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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ELP El Paso ~4h 48m ZW → LXJSCMWN El Paso (ELP) to Dallas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Dallas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between NKX and DAL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Dallas (DAL) Dallas to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NKX to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ELP ~4h 48m
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
NKX → DAL
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
Return
DAL → NKX
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric NKX→DAL SAN→DAL CLD→DAL
Distance from NKX – 10 mi 20 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 4
Weekly flights – 35 1
San Diego (SAN) to Dallas flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Dallas flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of NKX with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
NKX: PDT · DAL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas.
Facts

NKX–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Dallas route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NKX
Full nameMiramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
IATA / ICAONKX / KNKX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKX to DAL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from DAL to NKX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, CLD and SNA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Carlsbad (CLD) and Santa Ana (SNA).