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

• Earliest: departs at 12:33 am and lands at 5:13 am
• Latest: departs at 3:08 pm and lands at 7:48 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Dallas:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San José to Dallas takes 4h 40m, covering 1,766 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 San José to Dallas range from $414 to $736, with an average of $528 over the past 12 months. Anything below $414 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $528 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $351 round-trip via Miami (MIA), compared to $758 for nonstop.

American Airlines is the only airline operating San José to Dallas flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San José to Dallas flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the San José to Dallas route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Since Dallas is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) — daily rates from around $19:

• Easirent
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Thrifty

Near Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) — daily rates from around $24:

• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget

Flights from San José to Dallas usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and may arrive at several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Dallas route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 33m.

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 26% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San José to Dallas. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $480 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $650, a difference of $170.

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 San José and Dallas. 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 15m, compared with 6h 45m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 7h 38m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Dallas is 1 hour ahead of San José (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dallas are American Airlines Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas World Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to Dallas flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.