Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,168

miles

1,880

kilometers

1,015

nautical miles

🕐 2h 43m

Flight Time

🧭 W (275°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,168	+701	1,869 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,168	+701	1,869 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,168	+584	1,752 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,168	+584	1,752 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,168	+1,168	2,336 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,168	+584	1,752 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in San Diego, your watch will be 2 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DFW to SAN route connects Dallas-Fort Worth, United States with San Diego, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,168 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 275° from Dallas-Fort Worth. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves Dallas-Fort Worth, United States.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1,168 miles (1,880 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DFW to SAN typically take around 2h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,168 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.