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

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1,436 mi airlines 123/wk
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Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 55m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA5633cs
BA British
738
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:44 AM
CDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4742cs
IB Iberia
7M8
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:39 AM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1019+5
AA American
B38M
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:44 AM
CDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6167cs
AS Alaska
7M8
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:44 AM
CDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5713cs
AY Finnair
738
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:44 AM
CDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR9230+1
QR Qatar
321
11:00 AM
PDT TA
4:35 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2821+1
AA American
321
11:00 AM
PDT TA
4:35 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4346cs
AS Alaska
321
11:00 AM
PDT TA
4:35 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4362+1
QF Qant
321
11:06 AM
PDT TA
4:40 PM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2572
AA American
738
11:48 AM
PDT TA
5:30 PM
CDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AS4117
AS Alaska
738
11:48 AM
PDT TA
5:30 PM
CDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
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QR2913
QR Qatar
738
2:02 PM
PDT TA
7:43 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2822+1
AA American
738
2:02 PM
PDT TA
7:43 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1853cs
BA British
738
2:02 PM
PDT TA
7:43 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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QF4194+1
QF Qant
738
2:08 PM
PDT TA
7:44 PM
CDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4615
IB Iberia
738
2:08 PM
PDT TA
7:44 PM
CDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA436
AA American
738
2:34 PM
PDT TA
8:16 PM
CDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7499
RJ Royal Jordanian
738
2:35 PM
PDT TA
8:17 PM
CDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2821+1
AA American
321
8:23 AM
CDT TC
10:10 AM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4346+1
AS Alaska
321
8:23 AM
CDT TA
10:10 AM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AS4117
AS Alaska
738
9:15 AM
CDT
10:56 AM
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2572
AA American
738
9:15 AM
CDT
10:56 AM
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2822+1
AA American
738
11:28 AM
CDT
1:12 PM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA436
AA American
738
12:00 PM
CDT
1:42 PM
PDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2913
QR Qatar
738
12:00 PM
CDT
1:42 PM
PDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4300+1
IB Iberia
7M8
7:23 PM
CDT
9:21 PM
PDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4655cs
AS Alaska
B38M
8:13 PM
CDT TC
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4297cs
AY Finnair
7M8
8:13 PM
CDT TC
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4317cs
BA British
B38M
8:13 PM
CDT TC
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA364+3
AA American
7M8
8:46 PM
CDT TA
10:31 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7016
RJ Royal Jordanian
7M8
8:46 PM
CDT
10:32 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1940
AA American
7M8
9:27 PM
CDT
11:13 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2310
QR Qatar
7M8
9:27 PM
CDT
11:13 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Jose to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 123 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 123 Flights/wk 1,436 mi 3h 34m nonstop +2h ahead 153 1-stop hubs

SJC–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Royal Jordanian lead the route. The flight covers 1,436 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 153 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, IB, QF, QR 35 321, 738, B38M 3h35-3h44 100% Oneworld AS, AY, BA, IB, QF, QR
RJ Royal Jordanian 4 738 3h42 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS, QF, QR
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, AY, BA, IB, QF, QR, RJ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS, IB
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + RJ (39 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, SJC to DFW direction.
Mon
18
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
18
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
123
Outbound / wk
102
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
153
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,811
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric SJC→DFW OAK→DFW SFO→DFW
Distance from SJC 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 18
Weekly flights 123 384
Flight time 3h 34m 3h 47m 3h 32m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,436 mi / 2,310 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m to 3h 44m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

SJC–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,436 mi / 2,310 km
Flight time3h 34m to 3h 44m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights123 out / 102 return
1-stop connections153 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 34m to 3h 44m. The route covers 1,436 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Royal Jordanian. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 123 nonstop flights per week from SJC to DFW. The return direction has about 102 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, ADS, APA, SCF, LBB, SAF, MTJ, ELP, FAT, TUS, GJT, MRY, ICT, HDN, PVU, SBA, TEX, STS, YUM, EGE, OKC, VNY, ASE, NUQ, SGR, SBP, CLD, LNK, JAC, MAF, SUS, HWD, CPS, ABQ, MSY, BRO, OMA, BZN, SFO, RST, STL, MSO, LIT, MTY, RIL, FCA, SAT, BMI, BNA, YYC, SDF, MSN, MKE, IND, ECP, LUK, SBN, TYS, CMH, SAV, AVL, BFI, AGS, GNV, MCO, CLE, CLT, GSP, JAX, FCM, RDU, PDK, PIT, YIP, BUF, UST, UES, TEB, ABE, SRQ, EYW, NAS, DCA, TTN, IAD, RIC, FLL, PBI, APF, ILM, MMU, PIE, PAE, BCT, CHO, SUA, MIA, PHL, HPN, LGA, EWR, OPF, GCM, BOS, LIR, ANC, PLS, STT, KOA, ORD, DTW, YVR, ONT, PHX, LAX, AUS, ATL, LAS, DEN, MSP, SLC, DUB, HNL, BOI, SEA, BWI, OGG, SAN, PDX, MLM, SNA, IAH, PSP, GEG, GDL, ARN, BUR, RNO, HOU, HND, MDW, ZCL, BCN, BJX, NRT, YYZ, TUL, SJD, PVR, MFR, SYD, JWN and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from DFW to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and MRY. 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 SJC to DFW

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Royal Jordanian. With 123 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJC to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to DFW ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,436 miles (2,310 km). There are approximately 123 weekly flights outbound and 102 return, totaling 225 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

153 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Monterey (MRY).