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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.£43 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Feb, returning Sat, 28 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
San Diego.£45 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £45, select.
San Diego.£56 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 19 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £56, select.
San Diego.£56 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Sat, 14 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £56, select.
San Diego.£78 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £78, select.
San Diego.£95 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.
San Diego.£100 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
San Diego.£136 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £136, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in February.
Dec
from £598
Jan
from £56
Feb
from £43
Mar
from £56
Apr
from £95
May
from £136
Jun
from £246
Jul
from £264
Aug
from £250
Sep
from £242
Oct
from £279
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Direct flights from Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International

Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

Dallas to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£43
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time3 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week315

Finding cheap flights from Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International is £43. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways fly direct from Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International.
As of December 2025, there are 313 flights per week flying from Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International to San Diego International is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport on Saturday, 21 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Travelling from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Dallas.

  • You can choose from 90 weekly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights. The 06:37 departure with Frontier Airlines is the earliest available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:59.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DFW to SAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • American Airlines has direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in San Diego — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.

  • American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DFW to SAN flights, with 66.39% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DFW and SAN:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Tucson International Airport

    • Albuquerque International Sunport Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Currently, £21 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £43. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from DFW to SAN, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DFW to SAN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport.

Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

  • DFW is located at International Pkwy.

  • Of all flights leaving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To reach Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport from central Dallas, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 55 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near DFW:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • SAN is located at Airport Drive.

  • San Diego International Airport to central San Diego has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.

  • It takes around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit San Diego based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DFW to SAN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen San Diego, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 110 miles north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its must-visit sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in United States, consider Phoenix, roughly 300 miles east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among the biggest draws.

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