San Diego from Dallas-Fort Worth, 16 – 18 Oct: £838 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 9 by 1,715 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
- Highs 81–90°F, little rain expected
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 4m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
When we checked, round-trip flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to San Diego were $426 per person ($852 for two) on Frontier for Oct 16–18, 2026, which is 2 nights. The $426 fare has one stop on the way out and takes 6h 4m. The forecast is clear with highs of 84–89°F, and the best-value bed is $144 a night at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel.
The total, before you go
£838 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £642 |
| Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £196 |
| The total, before you go | £838 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£321 per person, return
£642 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 4m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 10:25 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 2:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £321 | 1 stop | 6h 4m |
| Frontier | £327 | nonstop | 3h 19m |
| Frontier | £342 | 1 stop | 10h 3m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 03:08 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $426 per person, this fare is $15 below the $441 median of our 16 earlier checks on this route, about 3% less. That's a small dip, not a steal: the lowest we saw in the past 30 days was $388. The real case for it is the whole weekend. For two people it comes to $1,660: $852 for flights, $288 for two nights at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel and $520 for spending. The forecast for Oct 16–18 is clear, with highs of 84–89°F, lows of 75–79°F and a 0–1% chance of rain, so you get warm beach weather in mid-October. Frontier also had a nonstop for $434 per person that leaves at 7:30 AM and lands at 8:49 AM after 3h 19m, which gives you most of Friday on the coast.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-city long weekend with a food streak: mornings by the water, afternoons at the zoo or on a sea cave kayak, evenings over tacos and craft beer. It suits couples and friends who like to keep moving without rushing, and families can make it work too. With two nights, the pace is a few highlights done well rather than a checklist.
Weather in San Diego, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 81–90°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 90 °F | 77 °F | 1% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 88 °F | 78 °F | 1% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 81 °F | 75 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in San Diego
The best value is Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel in Ocean Beach, San Diego: $288 for both nights ($144 a night), rated 9 out of 10 from 1,724 reviews, with breakfast included. Heads-up: that price is for 2 beds in a 6-bed dorm, not a private room. If you want your own room, Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld in Midway-Pacific Highway has a queen room with two queen beds for $389 ($195 a night), room only, rated 6.8 from 1,966 reviews. Old Town Western Inn in Old Town costs $440 ($220 a night) with breakfast and a score of 8 from 610 reviews, so it's the better-reviewed private room. All three had free cancellation when we checked. If you'd rather stay closer to the sand, Mission Beach / Pacific Beach is the area for the boardwalk, surf and a young bar scene.
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
£196 for 2 nights, two guests · £98 a night
See roomsKasa Little Italy San Diego
£855 for 2 nights, two guests · £427 a night
See roomsMotel 6-San Diego, CA - North
£231 for 2 nights, two guests · £116 a night
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Where in San Diego
- Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown: Nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot.
- La Jolla: Coves, sea lions and upscale village hotels.
- Coronado: Wide beach and the landmark Hotel del Coronado.
- Mission Beach / Pacific Beach: Boardwalk, surf and a young bar scene.
- Mission Valley: Chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks.
What to do in San Diego
- Spend a day at the San Diego Zoo, then walk over to the Balboa Park museums.
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla, where you'll also find coves and sea lions.
- Swim at Coronado Beach right beside the landmark Hotel del Coronado.
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier on the downtown waterfront.
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park.
- End Saturday by watching the sunset at Sunset Cliffs.
Also worth it
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs
Tours and tickets in San Diego
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), Dallas Love Field (DAL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 6h 4m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,182 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £642 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel) | £196 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,230 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Dallas-Fort Worth to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £321 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £292 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £332 |
| Price checks | 22 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip and you'll pay in US dollars.
- San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth, and it's 1,182 miles away.
- The $426 fare leaves DFW Friday, Oct 16 at 10:25 AM and lands at SAN at 2:29 PM local time.
- Our check didn't include return flight times or the baggage rules, so confirm both on Frontier's site before you book.
- Prices include taxes and fees as we found them and may change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, Frontier had $426 per person round trip, or $852 for two, with taxes and fees included. A nonstop Frontier option was $434 per person. Fares move, so the price you see may differ.
Is it nonstop?
The $426 fare isn't nonstop. It has one stop and takes 6h 4m from DFW to SAN. For $434 per person, Frontier's nonstop leaves at 7:30 AM and lands at 8:49 AM, a 3h 19m flight.
What is the weather like?
The forecast for Oct 16–18 is clear every day. Highs are 84–89°F, lows are 75–79°F and the chance of rain is 0–1%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a solid sample. Arriving Friday afternoon leaves you Friday evening, all of Saturday and part of Sunday. Pick the zoo or La Jolla kayaking for one big day, then add tacos in North Park and a sunset at Sunset Cliffs.
Do I need a passport?
No. San Diego is in the US, so a domestic ID works, and you'll be paying in US dollars.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our estimate is $1,660 for two people: $852 for flights, $288 for two nights at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel in dorm beds, and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 a day each.
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