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

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

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between San José and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

Flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $316 round-trip via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY), compared to $687 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 United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 45% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 7% of one-stop connections

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $472 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $666, a difference of $194. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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/Fort Worth Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 33 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are American Airlines Center, Dallas Market Center and Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport takes 4h 37m, covering 1,779 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 5:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:46 pm and lands at 7:23 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $510. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $354 to $1,657. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $308.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 33m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Easirent
· Europcar
· Ace
· Hertz
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport range from $392 to $715, with an average of $510 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.

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