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

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1,781 mi airlines 26/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1378
AA American
738
12:03 AM
CST T1
5:39 AM
MDT
5h 36m
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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San José (Alajuela) to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 26 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,781 mi 4h 27m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

SJO–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 4h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 26 738 4h27-5h38 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (26 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, SJO to DFW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,502
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
SJO → DFW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
DFW → SJO
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

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

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric SJO→DFW LIR→DFW
Distance from SJO 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 26 19
Flight time 4h 27m 4h 33m
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,781 mi / 2,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 27m to 5h 38m.
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.

SJO–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,781 mi / 2,866 km
Flight time4h 27m to 5h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights26 out / 19 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 4h 27m to 5h 38m. The route covers 1,781 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from SJO to DFW. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, AUS, MEM, PBI, SRQ, TYS, ILM, SAT, DSM, TEB, SEA, IAH, MIA, YUL, JFK, LAX, BOG, SAL, YYZ, GUA, ORD, HOU, MEX, BNA, LIR, MCO, ATL, GDL, FLL, CLT, EWR, DEN, TPA, BWI, SFO, IAD, MAD, FRA and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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 DFW

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJO to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to DFW ranges from 4 hours 27 minutes to 5 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,866 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).