Cheap Flights from DFW to SAN: When to Fly from Dallas to San Diego

 

The cheapest times to fly from DFW to SAN are

• January 1st to March 4th
• August 6th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DFW to SAN is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $790 for Sunday flights during early March, or as low as $177 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to San Diego

Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to San Diego, CA (SAN) will usually cost between $185 to $384 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $194. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early March, with an average price of $407. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $213 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $236 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DFW to SAN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DFW to SAN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DFW to SAN flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dallas. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.13, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $79 (27%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $215. Return trip prices are from the SAN to DFW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DFW to SAN can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 5 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from DFW to SAN while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DFW to SAN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, China Eastern, Delta, Frontier, Singapore Airlines, Spirit, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1168 miles or 1880 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DFW to SAN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DFW to SAN flight is about 3 hour 5 minutes.

How many flights go between Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and San Diego, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 65 available flights from DFW to SAN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DFW to SAN tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 36% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 7% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave SAN heading for DFW about 12 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in San Diego, CA is about 7 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 13 minutes late
• Spirit: 5 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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