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Among airlines operating Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Jose flights:

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

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Jose usually depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 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
• 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/Fort Worth Airport 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 $446 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 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• San Diego (SAN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 8% of one-stop connections

San Diego (SAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Jose route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $409 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $543, a difference of $134. 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/Fort Worth Airport 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 Santana Row. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:50 am and lands at 12:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:01 pm and lands at 1:48 am.

The flight takes about 3h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 50% above the route average of $439. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Jose takes 3h 47m, covering 1,435 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 $314 to $1,526. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $195, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 21m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 39m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

San Jose is 2 hours behind Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (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/Fort Worth Airport to San Jose range from $373 to $534, with an average of $439 over the past 12 months. Anything below $373 counts as a good deal.

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

• • American Airlines
• • Alaska Airlines