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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:12 am
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 12m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José takes 4h 12m, covering 1,779 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/Fort Worth Airport to San José range from $413 to $820, with an average of $579 over the past 12 months. Anything below $413 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $579 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 $405 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $804 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.

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.

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%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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.

One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $244, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

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:

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

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).

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $547 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $645, a difference of $98.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 17m, compared with 7h 12m via Cancun (CUN) and 7h 23m via Miami (MIA).

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.

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/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.

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.