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Among airlines operating Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San José.

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José usually depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

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 $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and GOL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 12% of one-stop connections

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $521 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $600: a $79 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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%.

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

A nonstop flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José takes 4h 14m, covering 1,779 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 9:32 am and lands at 1:46 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:47 am and lands at 3:01 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 0% above the route average of $564. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $230, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 15m, compared with 6h 54m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 7h 33m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José range from $417 to $761, with an average of $564 over the past 12 months. Anything below $417 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue