Dallas to San Diego (DAL–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3549
WN Southwest
737
6:20 AM
CDT T1
7:30 AM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2270
WN Southwest
738
9:30 AM
CDT T1
10:45 AM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3254
WN Southwest
7S7
11:45 AM
CDT T1
12:55 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2083
WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 AM
CDT T1
1:05 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2734
WN Southwest
7M8
12:05 PM
CDT T1
1:46 PM
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1494
WN Southwest
7M8
1:05 PM
CDT T1
2:15 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1650
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
CDT T1
4:50 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN224
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 PM
CDT T1
8:25 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN423
WN Southwest
7S7
8:43 PM
CDT T1
9:58 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4061
WN Southwest
738
6:30 AM
PDT T1
11:30 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1045
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 AM
PDT T1
12:10 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4367
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 AM
PDT T1
1:20 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1142
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 AM
PDT T1
2:15 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1472
WN Southwest
737
9:35 AM
PDT T1
2:30 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2984
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 AM
PDT T1
3:50 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3509
WN Southwest
738
12:00 PM
PDT T1
4:55 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2120
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
PDT T1
5:50 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1507
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
PDT T1
9:15 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3582
WN Southwest
738
7:28 PM
PDT T1
12:11 AM+1
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas to San Diego
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 1,180 mi 3h 2m nonstop -2h behind 124 1-stop hubs

DAL–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,180 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 124 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 31 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 3h10-3h41 50%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (31 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAL to SAN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
124
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,581
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach San Diego from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric DAL→SAN DFW→SAN FTW→SAN
Distance from DAL 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 1
Weekly flights 33 322
Flight time 3h 2m 3h 3m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas.
DAL: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,180 mi / 1,899 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m to 3h 41m.

DAL–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,180 mi / 1,899 km
Flight time3h 2m to 3h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 34 return
1-stop connections124 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to San Diego International Airport take approximately 3h 2m to 3h 41m. The route covers 1,180 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from DAL to SAN. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYR, SAC, SAF, SCF, SBP, TRM, CDC, OKC, LGB, SUN, VNY, PSP, DWH, BUR, GJT, SBA, SGR, GEG, EGE, ICT, APA, MFE, BOI, IAH, LVK, APC, MKC, BJC, HWD, PVR, JAC, AVL, DAY, HDN, MRY, GSP, RNO, ORL, STS, BZN, STP, SBN, CGF, FCA, PWK, SNA, TVC, SUS, SDF, RIC, SRQ, BHM, BFI, FXE, YYC, SUA, SSI, MMU, YVR, CHS, APF, DTW, PGD, OPF, GCM, BED, PBI, YUL, BDL, HPN, YYZ, TEB, IAD, JFK, EWR, MSP, SFO, LIH, PHL, COS, ORD, SAT, ABQ, MSY, SEA, ATL, LAX, SMF, PDX, AUS, PHX, ELP, HOU, LAS, BNA, DEN, SLC, OAK, STL, MDW, MCI, BOS, FLL, CMH, SJC, TUL, MCO, BWI, IND, JAX, RDU, PIT, TPA, CLT, MIA, SJD, TUS, DCA, ORF, OMA, SGU, HND, TRK and MKE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas.
Yes, return flights from SAN to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW and FTW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAL to SAN

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DAL to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to SAN ranges from 3 hours 2 minutes to 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,180 miles (1,899 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

124 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Fort Worth (FTW).