Dallas to San José (Alajuela) (DAL–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DAL Airport Page →
1,772 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 5h 43m WNXE WN Houston (HOU) to San José (Alajuela) flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 40m CREWN B6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MIA Miami 6h 45m WN 6RAAAV Miami (MIA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MCO Orlando 6h 46m LXJWN B6F9Q6 Orlando (MCO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 56m AFAMDL DLKL Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DEN Denver 8h 10m UAWN UAWN Denver (DEN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 12m LXJUAWN ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (Alajuela) flights
BWI Baltimore 15h 35m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to San José (Alajuela) flights
SFO San Francisco 22h 37m VJAWN UA San Francisco (SFO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CLT Charlotte 22h 39m EJAJREWN AA Charlotte (CLT) to San José (Alajuela) flights
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Dallas to San José (Alajuela)
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,772 mi 2h 56m nonstop -1h behind

DAL–SJO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,046
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAL → SJO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
SJO → DAL
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays →

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric DAL→SJO DFW→SJO
Distance from DAL 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 19
Flight time 2h 56m 3h 57m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Dallas.
DAL: CDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 5:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,772 mi / 2,852 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

DAL–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,772 mi / 2,852 km
Flight time2h 56m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Juan Santamaría International Airport take about 2h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,772 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Miami.
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Dallas.
Yes, return flights from SJO to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAL to SJO

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAL to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to SJO is about 2 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,772 miles (2,852 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).