Dallas-Fort Worth to San Diego
2h 45m The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) covers 1,880 km (1,168 miles) and takes approximately 2h 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 275°, passing near 33.2° N, 107.1° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 3h 25m | 3h 50m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 25m | 2h 50m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 05m | 2h 31m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 13m | 2h 38m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| DFW | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | San Diego International Airport |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | San Diego |
| Country | United States | United States |
| ICAO | KDFW | KSAN |
| Coordinates | 32.8968, -97.038 | 32.7336, -117.19 |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 17 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to San Diego?
A non-stop flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 2h 45m. The great-circle distance is 1,880 km (1,168 miles, 1,015 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 275°.
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from San Diego?
1,880 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,168 miles or 1,015 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between DFW and SAN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,880 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Dallas-Fort Worth
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.