San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DAL) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field, with about 32 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,182-mile flight takes about 2h 53m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,182 mi · 1,902 km
- Flight time
- 2h 53m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying SAN to DAL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 32 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 208,166 | 2h 53m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SAN to DAL flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:20am and the last at 6:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 4838Southwest Airlines | 6:20am | 8:55pm | 24 | 79% |
| WN 4426Southwest Airlines | 6:40am | 11:45am | 16 | 44% |
| WN 686Southwest Airlines | 6:55am | 12:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 714Southwest Airlines | 7:50am | 12:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4427Southwest Airlines | 8:25am | 1:25pm | 20 | 60% |
| WN 685Southwest Airlines | 10:20am | 3:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1016Southwest Airlines | 10:55am | 3:55pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1982Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 6:40pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4429Southwest Airlines | 2:15pm | 7:15pm | 16 | 40% |
| WN 1526Southwest Airlines | 4:10pm | 9:10pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1923Southwest Airlines | 6:35pm | 11:30pm | 16 | 31% |
Is SAN to DAL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 67% of 1,592 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (90%), those around 1pm the least (41%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,592 | 67% | 17 min | 1.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 315 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 49 | 96% | |
| 8am to 9am | 157 | 82% | |
| 9am to 10am | 88 | 77% | |
| 10am to 11am | 99 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 65 | 62% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 88 | 41% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 112 | 54% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 104 | 60% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 150 | 45% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 132 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 210 | 45% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 118 | 15,418 | |
| September 2025 | 113 | 14,704 | |
| October 2025 | 137 | 18,399 | |
| November 2025 | 126 | 17,279 | |
| December 2025 | 137 | 18,382 | |
| January 2026 | 112 | 14,375 | |
| February 2026 | 120 | 16,057 | |
| March 2026 | 135 | 19,023 | |
| April 2026 | 129 | 17,417 | |
| May 2026 | 134 | 17,886 | |
| June 2026 | 134 | 19,772 | |
| July 2026 | 143 | 19,454 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.