$104 Cheap Flights from Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

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Cheap Flights from Dallas to San José (DFW-SJO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $104 for one-way flights and $226 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
DFW
Dallas
SJO
San José
$226 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$226
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from Dallas to San José, returning Sat, Jan 31, priced at $226 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
DFW
Dallas
SJO
San José
$229 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from Dallas to San José, returning Sat, Jan 31, priced at $229 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Thu, Feb 5
DFW
Dallas
SJO
San José
$230 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Dallas to San José, returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $230 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 24
DFW
Dallas
SJO
San José
$233 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$233
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Dallas to San José, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $233 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 29
DFW
Dallas
SJO
San José
$237 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from Dallas to San José, returning Thu, Jan 29, priced at $237 found 3 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 5
DFW
Dallas
SJO
San José
$237 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Dallas to San José, returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $237 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 12
DFW
Dallas
SJO
San José
$293 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 7 from Dallas to San José, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $293 found 1 hour ago
American Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 30
DFW
Dallas
SJO
San José
$383 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$383
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 27 from Dallas to San José, returning Fri, Jan 30, priced at $383 found 1 day ago
Viva
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
DFW
Dallas
SJO
San José
$387 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Viva flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from Dallas to San José, returning Sat, May 2, priced at $387 found 2 hours ago
avianca
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 20
DFW
Dallas
SJO
San José
$394 Roundtrip, just found
$394
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Dallas to San José, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $394 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $220 - $571 per traveler.

Alternative airports near San José

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Juan Santamaria Intl. SJO. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $528
SJO
Juan Santamaria Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $528
Flights from Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)
Origin airport
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, Viva, avianca
Roundtrip price
$225
Distance
1780 mi
Average flight time
4 hours 8 mins

Dallas to San José Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Dallas to San José

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Dallas to San José are during the month of January. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Dallas to San José with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Dallas to San José

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Dallas to San José: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Dallas to San José

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Dallas to San José in 2026. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $104 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Dallas to San José flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Dallas to San José airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $104 or cheap return flight from $226 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
January is the cheapest month to fly from DFW to SJO. Planning your trip for the off-season is often the key to better flight prices.
Which airlines fly direct from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
If you're departing from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW), you can jump on a nonstop flight to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) with American Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
To find the cheapest airline flying from DFW to SJO, use Expedia's filter tool. Tailor your search based on what matters most to you, such as preferred carriers and seat class. You can then sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to discover the cheapest flight right away.
How many flights per day from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
When flying out of Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW), you can pick from an average of 2 daily nonstop flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
More travelers fly between DFW and SJO at 9 AM than at any other time of day. Rather skip the crowds? Travel outside of rush hours and you could save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from DFW to SJO?
Friday offers the most flights from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). Consider jetting off on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
The earliest flight taking off from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) is at around 9:59AM UTC-6. Board this plane and you'll touch down at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) at approximately 2:14PM UTC-6. The total time in the air is 4h 15m.
How long does it take to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
It takes roughly 4 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 1,800 mi from DFW to SJO.
What is the best time to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
To touch down at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) on schedule, opt for a flight that leaves from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San José from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)?
Explore your flight options from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). This is the only airport in San José you can fly into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from DFW to SJO shortly before your trip is typically more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your travel dates and times, you could grab a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a DFW to SJO flight and hotel package?
Booking a DFW to SJO flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Pick from our extensive range of hotels and then add activities, flights and car rentals to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
If you reserved your DFW to SJO flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for more information.

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