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

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Dallas to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAL and SDM, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to SDM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
SJD ~4h 34m OPF ~8h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAL → SDM
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
SDM → DAL
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
38%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Facts

DAL–SDM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: SDM
Full nameBrown Field Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSDM / KSDM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation526 ft / 160 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to SDM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJD and OPF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Dallas.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SJD.