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

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1,436 mi airlines 84/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 45m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1019
AA American
7M8
5:53 AM
PDT TA
11:18 AM
MDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5633
BA British
7M8
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:39 AM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6167
AS Alaska
738
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:39 AM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5713
AY Finnair
738
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:39 AM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
Prices
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
BA4435
BA British
321
8:15 AM
MDT TC
10:11 AM
PDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3149
AA American
321
8:20 AM
MDT TB
10:16 AM
PDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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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AA2821
AA American
321
8:23 AM
MDT
10:10 AM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4346
AS Alaska
321
8:23 AM
MDT
10:10 AM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2822
AA American
738
11:28 AM
MDT
1:12 PM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3146
AA American
738
11:28 AM
MDT TB
1:02 PM
PDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1059
AA American
7M8
7:18 PM
MDT TC
8:54 PM
PDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4297
AY Finnair
B38M
7:32 PM
MDT TA
9:30 PM
PDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4655
AS Alaska
7M8
8:13 PM
MDT
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA364
AA American
7M8
8:13 PM
MDT
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4317
BA British
7M8
8:13 PM
MDT
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Jose to Dallas-Fort Worth
4 carriers, 84 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 84 Flights/wk 1,436 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 85 1-stop hubs

SJC–DFW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 1,436 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 85 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 34 321, 738, 7M8 3h35-4h42 73% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 21 321, 738 3h35-3h39 73% Oneworld
AY Finnair 14 321, 738 3h35-3h39 73% Oneworld
BA British Airways 14 738, 7M8 3h36-3h39 73% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS, AY
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, AY, BA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, BA
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, SJC to DFW 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 SJC to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,504
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
SJC → DFW
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
80%
Return
DFW → SJC
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → DFW delays →

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 4 1 12
Weekly flights 84 1 249
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 31m 3h 26m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,436 mi / 2,310 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 4h 42m.
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 35m to 4h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights84 out / 84 return
1-stop connections85 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 35m to 4h 42m. 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 SJC to DFW. The return direction has about 84 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, MTJ, SUS, FAT, SAF, OAK, SBA, TEX, HDN, SCF, NUQ, SAT, LNK, MRY, STL, EGE, BZN, ASE, OMA, JAC, MTY, BFI, SBN, LUK, YYC, SDF, BNA, PDK, AGS, MCO, GSP, RDU, UST, JAX, UES, BUF, EYW, SRQ, DCA, FLL, PBI, IAD, BCT, OPF, TEB, MIA, BOS, EWR, HOU, ANC, KOA, ORD, GEG, ONT, AUS, PHX, LAS, LAX, DEN, SLC, SEA, RNO, BOI, SAN, PSP, SNA, PDX, ATL, YVR, MLM, HNL, BWI, BUR, OGG, BJX, GDL, MDW, SJD, NRT, MSP, HND, ZCL, BCN, PVR and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour 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, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. With 84 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 35 minutes to 4 hours 42 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

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