Dallas-Fort Worth to San José (Alajuela) (DFW–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,781 mi airlines 19/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1053
AA American
738
10:42 AM
MDT TC
1:55 PM
CST
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2731
AA American
738
6:30 PM
MDT
9:36 PM
CST
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1453
AA American
738
7:40 PM
MDT TC
11:17 PM
CST
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1378
AA American
738
2:07 AM
CST T1
7:34 AM
MDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA476
AA American
738
2:24 PM
CST TM
8:05 PM
MDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1080
AA American
738
3:23 PM
CST T1
9:01 PM
MDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA320
AA American
738
11:35 PM
CST TM
5:02 AM+1
MDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas-Fort Worth to San José (Alajuela)
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 1,781 mi 3h 37m nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

DFW–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 3h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 19 738 3h37-4h13 52% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (19 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 SJO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,490
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 → SJO
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
SJO → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric DFW→SJO DAL→SJO
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 19 1
Flight time 3h 37m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San José (Alajuela) is 0 hours the same as Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,781 mi / 2,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 37m to 4h 13m.
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.

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–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,781 mi / 2,866 km
Flight time3h 37m to 4h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 26 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 3h 37m to 4h 13m. The route covers 1,781 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from DFW to SJO. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, PBI, ILM, ECP, SRQ, LIM, MSY, TEB, CMH, OPF, SJU, MSP, YUL, GUA, SAL, BOG, JFK, YYZ, SFO, IAH, HOU, LAX, MEX, FLL, GDL, MIA, ATL, CLT, BNA, BWI, DEN, ORD, CUN, MCO, IAD, EWR, CDG, MAD, FRA and SUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJO 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 SJO

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DFW to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to SJO ranges from 3 hours 37 minutes to 4 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,866 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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