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$92+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San José (SJO)

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WAS — SJO
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$268
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$92
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$472

Good round-trip deal

$365 or less

Good one-way deal

$201 or less
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:40 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop16h 47mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/1412:28 pmSJO - BWI
2 stops21h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/288:17 pmBWI - SJO
2 stops17h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/22:15 pmSJO - BWI
2 stops17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/249:32 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/276:07 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop19h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$273
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/122:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/195:00 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$273
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/222:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop24h 22mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 4/2811:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop23h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/1$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/92:15 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop17h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$276
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/239:28 amIAD - SJO
1 stop11h 32mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/303:07 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop11h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/1$276
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Tue 6/32:35 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Mon 6/95:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/1$277
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Wed 4/305:50 amBWI - SJO
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Tue 6/31:24 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/31$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Wed 9/241:18 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/30$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/54:49 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop7h 05mCopa Airlines
Tue 4/86:07 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop19h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/31$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 11/96:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/162:05 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$310

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San José that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/6

7:40 pm-10:27 am

1 stop16h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

12:28 pm-11:46 am

2 stops21h 18m

$268

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/28

8:17 pm-11:19 am

2 stops17h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/2

11:59 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 36m

$270

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/24

9:32 pm-11:18 am

1 stop15h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

5:52 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$273

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

2:00 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop24h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

11:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$274

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

9:28 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

3:07 pm-4:20 am

1 stop11h 13m

$276

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

2:15 pm-9:24 am

1 stop17h 09m

$276

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/3

2:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$277

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

2:22 am-10:14 am

1 stop9h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/2

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$283

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/30

5:50 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

1:24 pm-12:48 am

1 stop9h 24m

$284

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

6:17 am-10:17 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

2:10 pm-12:02 am

1 stop7h 52m

$288

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 WAS to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated April 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Washington, D.C. to San José. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 9 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $268 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Copa Airlines, starting at $270 and $273 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $92. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Volaris El Salvador, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

    On average you can expect to pay $455 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is $197 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $194.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    If you're on a layover in Panama City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, or Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal can be visited by traveling about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those landing in Panama City looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $14 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in San Salvador?

    Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center are currently the most popular points of interest in San Salvador at the moment. Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador and Monsenor Romero Center are located about 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi, respectively from San Salvador El Salvador Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in San Salvador can rent one for about $25 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Fort Lauderdale?

    Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are the most popular attractions in Fort Lauderdale if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park can be visited by traveling about 4.1 mi, 2.1 mi, and 4.2 mi respectively from Fort Lauderdale. Travelers can book a car rental at Fort Lauderdale for about $27 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San José 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 Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 Washington, D.C. to San José

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to San José. 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$214Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$233Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$269Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$372Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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