Cheap flights from Dallas to San Diego from $83 DAL, DFW → CLD, SAN

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $141 to $321.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 2 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $210.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $68 to $197.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

51 fares on 6 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $82.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 43% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Dallas to San Diego?

The cheapest return found recently is $210 with Frontier Airlines, 4 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How much is a one-way flight from Dallas to San Diego?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $83 with Frontier Airlines, 28 Jan 2027, found 16 hours ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $82 with Frontier Airlines, 28 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $116 to $182.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $210, 4 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $82, 28 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 43% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Dallas to San Diego?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $438 with Southwest Airlines, 1 Jun 2027 to 4 Jun 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $121 with Southwest Airlines, 28 Jan 2027, found 16 hours ago.

How long is the flight from Dallas to San Diego?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 28 Jan 2027, takes 3 h 15 min from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 28 Jan 2027, takes 18 h 35 min with 1 stop, including a 14 h connection.

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

Between 28 Nov and 28 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Southwest Airlines on 1 and Alaska Airlines on 1.