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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA476
AA American
738
2:24 PM
CST T1
8:05 PM
CDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA320
AA American
738
11:35 PM
CST TM
5:02 AM+1
CDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1053
AA American
738
10:11 AM
CDT TA
1:22 PM
CST
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2731
AA American
738
7:16 PM
CDT TD
10:20 PM
CST
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San José (Alajuela) to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,781 mi 4h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 47 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, 47 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 12 738 4h27-4h41 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 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
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,298
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.

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 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
+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 27m to 4h 41m.
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 4h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
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 approximately 4h 27m to 4h 41m. The route covers 1,781 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from SJO to DFW. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, APF, MEM, SRQ, PBI, TPA, TYS, AUS, BNA, CHS, ILM, TEB, RDU, SAT, DSM, TTN, OAK, SEA, SAL, IAH, GUA, MIA, LAX, YUL, JFK, LTN, BOG, MCO, MEX, HOU, GDL, ATL, DEN, FLL, CLT, MSP, YYZ, ORD, EWR, LIR, MAD, BWI, SFO, IAD, CDG, AMS and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 4 hours 27 minutes to 4 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,866 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).