Flights from DFW to SAN

3 airlines fly nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas) to San Diego International Airport (San Diego).

Distance
1,168 mi
Nonstop flight
Varies
Time difference
−2h
Nonstop airlines
3

Fares from DFW to SAN

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

AirlineFromTo
American AirlinesDFW Dallas Fort Worth International AirportSAN San Diego International Airport
Frontier AirlinesDFW Dallas Fort Worth International AirportSAN San Diego International Airport
Alaska AirlinesDFW Dallas Fort Worth International AirportSAN San Diego International Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into San Diego

SAN

San Diego International Airport

3 miles (4.8 km) from the city centre. 25.3 million passengers in 2025

HowRouteTimeCost
BusMTS Route 992 to the Santa Fe Depot downtown, every 15 minutesabout 15m$3.00 one way (adult)
ShuttleFree San Diego Flyer shuttle to Old Town Transit Center for trolley and train connections–free

Before you go

Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.

San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas. San Diego uses the US dollar (USD).

Read the San Diego guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from DFW to SAN?

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to SAN?

As of October 2026, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly this route nonstop.

How far is SAN from DFW?

About 1,168 miles (1,880 km) between the airports.

What is the time difference?

San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas.

What ID do I need to fly to San Diego?

Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.

How do I get from San Diego International Airport into San Diego?

MTS Route 992 to the Santa Fe Depot downtown, every 15 minutes, about 15 minutes, $3.00 one way (adult).

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Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.