DFW (Dallas) to SAN (San Diego) flights arrive on time 66% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 67%. The average delay is 69 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.DFW → SAN
DFW (Dallas) to SAN (San Diego)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 66% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Frontier Airlines leads slightly at 67% vs American Airlines at 66%.
Airline Comparison
Frontier Airlines leads at 67% on time; American Airlines trails at 66%.
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Good to know
Departing from DFW
77% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DFW has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
DFW cancels 2.5% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at SAN
80% on timeWhen flights into SAN are late, the average delay is 60 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SAN: TSA is ~11 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.