San Diego (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 89 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,171-mile flight takes about 3h 5m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,171 mi · 1,885 km
- Flight time
- 3h 5m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying SAN to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 68 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200 | 514,594 | 3h 4m |
| Alaska Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 24,985 | 3h 12m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 41,340 | 3h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SAN to DFW flight schedule
20 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:19am and the last at 6:45pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2535American Airlines | 6:19am | 11:41am | 31 | 85% |
| F9 1426Frontier Airlines | 6:35am | 12:05pm | 31 | 79% |
| AA 373American Airlines | 7:15am | 12:29pm | 31 | 90% |
| AA 1055American Airlines | 8:00am | 1:18pm | 31 | 85% |
| AA 2687American Airlines | 9:43am | 2:59pm | 16 | 85% |
| AS 545Alaska Airlines | 9:52am | 3:13pm | 31 | 88% |
| AA 2034American Airlines | 10:59am | 4:21pm | 23 | 78% |
| AA 2476American Airlines | 11:07am | 4:28pm | 4 | 72% |
| AA 1467American Airlines | 12:06pm | 5:28pm | 31 | 81% |
| AA 1770American Airlines | 1:38pm | 7:01pm | 27 | 70% |
| AA 2456American Airlines | 1:55pm | 7:15pm | 4 | 74% |
| AA 1051American Airlines | 2:23pm | 7:48pm | 15 | 100% |
| AS 380Alaska Airlines | 2:25pm | 7:42pm | 18 | 63% |
| AS 777Alaska Airlines | 2:47pm | 7:58pm | 10 | 50% |
| AA 3060American Airlines | 3:05pm | 8:30pm | 27 | 70% |
| AA 2459American Airlines | 3:08pm | 8:30pm | 4 | 41% |
| AA 2361American Airlines | 4:29pm | 9:50pm | 12 | 78% |
| AA 2485American Airlines | 4:32pm | 9:49pm | 4 | 39% |
| AA 2266American Airlines | 6:40pm | 11:57pm | 8 | n/a |
| AA 2458American Airlines | 6:45pm | 11:53pm | 4 | 44% |
Is SAN to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 3,737 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 4pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3,211 | 77% | 20 min | 2.5% |
| Alaska Airlines | 264 | 78% | 11 min | 0.8% |
| Frontier Airlines | 262 | 80% | 16 min | 1.9% |
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 | 544 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 418 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 363 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 398 | 81% | |
| 10am to 11am | 271 | 75% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 143 | 76% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 359 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 201 | 72% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 286 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 317 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 275 | 63% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 91 | 55% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 282 | 48,642 | |
| September 2025 | 254 | 43,976 | |
| October 2025 | 287 | 48,071 | |
| November 2025 | 252 | 41,570 | |
| December 2025 | 286 | 45,998 | |
| January 2026 | 248 | 39,244 | |
| February 2026 | 245 | 41,363 | |
| March 2026 | 290 | 48,464 | |
| April 2026 | 296 | 49,327 | |
| May 2026 | 358 | 53,766 | |
| June 2026 | 362 | 59,667 | |
| July 2026 | 395 | 61,157 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.