Dallas (DFW) to San Diego (SAN) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to San Diego (SAN): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 1,169 miles (1,881 km) apart. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are in oneworld. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Phoenix, Tucson and El Paso and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DFW to SAN
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book DFW to SAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
DFW to SAN with one stop
36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Tucson (TUS)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via El Paso (ELP)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via San Antonio (SAT)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Colorado Springs (COS)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Vail (EGE)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Hayden (HDN)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
DFW to SAN: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to SAN?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is Dallas from San Diego by plane?
Dallas (DFW) and San Diego (SAN) are 1,169 miles (1,881 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DFW to SAN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does DFW to SAN cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DFW to SAN with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Dallas and San Diego?
The most direct connections are through Phoenix (PHX), Tucson (TUS), El Paso (ELP), Albuquerque (ABQ) and Las Vegas (LAS). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.