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$157+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Dallas

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DFW
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dallas are usually found in May or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Dallas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Dallas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/168:59 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop13h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 3/246:00 am
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/1$263
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/231:05 pm
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop9h 12m
JetBlue
Wed 4/296:10 am
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop6h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/26$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:05 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/178:26 pm
DFW
-
SJO
2 stops15h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$276
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1012:31 pm
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop8h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/205:20 am
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop6h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/28$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/78:07 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop15h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/268:26 pm
DFW
-
SJO
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1112:31 pm
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop8h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1710:30 am
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop25h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$293
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/711:38 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop8h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/125:20 am
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop6h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$294
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:05 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/208:26 pm
DFW
-
SJO
2 stops15h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1112:31 pm
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop8h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/178:26 pm
DFW
-
SJO
2 stops15h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/27$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:10 pm
SJO
-
DAL
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Wed 4/297:50 am
DAL
-
SJO
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:10 pm
SJO
-
DAL
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 5/1212:30 pm
DAL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:10 pm
SJO
-
DAL
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 5/122:00 pm
DAL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$406

Find flight deals from San José to Dallas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Dallas (A78). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$263
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$157
(JetBlue)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$502
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Dallas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Dallas that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

1:05 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/22

6:10 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 46m

$393

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

1:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/21

6:10 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 46m

$438

San JoséDallas

SJO - DAL

SJODAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

9:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 4/29

2:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$458

San JoséDallas

SJO - DAL

SJODAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

9:00 am-11:10 pm

2 stops13h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 5/6

7:50 am-7:00 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$490

San JoséDallas

SJO - DAL

SJODAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

9:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 7/22

7:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$506

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

12:55 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/16

6:10 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 45m

$519

San JoséDallas

SJO - DAL

SJODAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

9:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Dallas Love Field

Sun 4/26

8:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$542

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

1:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 4/18

6:10 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 46m

$550

San JoséDallas

SJO - DAL

SJODAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

9:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Dallas Love Field

Thu 4/30

11:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$580

San JoséDallas

SJO - DAL

SJODAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

9:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 5/9

9:50 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$580

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Dallas

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dallas from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Dallas

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Dallas. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San José to Dallas is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Dallas?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Dallas (average of $205). Flying from San José to Dallas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $298). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Dallas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José to Dallas is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Dallas. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Dallas flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from San José to Dallas delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San José and Dallas have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Dallas flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Dallas flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dallas. Reviews last updated March 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San José to Dallas to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,377 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,376 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,492 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,489 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Dallas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Dallas?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Dallas from San José. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Dallas should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily outbound flight to Dallas from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Dallas?

    Southwest and JetBlue can get you from San José to Dallas in just under 8h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 55m. San José and Dallas are separated by a distance of 1771 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Dallas round-trip?

    Currently priced at $225, United Airlines will fly you from San José to Dallas and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $227 and $393, respectively. You may be able to fly from San José to Dallas for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Dallas one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $136. Spirit Airlines flights start at $138 while deals on Avianca start at $207 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to Dallas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San José to Dallas? While on average our users pay $810, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $174. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Dallas/Fort Worth), is priced around $290.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Dallas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Dallas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Dallas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Dallas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Dallas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Dallas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Dallas?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Dallas (average of $205). Flying from San José to Dallas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $298). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San José to Dallas

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José to Dallas. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$227Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$393Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AviancaCheapest$395Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$472Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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