Search Flights from Dallas to San Diego

Quick Flight Summary from Dallas to San Diego

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $130
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 22 min
  • Direct airlines American Airlines
  • Arrival airports SAN / CLD / NKX / NZY
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $296

Cheapest flights from Dallas to San Diego

Cheapest Direct Flight

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
19 Oct, Mon
Dallas – San Diego
3h 19m
Non-stop
DFWSAN

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
28 Oct, Wed
Dallas – San Diego
5h 30m
1 stop
DFWSAN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
5 Oct, Mon
Dallas – San Diego
8h 55m
1 stop
DALSAN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
20 Oct, Tue
Dallas – San Diego
8h 32m
1 stop
DALSAN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
31 Oct, Sat
Dallas – San Diego
8h 14m
1 stop
DALSAN

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
18 Sep, Fri
Dallas – San Diego
5h 22m
1 stop
DFWSAN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
27 Oct, Tue
Dallas – San Diego
8h 28m
1 stop
DFWSAN

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
19 Sep, Sat
Dallas – San Diego
5h 22m
1 stop
DFWSAN

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
9 Oct, Fri
Dallas – San Diego
3h 26m
Non-stop
DFWSAN

Last update: 17 September 2026 16:26

Direct flights from Dallas to San Diego

American Airlines

Estimated Prices for Dallas to San Diego Flights

Cheapest Day5 October Monday
Best Price
$117
Average Price
$310
$847
$117
$220
17Thu
Sep
$153
18Fri
$162
19Sat
$250
20Sun
$550
21Mon
$183
22Tue
$230
23Wed
$220
24Thu
$550
25Fri
$230
26Sat
$250
27Sun
$270
28Mon
$230
29Tue
$616
30Wed
$220
01Thu
Oct
$440
02Fri
$230
03Sat
$250
04Sun
$117
05Mon
$172
06Tue
$230
07Wed
$289
08Thu
$180
09Fri
$230
10Sat
$847
11Sun
$560
12Mon
$390
13Tue
$299
14Wed
$378
15Thu
$337
16Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Dallas City Center

Dallas Fort Worth Intl. Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and the largest hub for American Airlines. There are a number of ways you can get to the airport from the city center, including options like taxis, trains, and rental cars. Some hotels provide airport shuttle services as well.

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport from the city center. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. Taxi fares will vary depending on your location in the city but on average it costs around 50 USD to get to the airport from the city center.

Rapid Transit

If you want to use public transportation to get to the airport the DART and TRE trains provide transportation from various parts of the city to DFW. Once you reach the airport train station there are free transfer services that provide access to the terminals. These transfer services usually provide transportation to Terminal A. From Terminal A passengers can take the free Terminal Link vehicles to get to other terminals. You can get more information on DART and TRE schedules and fares on Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Another method of transportation to get to the airport is by rental car. You can rent a car from various rental car companies located in the city. Before you get to the airport you have to drop your vehicle off at the Car Rental Facility. From there you need to get on the transfer buses that provide free transportation to the airport.

Airport Information

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the largest airport in Texas. Currently the airport operates 5 terminals, with plans for a 6th terminal to open in the near the future. The airport overs such an expansive area that it has one of the largest airport train systems in the world. The Skylink trains run every 2 minutes and provide transportation between terminals. With its 5 terminals and over 100 stores DFW resembles a shopping center, featuring a rich variety of restaurants, places to go shopping, and things to do. Certain brands have stores in multiple terminals.

If you want to take advantage of tax-free shopping for items you’ve purchased while on your trip you have to go to the Tax Free counters located in Terminal D. The airport features restaurants offering American cuisine, Mexican cuisine, and Asian cuisine, as well as ice cream shops, seafood restaurants, Starbucks, and fast food chains like Burger King and Pizza Hut

The airport also features services that cater to families, like children’s play areas, walkways, and a movie theater.

Transportation to San Diego City Center from Airport

San Diego Intl. Airport

an Diego International Airport is 5 kilometers away from the city center. It is only 10 minutes away from the city. There are many options for airport transportation. If you want to take advantage of these options, you can benefit from shuttle services, metro-bus or taxi.

Airport Shuttle Services

There are shuttle services from the airport to the city center. Shuttle fee per person is 15 dollars. You can easily reach the city center using these services.

Metro-Bus

One of the most preferred options for transportation is the metro-bus type vehicles, also known as “The Flyer”. The shuttle departs from the airport every 10 minutes. The metro-bus vehicles also have special rooms designed for you to put your luggage. So, you can reach the city center affordably and comfortably.

Taxi

Taxi is the most widely used means of transport in airport transfer. You can easily reach wherever you want, whether it is your hotel or anywhere in the city center. The taxi fare is usually low for the near neighborhoods. However, it is worth noting that you also need to tip the taxi driver up to 15% of the overall fare.

Rent a car

Although San Diego is a very big city, there is not much traffic problem in the city. With this in mind, you can rent a car. You can benefit from the companies at the airport such as Avis, National and Hertz as well as the companies at the city center.

San Diego Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Wednesday
16 Sep
Cloudy
25°19°
Today
Thursday
17 Sep
Cloudy
24°17°
Friday
18 Sep
Cloudy
24°18°
Saturday
19 Sep
Clear
25°20°
Sunday
20 Sep
Cloudy
24°21°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Dallas San Diego

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Dallas-San Diego flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Dallas-San Diego flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Dallas-San Diego flights, you can use Dallas Fort Worth Intl. Airport, Dallas Love Airport, Dallas Executive - Redbird Airport as departure airport, and San Diego Intl. Airport, McClellan Palomar Airport, Marine Corps Miramar Airport, NAS North Island Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Dallas-San Diego is 1905 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Dallas-San Diego flights is Wednesday.
American Airlines organizes direct flights between Dallas-San Diego.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Frontier Airlines starts from approximately $87.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Delta Air Lines
$117
1 piece handbag / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund
Frontier Airlines
$87
1 piece of handbag (45x35x20 cm cm)

Last update: 03.09.2026

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