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$94 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$241
Overall average: $573
Spirit Airlines
Wed 5/6Tue 5/12
DFW - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$547
Typical prices: $599-$983
American Airlines
Wed 3/4Thu 3/5
DFW - SJO • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to San José

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas to San José

Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 11:22 am
DFW
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16h 47m
1 stop
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12:31 pm - 11:22 pm
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DFW
9h 51m
1 stop
$241Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 27
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7:35 pm - 12:22 pm
DFW
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SJO
16h 47m
1 stop
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12:35 pm - 10:49 pm
SJO
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DFW
10h 14m
1 stop
$244Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 3
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7:15 pm - 12:22 pm
DFW
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SJO
17h 07m
1 stop
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1:31 pm - 11:17 pm
SJO
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DFW
9h 46m
1 stop
$245Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24
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7:15 pm - 11:22 am
DFW
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SJO
17h 07m
1 stop
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8:59 am - 10:59 pm
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DFW
13h 00m
1 stop
$246Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
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7:15 pm - 12:22 pm
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17h 07m
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12:35 pm - 10:49 pm
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DFW
10h 14m
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$247Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 26
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5:20 am - 12:22 pm
DFW
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7h 02m
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12:35 pm - 10:49 pm
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10h 14m
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$249Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Sat, Mar 7
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7:15 pm - 12:22 pm
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17h 07m
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12:35 pm - 10:49 pm
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10h 14m
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$250Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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7h 30m
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1:10 pm - 10:15 pm
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8h 05m
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$463Southwest
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18
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11:30 am - 7:40 pm
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9h 10m
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1:55 pm - 10:40 pm
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7h 45m
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$464Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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7h 30m
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9:00 am - 7:55 pm
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9h 55m
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$467Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Dallas to San José flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Dallas to San José costs $583 on the route between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) and San José (SJO). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Dallas to San José, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dallas, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dallas to San José is January, where tickets cost $491 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $644 and $628 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas to San José, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Cheapest flight$94
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José

When to book flights from Dallas to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Dallas to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas to San José was $94 for a one-way ticket and $241 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas and San José?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Dallas and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dallas to San José?

    There are 2 airports in Dallas (Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth.) and only 1 airport in San José (San José Juan Santamaria Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas to San José?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dallas and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Dallas?

    San Salvador is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Dallas to San José.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dallas to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Dallas is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Direct departures

Dallas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dallas

Monday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dallas to San José

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

Flight was canceled. I asked to be rerouted to OKC and then took an Uber.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

The professionals have excellent customer service, the seats don´t have enough space.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

I upgraded to businesses class. Because of that the flight was comfortable.

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

Spirit was on time. They maintained updates and information. The crew was friendly and professional. Because this is a budget friendly airline, they have dispensed with a lot of frills and part of that comes with a price, for example, the seats are not quite as comfortable as others. I am ok with a pay for beverage and snack service as I prefer my own anyway so this was not a concern. I thought overall, having a great flight crew and on time service was definitely worth losing some of the frills from other carriers.

Sadly there was a crew member very rude with my kid and with me.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

I'd have like to check my bag and not toss my hair products.sears are very uncomfortable. And that even water isn't free really sucks. The ticket was almost $400

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Spirit cancelled the flight very late last night, I was on the way to the airport when I found out

Flight was canceled and instead of rescheduling at the gate we had to go out to the ticket counter. Unruly kids kicking the back of my rows chair with staff to inattentive to say something.

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