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$87 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to San José

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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

Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:52 pm - 10:41 amDFW-SJO
15h 49m2 stops
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1:19 pm - 11:44 pmSJO-DFW
10h 25m1 stop
$300Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 22
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6:30 am - 11:30 amDFW-SJO
30h 00m3 stops
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12:35 pm - 12:10 amSJO-DFW
10h 35m1 stop
$301Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 12:14 pmDFW-SJO
16h 59m1 stop
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1:16 am - 9:26 amSJO-DFW
8h 10m1 stop
$302Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
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8:18 pm - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
15h 56m2 stops
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11:37 am - 7:49 amSJO-DFW
19h 12m1 stop
Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 8
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2:10 pm - 1:20 amDFW-SJO
11h 10m1 stop
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12:22 pm - 12:15 amSJO-DFW
11h 53m1 stop
Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 1
Viva Logo
2:10 pm - 1:20 amDFW-SJO
11h 10m1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 1:00 pmSJO-DFW
10h 40m1 stop
$334Viva
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Tue, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 16
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 11:40 amDAL-SJO
6h 40m1 stop
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12:55 pm - 7:40 amSJO-DAL
17h 45m2 stops
$388Southwest
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 8:30 pmDAL-SJO
8h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 8:05 pmSJO-DAL
11h 05m1 stop
$397Southwest
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Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:58 amDAL-SJO
6h 58m1 stop
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1:23 pm - 11:55 pmSJO-DAL
9h 32m1 stop
$490Delta
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 9
Delta Logo
10:11 am - 10:07 pmDAL-SJO
11h 56m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:53 pmSJO-DAL
10h 53m1 stop
$498Delta
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Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
DFW's Skylink train eases terminal transfers swiftly.
Pre-book ground transportation for a smooth SJO exit.
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Cheapest • from $300 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
$300
Overall average: $554
Spirit Airlines
Fri 10/31Fri 11/7
DFW - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$483
Typical prices: $624-945
American Airlines
Tue 11/25Wed 12/3
DFW - SJO • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Dallas to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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DFW

DFW's Skylink train runs every two minutes, making terminal transfers quick and efficient for departing flights.

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SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance for a smoother exit from SJO, as taxis and shuttles are popular options.

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Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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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 $483 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 Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dallas, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays 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 September, where tickets cost $528 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $765 and $614 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$87
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 $87 for a one-way ticket and $300 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.

  • 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dallas

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dallas to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4245 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

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.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

A little bit more leg room in premium economy. I am 6’4”.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Our bags took a long time to get unloaded once we landed.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

The usb plugs for charging your phone didn’t work, the seats were coarse and hard. Not very comfortable. No inflight WiFi

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

Again, when I use Kayak I expect to pay the total amount and that´s it. Someone added an additional charge few days later after purchasing the tickets.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

The flight was 3.5 hrs delayed. I was not notified prior to arriving to the airport via spirit app. or via boarding pass that I already had loaded on my phone. The agent that i saw at the counter didn’t mention anything about the delay either. I only saw the update after logging in to my email account.

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

Unfortunately, spirits crew had us boarding and parking the plane often, would wait long periods of time before allowing the people attending the flight on the plane to know what was going on this caused for my plane to not only get diverted but then canceled at an airport 2 hours away and basically stranded with charter buses MAYBE being hired. I was left with no choice but to stay overnight and use a comp room in Altantic City to then arrive home the next day. This trip was the first time seeing my partner since he joined the Air Force and this stressful ride caused unwarranted tears on what was supposed to be an east flight home. I understand weather is unpredictable but to have passengers deboard to then reboard an hour later to taxi on the runway for another hour to then basically leave an entire fight stranded. I waited almost 30 minutes at the airport and not one employee could tell me about a charter bus so I had to leave and make accommodations to stay overnight and get a ride home.

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

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