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

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1,180 mi airlines 64/wk
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Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 43m ago
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WN3549
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 AM
MDT T1
7:10 AM
PDT
3h 10m
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WN464
WN Southwest
738
6:10 AM
MDT T1
7:30 AM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN4626
WN Southwest
737
8:55 AM
MDT T1
10:15 AM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2270
WN Southwest
73H
9:30 AM
MDT T1
10:45 AM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3254
WN Southwest
7S7
11:45 AM
MDT T1
12:55 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2083
WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 AM
MDT T1
1:05 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1585
WN Southwest
73H
12:35 PM
MDT T1
1:50 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3968
WN Southwest
7M8
12:47 PM
MDT T1
1:49 PM
PDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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WN2502
WN Southwest
B38M
12:50 PM
MDT T1
2:05 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2734
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
MDT T1
4:10 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1650
WN Southwest
7S7
4:45 PM
MDT T1
6:00 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4468
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
MDT T1
7:30 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN423
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
MDT T1
7:35 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN224
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 PM
MDT T1
8:25 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN509
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
MDT T1
9:31 PM
PDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN3102
WN Southwest
738
10:10 PM
MDT T1
11:25 PM+1
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN9014
WN Southwest
738
11:00 PM
MDT
11:49 PM+1
PDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2293
WN Southwest
7M8
11:15 PM
MDT T1
12:16 AM+1
PDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1983
WN Southwest
737
6:30 AM
PDT T1
11:30 AM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4061
WN Southwest
73H
6:45 AM
PDT T1
11:40 AM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1142
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 AM
PDT T1
2:15 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1472
WN Southwest
7S7
9:35 AM
PDT T1
2:30 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4350
WN Southwest
737
10:51 AM
PDT T1
3:33 PM
MDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2984
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 AM
PDT T1
3:50 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3509
WN Southwest
7M8
12:00 PM
PDT T1
4:55 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2120
WN Southwest
7M8
2:50 PM
PDT T1
7:45 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN932
WN Southwest
7M8
4:14 PM
PDT T1
9:12 PM
MDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1507
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
PDT T1
9:15 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4094
WN Southwest
B38M
4:45 PM
PDT T1
9:35 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3348
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 PM
PDT T1
10:55 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3582
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 PM
PDT T1
11:10 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas to San Diego
1 carrier, 64 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 64 Flights/wk 1,180 mi 1h 31m nonstop -1h behind 77 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 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 77 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 62 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h51-3h20 80%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (62 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
10
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
64
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,605
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAL → SAN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
56%
Return
SAN → DAL
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric DAL→SAN DFW→SAN
Distance from DAL 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8
Weekly flights 64 273
Flight time 1h 31m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Diego is 1 hour behind Dallas.
DAL: MDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,180 mi / 1,899 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m to 3h 20m.

DAL–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,180 mi / 1,899 km
Flight time1h 31m to 3h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights64 out / 63 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 1h 31m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,180 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 64 nonstop flights per week from DAL to SAN. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, TRM, VNY, SBA, BJC, EGE, SCF, OGD, APC, SJD, BFI, SNA, MRY, STS, SUN, PVR, BZN, DAY, FCA, HDN, JAC, SDF, YVR, APF, SUA, YYZ, PBI, BHM, MKE, IAD, TEB, RDU, LIH, SFO, ABQ, MSY, PDX, SEA, BOS, ORD, LAX, PHL, SAT, AUS, LAS, PHX, HOU, SLC, ATL, DEN, RNO, MSP, ELP, SMF, STL, TUS, SJC, MCI, MDW, BNA, OAK, CMH, COS, MCO, BWI, TPA, MIA, IND, FLL, DCA, CLT, OMA, DWH, TRK, SGR, IAH and MKC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 1 hour 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. 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 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DAL to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to SAN ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,180 miles (1,899 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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