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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:13 am
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 11:13 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas to San José takes 4h 13m, covering 1,766 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Dallas to San José range from $422 to $754, with an average of $562 over the past 12 months. Anything below $422 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $562 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $398 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $740 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to San José flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to San José flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Dallas to San José may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

One-stop flights from Dallas to San José most commonly connect through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Dallas to San José. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $551 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $594, a difference of $43.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Dallas and San José. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 16m, compared with 6h 53m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 7h 27m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

San José is 1 hour behind Dallas (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dallas to San José flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.