Dallas-Fort Worth to San Jose (DFW–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,436 mi airlines 84/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BA4435
BA British
321
8:15 AM
MDT TC
10:11 AM
PDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA3149
AA American
321
8:20 AM
MDT TB
10:16 AM
PDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AS4138
AS Alaska
321
8:20 AM
MDT
10:16 AM
PDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AS4346
AS Alaska
321
8:23 AM
MDT
10:10 AM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2821
AA American
321
8:23 AM
MDT
10:10 AM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2822
AA American
738
11:28 AM
MDT
1:12 PM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA3146
AA American
738
12:46 PM
MDT TB
2:35 PM
PDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA1059
AA American
7M8
7:18 PM
MDT TC
8:54 PM
PDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AY4297
AY Finnair
B38M
7:32 PM
MDT TA
9:30 PM
PDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
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BA4317
BA British
7M8
8:13 PM
MDT
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AS4655
AS Alaska
7M8
8:13 PM
MDT
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA364
AA American
7M8
8:13 PM
MDT
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA1019
AA American
7M8
5:53 AM
PDT TA
11:18 AM
MDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
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BA5633
BA British
7M8
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:39 AM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AS6167
AS Alaska
738
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:39 AM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AY5713
AY Finnair
738
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:39 AM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA2821
AA American
321
11:00 AM
PDT TA
4:35 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4346
AS Alaska
321
11:00 AM
PDT TA
4:35 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4086
AY Finnair
321
11:06 AM
PDT TA
4:41 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4138
AS Alaska
321
11:06 AM
PDT TA
4:41 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3149
AA American
321
11:06 AM
PDT TA
4:41 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA2822
AA American
738
2:02 PM
PDT TA
7:43 PM
MDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1853
BA British
738
2:07 PM
PDT TA
7:43 PM
MDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3146
AA American
738
3:18 PM
PDT TA
9:00 PM
MDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to San Jose
4 carriers, 84 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 84 Flights/wk 1,436 mi 2h 19m nonstop -1h behind 96 1-stop hubs

DFW–SJC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,436 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 41 321, 738, 7M8 2h36-3h56 50% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 21 321, 7M8 3h46-3h56 50% Oneworld
BA British Airways 14 321, 7M8 3h46-3h56 50% Oneworld
AY Finnair 7 B38M 3h58 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS, BA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS, BA
B38MAY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + AY + BA (83 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to SJC direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
84
Outbound / wk
84
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
96
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,330
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
DFW → SJC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
Return
SJC → DFW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric DFW→SJC DAL→SJC
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3
Weekly flights 84 14
Flight time 2h 19m 2h 17m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Jose is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,436 mi / 2,310 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m to 3h 58m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,436 mi / 2,310 km
Flight time2h 19m to 3h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights84 out / 84 return
1-stop connections96 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 2h 19m to 3h 58m. The route covers 1,436 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and British Airways.
There are approximately 84 nonstop flights per week from DFW to SJC. The return direction has about 84 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, LBB, PWA, RIL, OKC, SAF, TRM, MRY, ABQ, SAT, SBA, PAE, SBP, JAC, BFI, TUS, ASE, COS, IAH, SFO, OMA, BZN, MSO, MEM, SGF, MLI, YVR, JAN, IND, SFB, SDF, ESN, STL, SAV, BNA, TEB, AGS, MSY, BHM, CAE, CHS, CMH, SRQ, HPN, RSW, YYZ, RDU, MCO, HDN, IAD, PIT, PVR, JAX, LGA, ICT, MIA, OPF, YUL, SJD, JFK, KOA, PHL, MSP, AUS, BJX, ORD, BUR, DEN, ONT, SNA, LAS, LAX, PHX, SAN, MDW, SLC, BOI, HOU, PDX, GEG, SEA, GDL, ATL, RNO, BCN, NRT, PSP, BWI, PBI, ZCL, MLM, CMA, HCR, HNL, HND and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from SJC to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. 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 DFW to SJC

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to SJC ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes to 3 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,436 miles (2,310 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).