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$121+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Dallas

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SJO — DFW
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dallas are usually found in October or April, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 January 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$250
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$505
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dallas
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dallas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 8, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/141:31 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/217:18 amDFW - SJO
2 stops28h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/8$248
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2912:33 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/25:15 amDFW - SJO
1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/5$250
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/301:30 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop7h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/77:15 pmDFW - SJO
1 stop17h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$252
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 4/11:00 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop8h 53mJetBlue
Fri 4/106:10 amDFW - SJO
1 stop6h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 1/6$253
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/241:30 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop10h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/77:15 pmDFW - SJO
1 stop17h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 2/712:33 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/187:18 amDFW - SJO
2 stops28h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$264
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/212:33 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/95:15 amDFW - SJO
1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$271
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1112:33 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/172:24 pmDFW - SJO
1 stop21h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$272
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Sat 2/2112:35 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop10h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/275:20 amDFW - SJO
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 2/119:40 amSJO - DAL
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Tue 2/176:00 amDAL - SJO
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$473
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 4/91:10 pmSJO - DAL
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Tue 4/142:00 pmDAL - SJO
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$484
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/299:40 amSJO - DAL
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Tue 2/32:00 pmDAL - SJO
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$488

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Dallas that are best for you.

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San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

12:33 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 2/2

5:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$250

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/1

1:00 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 4/10

6:10 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 46m

$253

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

1:30 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 2/2

2:41 pm-11:37 am

1 stop20h 56m

$285

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

12:33 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 2/9

5:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$286

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

12:33 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 2/12

5:20 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$286

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

1:30 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/1

7:15 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$297

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

12:33 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/5

5:20 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$300

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

12:33 pm-9:58 am

2 stops21h 25m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 2/13

8:40 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops15h 42m

$306

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/13

12:31 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 3/16

5:25 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 54m

$320

San JoséDallas

SJO - DFW

SJODFW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

12:33 pm-11:26 am

1 stop22h 53m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/1

8:00 am-11:40 pm

3 stops15h 40m

$325

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Dallas

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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 January 2, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San José to Dallas is 64 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 $202). Flying from San José to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 January 8, 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 12% 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 January 3, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from San José to Dallas

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Dallas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

The most flights from SJO to A78 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from San José to Dallas delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San José and Dallas have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 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 Saturday 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 12% 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 January 8, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 are 3 daily outbound flights to Dallas from 5 different airlines.

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

    Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest can get you from San José to Dallas in just under 8h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 23m. San José and Dallas are separated by a distance of 1779 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 Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $227 and $395, 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 $142 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 $499, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $177. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Dallas/Fort Worth), is priced around $252.

  • 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 $202). Flying from San José to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$240Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$395Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$472Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$539Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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