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Dallas.$276 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 19 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Dallas Love Field on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
Dallas.$276 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Dallas Love Field on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
Dallas.$278 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Dallas Love Field on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.
Dallas.$302 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Dallas Love Field on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Dallas.$316 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Dallas Love Field on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Dallas.$323 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Dallas Love Field on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Dallas.$357 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Dallas Love Field on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.
Dallas.$541 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jan, returning Mon, 12 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 2 Jan, arriving in Dallas Love Field.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Dallas Love Field on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $541, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Dallas Love Field

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Dallas Love Field flights are currently cheapest in September.
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from $276
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from $582
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Direct flights from San Diego International to Dallas Love Field

San Diego International to Dallas Love Field: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego International to Dallas below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dallas Love Field.

San Diego to Dallas: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$276
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week30

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Dallas Love Field: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Dallas Love Field is $276. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from San Diego International to Dallas Love Field.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from San Diego International to Dallas Love Field.
As of August 2025, there are 30 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Dallas Love Field.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Dallas Love Field is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport on Wednesday, 3 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 1 minute.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dallas Love Field but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dallas is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Dallas Love Field.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport.

  • The timezone in Dallas is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of San Diego.

  • Choose from 22 weekly San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:35.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your SAN to DAL flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Jetting into Dallas (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.

  • Among carriers operating SAN to DAL flights, Southwest Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SAN and DAL:

    • El Paso International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Albuquerque International Sunport Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport flight is $138. A return plane ticket is currently $276. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To get cheap tickets from SAN to DAL, book your journey six months before your departure.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SAN to DAL.

  • Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The address for SAN is Airport Drive.

  • Of the flights that depart from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on time at their destination.

  • To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SAN:

Arriving at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

Getting from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) to central Dallas

  • DAL is located at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.

  • Dallas Love Field Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Dallas. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Dallas based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • When reserving your flight from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAN to DAL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Houston is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dallas. Around 370 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.

  • San Antonio is another favourite destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. No journey is complete without experiencing The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.

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