAN
3h 06mdirect
Finnair Logo
SAN-DFW
3h 03mdirect
Finnair
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Iberia Logo
DFW-SAN
2h 58mdirect
Iberia Logo
SAN-DFW
3h 09mdirect
Iberia
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GOL Logo
DFW-SAN
3h 10mdirect
GOL Logo
SAN-DFW
3h 15mdirect
British Airways Logo
DFW-SAN
2h 57mdirect
British Airways Logo
SAN-DFW
3h 11mdirect
British Airways
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Gulf Air Logo
DFW-SAN
3h 00mdirect
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SAN-DFW
3h 15mdirect
Gulf Air
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Expert advice for your flight from Dallas to San Diego

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on short flights.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment on domestic flights.

Frontier

Opt for the Economy Bundle for a carry-on and seat selection at a budget-friendly price.


Purchase upgraded boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Dallas to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego is September, where tickets cost £153 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £249 and £233 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dallas to San Diego

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Dallas to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Dallas to San Diego flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dallas to San Diego?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Japan Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to San Diego?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dallas and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from Dallas to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dallas to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Dallas is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

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Top airline flying from Dallas to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dallas to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dallas to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
5.9
FrontierOverall score based on 3283 reviews
4.6Entertainment
4.8Food
6.2Boarding
6.8Crew
5.6Comfort
Airline reviews

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025PDX - LAX
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The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

Would be great if Frontier can Assign Seats together under one PNR

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

Boarding was organized and flight was on time. Overall very satisfied with my flight.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

The boarding gate was in Terminal D, but the Frontier counter was in Terminal E. So I had to move back and forth between terminals to check in my luggage. This was the worst experience that I had in terms of flights.

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