International route
Cheap flights from Dallas to San Jose
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). 1,781 miles, connecting flights only.
DFW to SJO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,781 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 55mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- November 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h behindSan Jose vs Dallas
Dallas to San Jose
Round trips from $206
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Nov 3.
Cheapest month: November 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Dallas to San Jose
No nonstop service: 11 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS, TPA · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, ATL · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via MCO · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via HOU, MCO, BNA · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Orlando (MCO)WNB6NKF94 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DLNKF93 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Dallas has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Dallas
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between DFW and SJO. Every itinerary connects, most often through MCO, ATL or MEX, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $206; September 2026 is the most expensive at $235 and up, a difference of $29 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search Dallas to San JoseDallas to San Jose: common questions
How long is the flight from Dallas to San Jose?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJO) takes 3h 55m of flying plus a layover, usually 6h 55m or more door to door across 1,781 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to SJO?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Dallas (DFW) and San Jose (SJO). The most common connections are through MCO, ATL and MEX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Jose?
Over the next six months, November 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJO), starting at $206 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Dallas to San Jose flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Dallas and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Dallas. DFW is on America/Chicago time and SJO on America/Costa Rica time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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