San José

$136+ Cheap flights from Dallas to San José (SJO)

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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SJO
Jul 21 — Jul 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in January or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas to San José

Cheapest flights from Dallas to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 21, 2026.

This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/103:40 pm
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Viva
Mon 8/172:20 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop11h 05m
Viva
Deal found 6/21$396
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 8/241:30 pm
DAL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Tue 9/11:40 pm
SJO
-
DAL
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/18$402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 9/17:50 am
DFW
-
SJO
2 stops27h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/42:15 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$406
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Mon 8/248:00 am
DAL
-
SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Wed 9/21:40 pm
SJO
-
DAL
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17$406
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Mon 8/243:40 pm
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Viva
Fri 9/42:15 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop11h 10m
Viva
Deal found 6/17$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 9/212:30 pm
DAL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Wed 9/91:40 pm
SJO
-
DAL
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/21$412
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/112:45 pm
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 30m
Viva
Fri 8/72:20 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop8h 20m
Viva
Deal found 6/21$413
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 8/213:40 pm
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Viva
Fri 9/42:15 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop11h 10m
Viva
Deal found 6/17$414
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Tue 10/69:44 pm
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop18h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/122:20 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop10h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$416
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 9/241:30 pm
DAL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Wed 9/309:00 am
SJO
-
DAL
2 stops11h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/19$416
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Mon 8/243:40 pm
DFW
-
SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Viva
Mon 8/312:15 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop11h 10m
Viva
Deal found 6/17$420
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/229:05 pm
DFW
-
SJO
2 stops53h 10m
Viva
Fri 9/42:15 am
SJO
-
DFW
1 stop11h 10m
Viva
Deal found 6/17$422

Find flight deals from Dallas to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) to San José (SJO). 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 June 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$396
(Viva)

One-way from

$136
(Viva)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$680
From Dallas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Dallas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas to San José 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 June 21, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DallasSan José

DFW - SJO

DFWSJO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 8/10

3:40 pm-1:15 am

1 stop10h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/17

2:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$396

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Fri 9/11

11:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

1:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$402

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Mon 10/5

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/9

1:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$402

DallasSan José

DFW - SJO

DFWSJO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 8/1

12:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/7

2:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 20m

$413
Quickest round-trip

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Sun 9/13

6:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/20

12:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$452

DallasSan José

DFW - SJO

DFWSJO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 11/20

2:30 pm-1:15 am

1 stop10h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/27

2:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$458

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Mon 9/21

11:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

9:00 am-10:10 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$480

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Tue 9/8

2:00 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/28

9:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$481

DallasSan José

DFW - SJO

DFWSJO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 8/17

3:40 pm-1:15 am

1 stop10h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/21

2:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$483

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Wed 9/23

8:15 am-6:40 pm

2 stops11h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

9:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$484

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas to San José

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San José (average of $91). Flying from Dallas to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 DFW to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 21, 2026.

When flying from Dallas to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas to San José. 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 June 21, 2026.

The most flights from A78 to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dallas to San José?

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

The best time to book flights from Dallas to San José is 59 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated June 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Dallas to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas to San José. 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 into for flights to San José from Dallas?

    For a flight from Dallas to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Dallas per day. 8 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Dallas on a regular basis.

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

    Viva and Southwest can get you from Dallas to San José in just under 8h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1771 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $118, JetBlue will fly you from Dallas to San José and back. In addition to JetBlue, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Viva - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $147 and $248, respectively. JetBlue is 79% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $122. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Dallas to San José for a low price.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas to San José is $401. On average you can expect to pay $768. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $323.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas to San José 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 Dallas to San José?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San José (average of $91). Flying from Dallas to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 8 airlines flying from Dallas to San José

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dallas to San José. 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 June 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$147Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$173Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$248Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$302Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$365Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$483Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$509Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$584Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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