Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Dallas from $263 SJC → DFW
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The cheapest return found recently is $263 with Southwest Airlines, 2 Dec – 7 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $263, 2 Dec to 7 Dec
- Usual return price
- $361 to $557
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $263 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $361 to $557.
Cheapest return found recently
$263
2 Dec – 7 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Leaves 6:30 a.m. · Return leaves 10:59 p.m. · 31 h 18 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$263 2 Dec – 7 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $170 to $637.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 26 Nov to 13 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov – 30 Nov | $656 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 7 Dec | $263 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $458 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $263.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Dallas
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 2 Dec – 7 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Dallas?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $542 | $464 | +73% | 37 |
| 7–13 days | $519 | $469 | +65% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $314 | $231 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $351 | $231 | +12% | 34 |
| 60–89 days | $458 | $170 | +46% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $473 | $335 | +51% | 17 |
| 180+ days | $464 | $464 | +48% | 11 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Dallas
67 km from San Jose
$213
$50 less than flying from San Jose
2 Dec – 7 Dec · SFO → DFW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Oakland → Dallas
61 km from San Jose
$352
$89 more than flying from San Jose
2 Dec – 7 Dec · OAK → DFW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Monterey → Dallas
82 km from San Jose
$752
$489 more than flying from San Jose
1 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 · MRY → DFW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Francisco → Dallas
67 km from San Jose
$93
30 Dec · SFO → DFW · stops unknown
found 2 days ago
Sacramento → Dallas
142 km from San Jose
$102
15 Dec · SMF → DFW · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Oakland → Dallas
61 km from San Jose
$279
14 Nov · OAK → DFW · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Santa Rosa → Dallas
142 km from San Jose
$371
21 Nov · STS → DFW · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 2 Dec – 7 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Jose to Dallas?
The cheapest return found recently is $263 with Southwest Airlines, 2 Dec to 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $361 to $557.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Dallas?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $263, 2 Dec to 7 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Dallas?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Dallas?
Between 26 Nov and 13 Jan 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work