United States Β· 1,169 miles (1,881 km)

Dallas (DFW) to San Diego (SAN) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Dallas (DFW) to San Diego (SAN) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 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.

How many miles DFW to SAN costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines15,000$38.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DFW to SAN

Book DFW to SAN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

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
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  • Via Tucson (TUS)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via El Paso (ELP)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via San Antonio (SAT)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Colorado Springs (COS)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Vail (EGE)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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  • Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Santa Barbara (SBA)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Hayden (HDN)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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See all 36 in Routes

DFW to SAN: common questions

How many miles does DFW to SAN cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (13,800). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

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.

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.