Get SMS alerts for DFW-SAN flights. Texas to coastal Southern California.
Track This RouteOutbound
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 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.
How it works
Type the flight number for Dallas to San Diego.
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
We track the flight and text you when they touch down in San Diego.
FAQ
About 3 hours westbound and 2 hours 40 minutes eastbound.
American Airlines, Spirit, and Frontier offer nonstop service.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas (Pacific vs Central Time).
Avoid waiting at arrivals. Get a text the moment their Dallas to San Diego flight touches down.
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