San Diego from Dallas-Fort Worth, Oct 23–25: $1,193 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Frontier nonstop, 3h 19m, landing at 8:49 AM Friday
- $422 per person, $19 under the typical $441
- Clear skies forecast, highs 69–78°F, rain chance 11% or lower
The catch: Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in the $1,193 total, and this fare was down to $388 earlier this month.
Worth it if you want a short, sunny beach-and-city weekend for two; skip it if a 7:30 AM Friday departure is a dealbreaker.
Worth it: $1,193 for the two of you. That's the Frontier nonstop at $844 plus 2 nights at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $349, taxes and fees included. You leave DFW at 7:30 AM on Friday, Oct 23, land in San Diego at 8:49 AM and come home Sunday, Oct 25.
The total, before you go
$1,193 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $844 |
| Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $349 |
| The total, before you go | $1,193 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$422 per person, round trip
$844 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 19m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:49 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $422 | nonstop | 3h 19m |
| Frontier | $444 | 1 stop | 10h 3m |
| Frontier | $426 | 1 stop | 5h 29m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 6:07 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $422 per person, the Frontier nonstop is $19 below the typical $441 on this route, about 4% under. With the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, the whole trip comes to $1,193 for two. We checked this fare 28 times over the last 30 days. It hit $388 on Oct 12, so this isn't the lowest it has been, but it's still under the middle. The forecast for Oct 23–25 is clear all three days, with highs of 71°F, 69°F and 78°F, lows of 65°F and rain chances of 5% to 11%. The 7:30 AM flight puts you in San Diego by 8:49 AM local time, so you get most of Friday there. All three hotels we found offer free cancellation, so you can lock in the room now and still back out if your plans change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a sunny, easygoing weekend for two: the beach in the afternoon, fish tacos at night, and the zoo or a museum if you want a plan. It's a city-and-coast trip at a relaxed pace that suits a couple or two friends who want warm days with no passport and a short flight. With 2 nights, pick one neighborhood and one beach and keep the rest loose.
Weather in San Diego, Oct 23–25
Highs 69–78°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 71 °F | 65 °F | 5% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 69 °F | 65 °F | 11% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 78 °F | 65 °F | 6% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Our pick for the total is Hilton San Diego Mission Valley: $349 for both nights ($175 a night), 4 stars and 7.9 from 1,742 reviews, in a High Floor King Room with free cancellation. Mission Valley is mostly chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. The top-rated option is The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton, which scores 8.7 from 797 reviews at $598 for the stay ($299 a night). Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown puts the nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront within walking distance. Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld is the budget listing at $350 ($175 a night), with 3 stars and 6.8 from 1,968 reviews. Since it costs $1 more than the Hilton, the Hilton is the better buy. All three are room only.
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
$349 for 2 nights, two guests · $175 a night
See roomsThe Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton
$598 for 2 nights, two guests · $299 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
$350 for 2 nights, two guests · $175 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
- Visit the San Diego Zoo, then the Balboa Park museums next door
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla on the clear Saturday
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier on the waterfront
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs on your last evening
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 | 3h 19m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,182 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $844 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton San Diego Mission Valley) | $349 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,713 |
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 | $422 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $388 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $441 |
| Price checks | 28 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
- The flight covers 1,182 miles in 3h 19m nonstop from DFW to San Diego International (SAN).
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only, so breakfast isn't included.
- Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. It's a 3h 19m nonstop at $422 per person, $19 under the typical $441, and the forecast is clear all weekend with highs of 69–78°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,193 all in: $844 for both round-trip fares plus $349 for 2 nights at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days: 71°F on Friday, 69°F on Saturday and 78°F on Sunday, with lows of 65°F and rain chances between 5% and 11%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a reset, yes. The 7:30 AM Friday flight lands at 8:49 AM local time, so you get Friday and Saturday in full, plus Sunday until you fly home.
Has the fare been lower?
Yes. Over 28 checks in the last 30 days it dropped to $388 on Oct 12. The middle was $441, and today it's $422 per person.
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