Flying from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is Dallas's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) taking off from here.
The average length of a direct Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is 4 hours 10 minutes.
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Dallas. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with American Airlines at 7:09pm. Choose the first DFW to SJO departure operated by American Airlines at 9:57am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Your flight from Dallas to SJO won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Get to your destination in one go from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Nonstop flights from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) can be booked from here.
American Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport leaving from DFW.
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines between DFW and SJO.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is American Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 65.33% of the time.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Dallas to SJO that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DFW and SJO include:
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
DFW is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Dallas Love Field and SJO:
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can get to DAL from the centre of Dallas in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Dallas Love Field the day before your Dallas to SJO flight:
Dallas Love Field has an on-time performance rate of 74%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Reserve a hotel close to SJO if you have a late flight from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, central San Jose is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, RM506 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,075. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Dallas to SJO if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit San Jose. January is when most people book flights from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Dallas to SJO plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Dallas to Juan Santamaria International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum are major attractions which should be on any well-planned San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to explore more of Costa Rica. Journey about 129 kilometres east to Limon to check off its must-visit sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Liberia is another well-known destination in Costa Rica and is around 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose. No trip is complete without dropping by Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola.