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

SJO Airport Page →
1,781 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 30m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA476
AA American
B38M
2:10 PM
CST T1
7:49 PM
CDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA320
AA American
738
11:59 PM
CST T1
5:21 AM+1
CDT
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1053
AA American
7M8
11:07 AM
CDT TC
2:04 PM
CST
3h 57m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2203
QR Qatar
7M8
11:24 AM
CDT
2:37 PM
CST
4h 13m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA467
AA American
738
7:26 PM
CDT TC
10:38 PM
CST
4h 12m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8170
QR Qatar
738
7:26 PM
CDT TC
10:38 PM
CST
4h 12m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
IAH Houston 6h 3m ACPWRUA AAASAY Houston (IAH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 6h 5m ACAVIB AAAVF9 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
HOU Houston 6h 12m WN AAASBA Houston (HOU) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CUN Cancún 6h 13m Q6Y4 AAAYBA Cancún (CUN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 43m AMAVQ6 AAAMAY Mexico City (MEX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MIA Miami 7h 8m 6RAAAC AAASAY Miami (MIA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MCO Orlando 7h 10m B6F9Q6 AAAYCX Orlando (MCO) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 32m B6NK AAASAY Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 42m AFDLKL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
GUA Guatemala City 8h 7m ACAVCM AAF9QR Guatemala City (GUA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
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San José (Alajuela) to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,781 mi 4h 31m nonstop +1h ahead

SJO–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 4h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 12 738, B38M 4h22-4h39 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (12 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,276
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
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
DFW → SJO
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
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 2
Weekly flights 12 19
Flight time 4h 31m 4h 9m
Airports within 200 miles of SJO 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 José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,781 mi / 2,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 31m gate to gate.
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 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 19 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 4h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 1,781 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SJO to DFW: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, El Salvador and William P. Hobby.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJO to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to DFW is about 4 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,866 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, El Salvador and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).