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$157+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to District of Columbia

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SJO — IAD
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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Average price

$280

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dom. 11/24:21 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 48mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/81:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$255
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/66:06 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 09mCopa Airlines
dom. 3/92:18 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/275:30 amSJO - DCA
1 stop16h 29mUnited Airlines
dom. 3/306:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$256
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mié. 3/121:08 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop21h 01mVolaris El Salvador
dom. 3/232:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 2/19$257
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lun. 3/178:15 amSJO - IAD
2 stops22h 35mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/256:27 amIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$272
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dom. 3/95:40 amSJO - IAD
1 stop21h 39mUnited Airlines
mié. 3/196:00 amIAD - SJO
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$277
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mar. 5/64:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
lun. 5/122:35 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 2/19$284
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jue. 5/156:03 amSJO - DCA
1 stop15h 09mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/207:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop13h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290
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sáb. 2/222:19 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 01mDelta
lun. 2/2412:56 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop10h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/19$370
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sáb. 2/222:19 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 20mDelta
dom. 3/91:59 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/19$370
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vie. 4/412:12 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 34mJetBlue
dom. 4/66:05 amDCA - SJO
1 stop6h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$377
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mar. 5/68:45 amSJO - DCA
2 stops12h 55mSouthwest
mar. 5/131:10 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$459

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San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/6

6:06 pm-3:15 am

1 stop8h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 3/9

2:18 am-7:34 am

1 stop7h 16m

$256

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/27

5:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 4/1

7:59 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 12m

$256

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/12

1:08 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop21h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 3/23

2:22 am-10:14 am

1 stop9h 52m

$257

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/6

1:46 pm-11:09 am

1 stop20h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 3/8

3:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop9h 14m

$264

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/17

8:15 am-8:50 am

2 stops22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/26

6:27 am-12:54 pm

2 stops8h 27m

$272

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/9

5:40 am-5:19 am

1 stop21h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/19

6:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$277

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/6

4:20 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 5/12

2:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

$284

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 5/15

6:03 am-11:12 pm

1 stop15h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 5/20

7:00 am-6:36 pm

1 stop13h 36m

$290

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/6

2:19 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 3/9

12:34 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$370

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 4/4

12:12 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 4/6

6:05 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 56m

$377

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Travel insights for flights from San José to District of Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to District of Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San José to District of Columbia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to District of Columbia?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San José to District of Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia are United Airlines ($157), Delta ($157), and Volaris El Salvador ($160).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia?

    Consider Avianca (77%), Avianca Costa Rica (77%) or United Airlines (64%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $150. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $210 on average our data indicates $754 when flying from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from San José, San José Province to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San José to District of Columbia

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San José to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$173Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$204Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$225Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$264Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$339Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$363Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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