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$48 Find cheap flights from Dallas to San Diego

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Cheap flight deals from Dallas to San Diego

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Dallas to San Diego currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas to San Diego

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Recent one-way flight deals from Dallas to San Diego

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6:45 am - 7:46 amDFW-SAN
3h 01mnonstop
9:05 am - 2:09 pmSAN-DFW
3h 04mnonstop
$98Frontier
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Tue, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 21
6:37 am - 7:38 amDFW-SAN
3h 01mnonstop
5:02 pm - 10:06 pmSAN-DFW
3h 04mnonstop
$99Frontier
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Thu, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 5
2:01 pm - 3:06 pmDFW-SAN
3h 05mnonstop
3:59 pm - 9:17 pmSAN-DFW
3h 18mnonstop
$100Frontier
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 17
3:34 pm - 8:30 pmDFW-SAN
6h 56m1 stop
3:56 pm - 9:15 pmSAN-DFW
3h 19mnonstop
Wed, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 10
7:14 am - 8:15 amDFW-SAN
3h 01mnonstop
8:27 am - 4:16 pmSAN-DFW
5h 49m1 stop
Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
10:30 am - 8:00 pmDFW-SAN
11h 30m1 stop
9:24 pm - 10:46 amSAN-DFW
11h 22m1 stop
$122Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 16
8:29 am - 8:29 pmDFW-SAN
14h 00m1 stop
2:10 pm - 11:15 pmSAN-DFW
7h 05m1 stop
$129Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 2
7:11 pm - 8:11 pmDFW-SAN
3h 00mnonstop
8:21 am - 1:36 pmSAN-DFW
3h 15mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 5
6:20 am - 9:49 amDFW-SAN
5h 29m1 stop
5:14 pm - 12:51 amSAN-DFW
5h 37m1 stop
$233Delta
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Sun, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 10
4:32 pm - 10:32 pmDAL-SAN
8h 00m1 stop
12:34 pm - 11:49 pmSAN-DAL
9h 15m1 stop
$250Delta
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Tue, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 7
2:00 pm - 3:14 pmDFW-SAN
3h 14mnonstop
$48Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12
6:45 am - 7:57 amDFW-SAN
3h 12mnonstop
$49Frontier
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Mon, Jun 10
4:34 pm - 8:30 pmDFW-SAN
5h 56m1 stop
$51Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26
7:35 am - 8:29 pmDFW-SAN
14h 54m2 stops
$61Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18
7:11 pm - 8:11 pmDFW-SAN
3h 00mnonstop
$95American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2
10:58 pm - 11:59 pmDFW-SAN
3h 01mnonstop
$96American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2
2:20 pm - 8:40 pmDFW-SAN
8h 20m1 stop
$108Delta
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Sat, Jun 29
2:37 pm - 10:46 pmDAL-SAN
10h 09m1 stop
$121Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Sep 1
6:27 pm - 10:48 pmDFW-SAN
6h 21m1 stop
$125Delta
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Sat, Aug 3
2:30 pm - 10:49 pmDAL-SAN
10h 19m1 stop
