Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJO) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJO): American Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 1,781 miles (2,866 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Houston, Houston and Guanacaste and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DFW to SJO
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book DFW to SJO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DFW to SJO with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (HOU)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Guanacaste (LIR)American Airlines, then SANSARZ
- Via Cancun (CUN)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Volaris Costa Rica and VolarisQ6
- Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then AVIANCA and Copa Airlines
- Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
Q6 - Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines the whole wayQ6
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Guadalajara (GDL)American Airlines and Volaris, then Volaris Costa RicaQ6
DFW to SJO: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to SJO?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJO).
How far is Dallas from San Jose by plane?
Dallas (DFW) and San Jose (SJO) are 1,781 miles (2,866 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DFW to SJO award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does DFW to SJO cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DFW to SJO with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Dallas and San Jose?
The most direct connections are through Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU), Guanacaste (LIR), Cancun (CUN) and Austin (AUS). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Houston.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.