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Track Dallas to San Diego Flights

Get SMS alerts for DFW-SAN flights. Texas to coastal Southern California.

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Outbound

3 hours

Return

2 hours 40 minutes

Daily Flights

5+

Airlines

3

Timezone note

San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas (Pacific vs Central Time).

About this route

Dallas to San Diego flights

Dallas to San Diego connects American's hub with Southern California's second-largest metro, serving military, defense, biotech, and tourism traffic. San Diego's proximity to the Mexican border and Baja California wine country adds leisure appeal for Texas travelers.

SAN's single runway and downtown location create one of the most constrained approach environments in the country. Marine layer fog can delay morning arrivals, and the airport's limited capacity means any disruption has outsized impact. The 2-hour timezone advantage heading west helps, but landing alerts are key for timing pickups at SAN's compact terminal.

Airlines

Airlines on this route

American AirlinesSpiritFrontier

Airports on this route

How it works

Track Dallas to San Diego.

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Type the flight number for Dallas to San Diego.

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We track the flight and text you when they touch down in San Diego.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How long is the DFW to SAN flight?

About 3 hours westbound and 2 hours 40 minutes eastbound.

Which airlines fly Dallas to San Diego?

American Airlines, Spirit, and Frontier offer nonstop service.

What's the time difference?

San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas (Pacific vs Central Time).

Know when they land in San Diego

Avoid waiting at arrivals. Get a text the moment their Dallas to San Diego flight touches down.

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Tom Walsh
Tom Walsh

Founder, SkyText

Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.