Spirit Airlines started non-stop daily service between Dallas and San Diego in the summer 2012. The ultra-low-cost carrier also has existing service between San Diego and Las Vegas.
Japan Airlines (JAL) offers a direct, four flights a week, between Tokyo/Narita and San Diego starting in late 2012, then daily beginning in March 2013. The new service will be JAL’s first-ever nonstop flight between San Diego and Asia. The San Diego to Tokyo route will also be the first Dreamliner (Boeing 787-8) service into Southern California. For more information.
Alaska Airlines added daily nonstop service from San Diego to Monterey, CA and Santa Rosa, CA and twice daily service to Fresno, CA. Beginning October 11, 2012, Alaska Airlines will offer five nonstop flights a week between San Diego and Orlando, Florida.