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

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1,781 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 57m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA476
AA American
B38M
1:00 PM
CST T1
6:40 PM
CDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1053+1
AA American
B38M
10:41 AM
CDT TA
1:57 PM
CST
4h 16m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
IAH Houston 6h UA AAASAY Houston (IAH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 6h 22m ACAV AAAVQR San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 43m VB AABAIB Monterrey (MTY) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MCO Orlando 7h 8m F9Q6WN AAASAY Orlando (MCO) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 18m AFDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 25m AMAVQ6 AAAMAY Mexico City (MEX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
HOU Houston 7h 25m WN AAASBA Houston (HOU) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MIA Miami 7h 27m AAACAV AAASAY Miami (MIA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
GUA Guatemala City 9h 48m ACAVCM AAQR Guatemala City (GUA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 1m AS AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
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San José (Alajuela) to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,781 mi 4h 40m 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 40m. 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 7 B38M 4h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,962
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
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
DFW → SJO
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
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 7 7
Flight time 4h 40m 4h 30m
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 40m 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 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 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 40m 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 Monterrey.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DFW 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-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 7 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 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,866 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 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 Monterrey. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).