$125Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7
6:15 am - 7:27 amDFW-SAN
3h 12mnonstop
9:19 pm - 10:46 amSAN-DFW
11h 27m1 stop
Sat, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 11
11:03 pm - 7:00 amDFW-SAN
9h 57m1 stop
5:16 pm - 10:23 pmSAN-DFW
3h 07mnonstop
$183Frontier
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Fri, Jun 7 - Tue, Jun 11
4:07 pm - 11:18 pmDFW-SAN
9h 11m1 stop
10:40 pm - 10:46 amSAN-DFW
10h 06m1 stop
$222Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 10
10:27 pm - 3:36 pmDFW-SAN
19h 09m2 stops
9:36 pm - 1:11 pmSAN-DFW
13h 35m1 stop
$255Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 12
7:05 am - 8:10 amDFW-SAN
3h 05mnonstop
3:36 pm - 8:44 pmSAN-DFW
3h 08mnonstop
$564American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 10
10:43 am - 11:56 amDFW-SAN
3h 13mnonstop
3:36 pm - 8:44 pmSAN-DFW
3h 08mnonstop
$621American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 7
2:22 pm - 6:02 pmDFW-SAN
5h 40m1 stop
8:35 pm - 8:36 amSAN-DFW
10h 01m2 stops
$689United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 7
9:06 am - 5:52 pmDFW-SAN
10h 46m2 stops
8:35 pm - 8:36 amSAN-DFW
10h 01m2 stops
$694United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 7
6:00 am - 11:05 amDAL-SAN
7h 05m1 stop
6:20 am - 3:48 pmSAN-DAL
7h 28m1 stop
$702Delta
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sun, Jun 9
12:16 pm - 7:29 pmDAL-SAN
9h 13m1 stop
6:20 am - 5:48 pmSAN-DAL
9h 28m1 stop
$722Delta
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
1:37 pm - 2:38 pmDFW-SAN
3h 01mnonstop
8:36 am - 1:40 pmSAN-DFW
3h 04mnonstop
$98Frontier
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 20
6:37 am - 7:38 amDFW-SAN
3h 01mnonstop
5:02 pm - 10:06 pmSAN-DFW
3h 04mnonstop
$99Frontier
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Thu, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 5
2:01 pm - 3:06 pmDFW-SAN
3h 05mnonstop
3:59 pm - 9:17 pmSAN-DFW
3h 18mnonstop
$100Frontier
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 17
1:37 pm - 2:38 pmDFW-SAN
3h 01mnonstop
3:28 pm - 8:32 pmSAN-DFW
3h 04mnonstop
$105Frontier
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Thu, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 3
7:09 am - 8:21 amDFW-SAN
3h 12mnonstop
3:56 pm - 9:15 pmSAN-DFW
3h 19mnonstop
$108Frontier
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Thu, Jun 27 - Wed, Jul 10
7:10 am - 8:22 amDFW-SAN
3h 12mnonstop
3:56 pm - 9:15 pmSAN-DFW
3h 19mnonstop
$111Frontier
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Sun, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 10
7:11 pm - 8:11 pmDFW-SAN
3h 00mnonstop
8:21 am - 1:36 pmSAN-DFW
3h 15mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 5
7:05 am - 8:10 amDFW-SAN
3h 05mnonstop
8:21 am - 1:36 pmSAN-DFW
3h 15mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 5
7:11 am - 8:10 amDFW-SAN
2h 59mnonstop
4:27 pm - 9:39 pmSAN-DFW
3h 12mnonstop
$231American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 10
9:15 pm - 10:10 pmDAL-SAN
2h 55mnonstop
5:45 pm - 10:45 pmSAN-DAL
3h 00mnonstop
$426Southwest
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Mon, Jun 17 - Thu, Jun 20

