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

SJO Airport Page →
1,772 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 8 hubs
HOU Houston 5h 55m WN → EJALBQQHD Houston (HOU) to Dallas flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 6m AFDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas flights
MCO Orlando 7h 6m F9Q6WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Dallas flights
MIA Miami 7h 49m AAACAV → WN Miami (MIA) to Dallas flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 3m AS → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas flights
SFO San Francisco 11h 19m UA → EJAJTLTWY San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 18h 32m B6 → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dallas flights
CLT Charlotte ~8h 36m AA → EJAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San José (Alajuela) to Dallas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,772 mi 3h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SJO and DAL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SJO Routes DAL Routes SJO Live Flights DAL Live Flights DAL Delays
All flights from Dallas (DAL) Dallas to San José (Alajuela) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
HOU ~5h 55m ATL ~7h 6m MCO ~7h 6m MIA ~7h 49m CLT ~8h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
815
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJO → DAL
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
DAL → SJO
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric SJO→DAL LIR→DAL
Distance from SJO – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 3h 32m 3h 38m
Liberia (LIR) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,772 mi / 2,852 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 32m gate to gate.
Facts

SJO–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,772 mi / 2,852 km
Flight time3h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Dallas Love Field take about 3h 32m 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, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DAL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dallas is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from DAL to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIR. 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 SJO to DAL

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

SJO to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to DAL is about 3 hours 32 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, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).