Costa Rica to United States · 1,781 miles (2,866 km)

San Jose (SJO) to Dallas (DFW) flights

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8,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from San Jose (SJO) to Dallas (DFW) starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.59. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Dallas (DFW): 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.

How many miles SJO to DFW costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines8,000$33.59–104.19
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$33.59–104.19
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$53.59–124.19
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$33.59–104.19
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$56.99–127.59
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines15,000$33.59–104.19
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$33.59–104.19
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$33.59–104.19
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$33.59–104.19
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines23,000$56.99–127.59

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SJO to DFW

Book SJO to DFW with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SJO to DFW 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
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Guanacaste (LIR)SANSA and Edelweiss Air, then American Airlines
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  • Via Cancun (CUN)Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
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  • Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA and Copa Airlines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
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    Copa Airlines logo
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  • Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way
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  • Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
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    Q6
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    Volaris logo
  • Via Tampa (TPA)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
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    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
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    AVIANCA logo
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    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines the whole way
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    Q6
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris Costa Rica, then American Airlines and Volaris
    Q6
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See all 23 in Routes

SJO to DFW: common questions

How many miles does SJO to DFW cost?

In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.59. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SJO to DFW?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Dallas (DFW).

How far is San Jose from Dallas by plane?

San Jose (SJO) and Dallas (DFW) 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 SJO to DFW 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.

Where can I connect between San Jose and Dallas?

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.