Flights from Dallas to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Dallas to San Diego flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Dallas to San Diego.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Dallas to San Diego cost $37 and was between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San Diego. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $89.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Dallas to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Dallas to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Dallas to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Dallas to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $157 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $292 and $288 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Dallas to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Dallas to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Dallas to San Diego were found on Frontier ($98) and Spirit Airlines ($122). Frontier proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $48.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Dallas and San Diego?

American Airlines connects Dallas to San Diego up to 10 flights per day, followed by Southwest (6 flights per day), and Frontier (one flight per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Dallas and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Dallas to San Diego.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Dallas to San Diego. They are: American Airlines, Frontier and Southwest. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $66 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Dallas and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 14 and 21 nonstop flights that take off from Dallas and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 2h 57m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 124 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Dallas and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Dallas to San Diego take?

Flying to San Diego from Dallas requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 2h 53m.

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Cheapest flight

$48
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego

When to book flights from Dallas to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Dallas to San Diego

  • What is the best mode of transport to the city center from SAN airport?

    Taking a cab or a private shuttle from San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego is the most convenient and pleasant method to get between the two locations. Not only are taxis accessible around the clock, but they also provide door-to-door service for their passengers.

  • What type of documentation do I need to rent a car at this airport?

    When renting a vehicle at this airport, you will be required to produce a valid driver's license that is in the renter's name and that was issued within the last five years. If you are coming to San Diego from a nation that is outside the United States, you are permitted to use a driver's license that was granted in the country where you are originally from as long as it is valid.

  • Are there parking services at DFW airport?

    A range of parking choices are available near the terminals at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Parking facilities designed for short-term use are located in close proximity to each station, and valet services are available at each airport. When clients come back to Terminal Parking, the cars they had valet-parked will be moved to the space reserved for parking for up to an hour.

  • Does DFW Airport have sleeping pods?

    The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) just opened its first Minutes Suites site. Minutes Suites is a high-tech, round-the-clock nap center that allows travelers to relax, do work, or sleep in private suites that are rented out by the hour.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas to San Diego was $48 for a one-way ticket and $98 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas and San Diego?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dallas to San Diego?

    Dallas is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in San Diego. You will leave Dallas from one of these airports: Dallas Love Field or Dallas/Fort Worth. You will be arriving at San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas to San Diego?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Dallas and San Diego, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Diego from Dallas?

    Las Vegas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Dallas to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dallas to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Dallas is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dallas to San Diego

  • Make use of the lounges that are offered at both the airport where you are departing from and the airport where you are arriving. At Dallas International Airport (DFW), there are many United Club Lounges and at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), there are a variety of airport lounges that provide amenities, including showers and food.
  • If you are using DFW airport, there are nursing rooms in terminals A, C, D, and E for the convenience of parents who are traveling with their children. If you are using DAL airport, you can access the nursing mother’s area at Dallas Love Field Airport, which has two comfy cushioned seats, a washbasin, and an electrical outlet for nursing mothers who are traveling through the airport.
  • If you are utilizing DAL, a secure location for your pet to relieve themselves is located just beyond the security checkpoint. For the comfort of passengers and their pets, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has designated pet relief spaces in each of its five terminals.
  • There is an automated teller machine (ATM) on the east and west sides of the lower level of terminal one at San Diego International Airport (SAN), as well as on the east and west sides of the upper level of terminal two.
  • At SAN Airport, wheelchair access is available throughout the terminals. Use one of the telephones that are located at the reservation boards if you need help or want to request an accessible shuttle.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Dallas to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Dallas to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Dallas

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Dallas to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/12Wed
nonstopFrontier
3h 14mDFW-SAN
$48
6/10Mon
nonstopFrontier
3h 12mDFW-SAN
$49
6/26Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
5h 56mDFW-SAN
$51
6/18Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
14h 54mDFW-SAN
$61
7/2Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 00mDFW-SAN
$95
7/2Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 01mDFW-SAN
$96
6/29Sat
1 stopDelta
8h 20mDFW-SAN
$108
9/1Sun
1 stopAlaska Airlines
10h 09mDAL-SAN
$121
8/3Sat
1 stopDelta
6h 21mDFW-SAN
$125
8/7Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
10h 19mDAL-SAN
$125

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Last minute flights from Dallas to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Dallas to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/8Sat
nonstop
3h 12mDFW-SAN
6/11Tue
multi-stop
11h 27mSAN-DFW
$126
6/7Fri
multi-stopFrontier
9h 57mDFW-SAN
6/11Tue
nonstopFrontier
3h 07mSAN-DFW
$183
6/8Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 11mDFW-SAN
6/10Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 06mSAN-DFW
$222
6/8Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 09mDFW-SAN
6/12Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 35mSAN-DFW
$255
6/5Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 05mDFW-SAN
6/10Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 08mSAN-DFW
$564
6/7Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 13mDFW-SAN
6/7Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 08mSAN-DFW
$621
6/7Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 40mDFW-SAN
6/7Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 01mSAN-DFW
$689
6/7Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 46mDFW-SAN
6/7Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 01mSAN-DFW
$694
6/8Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 05mDAL-SAN
6/9Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 28mSAN-DAL
$702
6/7Fri
multi-stopDelta
9h 13mDAL-SAN
6/9Sun
multi-stopDelta
9h 28mSAN-DAL
$722

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Flights to San Diego

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San Diego (SAN)United States

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San Diego - Dallas

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