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Many flights to San Jose from DFW and DAL provide personal onboard entertainment centers. For example, Delta Studio offers free movies, tv shows, as well as live tv broadcasts. And there is Sky Kids for children for more G-rated films and programs. Delta also provides free earbuds in case you didn’t bring your headset onboard.

Terminals A and B each have a stop for VTA Route 60, also called the Airport Flyer, to the Milpitas BART Station, where you can connect to the city center. The Airport Flyer is free, and the BART fare will depend on the time of day and where you are going in San Jose.

San Jose International’s Rental Car Center is across from Terminal B. If you are in Terminal A, there is a blue shuttle that will take you to the center. There, you can rent vehicles from car rental companies such as Alamo, Dollar, and SIXT. Each counter has different hours of operation, but generally, they are open from around 5 am until around midnight.

If you are traveling with your pet or service animal, there is a pet relief area along the walkway for passengers between Gate 16 and Gate 17. Outside Terminal A, there are relief areas north of the ticketing area on the upper level and south of the terminal’s parking garage. There is also one north of the ticketing area of Terminal B.

Among airlines operating Dallas to San Jose flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Dallas to San Jose 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 Jose (SJC).

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
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: 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.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $246 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $447 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 28% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 9% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Dallas to San Jose route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $396 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $543, a difference of $147. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to San Jose flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:50 am and lands at 11:36 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 2:01 am.

The flight takes about 3h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 49% above the route average of $442. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dallas to San Jose takes 3h 46m, covering 1,450 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $315 to $1,695. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dallas to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $152, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 41m, compared with 6h 10m via San Diego (SAN) and 6h 21m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

San Jose is 2 hours behind Dallas (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Dallas to San Jose range from $373 to $541, with an average of $442 over the past 12 months. Anything below $373 counts as a good deal.

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

• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

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.