SJO - DFW

$160 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

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Cheap Flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth (SJO-DFW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 3
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4:20 pm - 12:25 pmSJO-DFW
19h 05m2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:50 pm - 7:50 amDFW-SJO
19h 00m2 stops
$285Avianca
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Wed, Jul 23 - Sun, Jul 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:16 pm - 11:10 pmSJO-DFW
9h 54m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 11:11 amDFW-SJO
16h 41m1 stop
$289Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 11:44 pmSJO-DFW
10h 25m1 stop
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7:24 pm - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
16h 50m1 stop
$290Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Sun, Jul 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:16 pm - 11:10 pmSJO-DFW
9h 54m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 11:11 amDFW-SJO
16h 41m1 stop
$292Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 23
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 11:44 pmSJO-DFW
10h 25m1 stop
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5:30 am - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
6h 44m1 stop
$293Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:16 pm - 11:10 pmSJO-DFW
9h 54m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 11:11 amDFW-SJO
16h 41m1 stop
$306Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:16 pm - 11:10 pmSJO-DFW
9h 54m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 11:11 amDFW-SJO
16h 41m1 stop
$308Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 11:44 pmSJO-DFW
10h 25m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
6h 44m1 stop
$310Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 27
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4:13 pm - 9:59 amSJO-DFW
16h 46m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 11:11 amDFW-SJO
16h 41m1 stop
Thu, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 3
Avianca Logo
4:20 pm - 12:25 pmSJO-DFW
19h 05m2 stops
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2:50 pm - 9:20 amDFW-SJO
19h 30m1 stop
$357Avianca
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SJO

For a smooth departure, use the self-check-in kiosks at Terminal A and enjoy free WiFi while waiting for your flight.

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DFW

Upon arrival at DFW, consider taking the DART train to downtown Dallas for a cost-effective transport option.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Dallas/Fort Worth flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San José, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is August, where tickets cost $467 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $583 and $541 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $558 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$160
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

When to book flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was $160 for a one-way ticket and $285 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from San José.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, Iberia, and Lufthansa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Dallas, American Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Dallas are American Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $645 and an overall rating of 7.2, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $534 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and DFW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $242 or less one-way and $532 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Friday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Direct returns

Dallas/Fort Worth to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Friday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Dallas. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4266 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

4.0 OkayTraci, Jun 2025OAK - SEA
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

Flight was on time. Boarding was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and efficient. Entertainment system was broken for all passengers on the left side of the aisle. I would prefer if meals were not served on red eye flights. No one should need to dine at that time and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

I always appreciate when everything is on time! In this flight you have a short connection and it could be stressful , but is was easy and fast. They even ask people to wait so the ones that have a short connection could leave before. It was the fist time that something like this happened.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My suitcase was destroyed. The top part where the handle is is completed broken. And unusable now.

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

I had a bad experience with the security at IAH and felt like a sardine on all 4 legs of my journey.

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all connecting flights, leading to an increase in the number of connections. As a result, I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech due to the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. CMN Airport was understaffed; only one employee was available to assist passengers while others just stood by and watched. It was an extremely frustrating situation. Many passengers were crying and banging their hands on the counter while talking to customer service representative Allabough. Unfortunately, Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. At the same time, I was on the phone with an American Airlines customer service representative named Solomon, who said he couldn’t make the change either. So, I decided to take an ONYA Voyages train from Casablanca to Marrakech to reach my destination on Friday, June 26. It turned out to be an unpredictable trip.

Pretty bad gate mgmt upon arrival. No open gates and we had to wait at midnight. Shouldn’t be a surprise that an aircraft is coming in.

Comfortable plane ride however on delays disappointment no real details as to why the delays when other flights are leaving the airport

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

Be very careful of the initial low price because Avianca wil bill you for a carryon of $120 or a checked bag for $120. Also, be careful with connections because the customs entry process is slow and the connecting terminal is not close.

I wanted to upgrade my seat because I’m 6’2 and never have enough leg room for my comfort. They upgraded my seat for free putting me in an emergency exit seat. I was very comfortable

We had an almost 7 hour flight delay. We left the gate twice and taxi-ed and then returned the gate twice. Finally we got a new flight crew (our third one) and then left the gate to the final time before departing at 6:45pm (original flight time was 12pm). Out of Newark.

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

My flight got cancelled by Spirit airlines, it was bad experience to me

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Easy boarding and good flight. Need to work on the beverage and snack situation

The staff was great, but because the 2nd lieutenant didn’t show up for the flight we all had to deboard and wait 2 1/2 hours for one to show up. Very disappointing the crew can’t get schedules confirmed which wouldn’t have caused this issue.

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

Easy boarding. Met expectations for a 2-3 hour flight. Early arrival at DFW caused a 39 minute delay on the tarmac in getting to our gate. 😏 overall, good flight.

My experience with Spirit went pretty much as expected. It's a no frills airline, and you get what you pay for. I don't require much, so I was grateful to have an inexpensive way to travel. It is sad to me that the gate agents and flight crew don't smile much or seem very friendly or helpful. They are competent and efficient, and that's really all I need.

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