The iconic Reunion Tower glowing vividly during the night in Dallas, Texas. — flights from San Diego to Dallas
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Flights from San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth

Nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) take about 2h 51m (1,880 km). Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $78 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Dallas-Fort Worth

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

The iconic Reunion Tower glowing vividly during the night in Dallas, Texas. — arriving in Dallas-Fort Worth

Airport transfer

DFW → Dallas, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at San Diego →1 lounge at San Diego AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresDFW to Dallas: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Dallas-Fort Worth →2 drop-off points, from $4.90

Things to book in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Airlines flying San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth

Carriers on SAN–DFW according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Frontier Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Alaska Airlinesnonstop fare seen

San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $78 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $60. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$16228 Oct 2026 · American Airlines$128 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026 · Frontier Airlines
Nov 2026$7816 Nov 2026 · Frontier Airlines$60 · 1 stop9 Nov 2026 · Frontier Airlines
Jan 2027$12313 Jan 2027 · American Airlines$75 · 1 stop13 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $60 in November 2026, against $75 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth flights

How long is the flight from San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth?
A nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) takes about 2h 51m, covering 1,880 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is San Diego from Dallas-Fort Worth by air?
The great-circle distance between San Diego International Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 1,880 km (1,168 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SAN–DFW route include Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SAN–DFW was $78 USD with Frontier Airlines (nonstop), departing 16 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $60 one-way, against $128 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $60 with one stop against $78 nonstop, a saving of $18. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Dallas-Fort Worth visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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