$43 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DFW)

View $43 flight on Tue, Aug 5, 2025Opens in a new window

Popular airlines from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)

  • Plan, book, fly with confidence

  • trending down icon

    Be in the know

    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
  • bex rewards loyalty icon

    Book smarter

    Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight*
  • one key icon

    Earn twice

    Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash
    Learn about One Key

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Dallas (SAN-DFW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $43 for one-way flights and $86 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Wed, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 5
SAN
San Diego
DFW
Dallas
$86 Roundtrip, just found
$86
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from San Diego to Dallas, returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $86 just found
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 5
SAN
San Diego
DFW
Dallas
$100 Roundtrip, just found
$100
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 22 from San Diego to Dallas, returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $100 just found
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 12
SAN
San Diego
DFW
Dallas
$112 Roundtrip, just found
$112
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from San Diego to Dallas, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $112 just found
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Jul 28 - Wed, Aug 6
SAN
San Diego
DFW
Dallas
$114 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$114
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 28 from San Diego to Dallas, returning Wed, Aug 6, priced at $114 found 3 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 22 - Wed, Aug 6
SAN
San Diego
DFW
Dallas
$117 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 22 from San Diego to Dallas, returning Wed, Aug 6, priced at $117 found 5 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 22 - Mon, Jul 28
SAN
San Diego
DFW
Dallas
$120 Roundtrip, just found
$120
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 22 from San Diego to Dallas, returning Mon, Jul 28, priced at $120 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
SAN
San Diego
DAL
Dallas
$149 Roundtrip, just found
$149
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from San Diego to Dallas, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $149 just found
American Airlines
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
SAN
San Diego
DFW
Dallas
$149 Roundtrip, just found
$149
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from San Diego to Dallas, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $149 just found
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Jul 29 - Sat, Aug 2
SAN
San Diego
DFW
Dallas
$159 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 29 from San Diego to Dallas, returning Sat, Aug 2, priced at $159 found 1 hour ago
United
Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
SAN
San Diego
DFW
Dallas
$198 Roundtrip, just found
$198
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from San Diego to Dallas, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $198 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DFW)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $58 - $157 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Dallas

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Love Field DAL. Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 10 minutes. Flights from $244
DAL
Love Field
Closest
Average driving time to city center10 min
Flights from $244
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DFW)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$86
Distance
1168 mi
Average flight time
5 hours 14 mins

San Diego to Dallas Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Dallas

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to Dallas are during the month of July. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Dallas with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Diego to Dallas

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to Dallas: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Diego to Dallas

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Diego to Dallas in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $43 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Diego to Dallas flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Diego to Dallas airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) cost?
Cheap return flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) start at $132. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Frontier Airlines flight leaving SAN on August 1 2025 and touching down at DFW. The price was last updated on July 7 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SAN to DFW?
The cheapest flights from SAN to DFW are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
When jetting out of San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you can hop on a direct flight to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) with American Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SAN to DFW?
Right now, the cheapest carrier operating one-way flights from SAN to DFW is Frontier Airlines. You can take off on this route from $82. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SAN on July 23 2025. Prices were last updated on July 7 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
When departing from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you can take your pick from an average of 7 daily nonstop flights to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
Flights between SAN and DFW are busiest at 8 AM. If you'd like a more relaxed atmosphere and potentially cheaper tickets, choose a time when demand is lower.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to DFW?
Depart on a Sunday if you're searching for the best choice of flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW).
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 6:15AM UTC-8, heading out of San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You'll be in the air for around 3h 4m, touching down at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) at approximately 11:19AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
The average flight time from SAN to DFW is 3 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of 1,150 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SAN to DFW?
Alaska Airlines has the strongest track record for on-time direct flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW), with an on-time score of 100%. Use the Expedia App to view your flight status before you take off and get real-time updates about any trip changes.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
Select a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Departures after this time are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Dallas from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Hop on a direct flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas and arrive at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW). Another convenient arrival point to this destination is Love Field Airport (DAL).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SAN to DFW just before your getaway is generally more expensive. However, if you're flexible with your travel dates and times, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to DFW flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a SAN to DFW flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better still, having it all in one place takes the hassle out of travel planning. Simply pick your flights and choose from our extensive range of hotels, then customize your trip with extras like activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
If you reserved your SAN to DFW flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you want more information.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

*Available to One Key members.