How many flights from Dallas to San Jose are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.2% of flights from Dallas to San Jose were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct flights are a less common option for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Dallas to San Jose?

The typical direct flight from Dallas to San Jose has a median duration of 3 hours and 39 minutes, covering a distance of 2310 kilometers. Flights with one stop typically take longer, with a median duration of 5 hours and 21 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with non-stop travel on this route.

Are non-stop flights from Dallas to San Jose worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Dallas to San Jose typically cost 49% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $599, while connecting flights had a median price of $401. Non-stop flights represented a small portion of the overall options, accounting for about 3.7% of observed flights across the trailing 90 days.

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Dallas to San Jose: Overview

Insights for flights from Dallas to San Jose

When planning cheap flights from Dallas to San Jose, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $230. Other cost-effective options include December, where the median fare is $245, and June, with a median fare of $297. These months offer the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from Dallas to San Jose typically range from $315–$673, with a median of $488. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 3.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Dallas to San Jose. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect to have at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Dallas to San Jose takes about 12h 27m, including connections. This median flight time accounts for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, reflecting the total duration from departure to arrival. The journey covers a distance of 2310 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Jose

Regular price: $282 - $369

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to San Jose is $282 to $369. The current lowest deal is $218 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 16.

now $218

Low $282

High $369

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Jose

The cheapest month to fly from DFW to SJC is October, with a median price of $230. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $632. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

October

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Flights from $230

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Flights from $632

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Direct flights from Dallas to San Jose

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Last-minute flights going from Dallas to San Jose

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$393

$236

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$354

$236

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$353

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$365

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$365

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Dallas (DAL) - San Jose (SJC)

$704

$307

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dallas to San Jose

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Dec 1 - Dec 8

$776 → $306

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$788 → $335

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$788 → $340

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Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to San Jose

Dallas - San Jose route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Dallas to San Jose are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $230

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to San Jose, with a median price of $230.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 12h 27m to San Jose

Flights from Dallas to San Jose typically take 12h 27m, making it a medium-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 3.2% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights for the Dallas to San Jose route.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals available

Deals for flights from Dallas to San Jose are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a primary option for flights from Dallas to San Jose.

📍 ~20 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

San Jose main airports to arrive at

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International Airport is ideal for reaching San Jose and the surrounding Silicon Valley area.

📍 ~5 km from San Jose city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Airports nearby San Jose used as alternative

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International offers the most extensive route network in Northern California and more carrier options.

📍 ~55 km from San Jose (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$131

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Jose

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Dallas to San Jose is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this window had an average price of $408. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to $508, while flights booked 14-27 days out were significantly higher, averaging $768.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Dallas to San Jose is considered to be $315 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $488. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $673 or less.

Historically, October has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Dallas to San Jose, with a median price of $230. December also offered favorable prices, with a median of $245. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $488, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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Dallas to San Jose: Overview

Insights for flights from Dallas to San Jose

How much is a round trip from Dallas to San Jose

Regular price: $282 - $369

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to San Jose is $282 to $369. The current lowest deal is $218 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 16.

now $218

Low $282

High $369

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to San Jose

The cheapest month to fly from DFW to SJC is October, with a median price of $230. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $632. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $230

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $632

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