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

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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 38m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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San Diego to Dallas
1 carrier, 34 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 1,180 mi 2h 15m nonstop +2h ahead 132 1-stop hubs

SAN–DAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,180 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 132 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 32 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 2h43-3h 94%
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 (32 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, SAN to DAL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
132
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,487
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 Dallas from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric SAN→DAL CLD→DAL SNA→DAL
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 8
Weekly flights 34 1 9
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 38m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Dallas Love Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,180 mi / 1,899 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 3h 0m.

SAN–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,180 mi / 1,899 km
Flight time2h 15m to 3h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights34 out / 33 return
1-stop connections132 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 2h 15m to 3h. The route covers 1,180 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from SAN to DAL. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, PSP, SCF, SAF, AZA, VNY, UDD, APA, SGR, RVS, EGE, RIL, DWH, IAH, SBA, ABI, TME, ICT, LFT, PVR, MRY, OKC, BFI, BLD, RNO, APC, STS, LNK, SUN, JAC, NUQ, CRP, HWD, BZN, HDN, PDK, STP, HLN, SJD, AVL, BOI, MCN, YYJ, YYC, PWK, SDF, SSI, FCA, CHS, ABE, APF, TVC, SAV, MRK, ORL, YYZ, CAE, EUG, HPN, PBI, CGF, YVR, OPF, RIC, USA, GCM, TMB, TEB, RDM, IAD, NAS, FXE, SUA, EWR, PSM, BED, SJO, ANC, JFK, ANU, OMA, COS, ELP, ABQ, TUS, MCO, STL, SAT, DEN, PHX, ATL, LAX, SLC, HOU, FLL, LAS, AUS, MDW, SMF, OAK, BNA, PHL, SEA, MSY, SFO, TUL, MIA, BWI, BOS, TPA, CLT, CMA, IND, SJC, MCI, MSP, CMH, MUC, PIT, ORD, RDU, DTW, PDX, DCA, MKE, ORF, JAX, DNA, TRK, SEZ, HND and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from DAL to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 SAN to DAL

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to DAL ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,180 miles (1,899 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

132 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).