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$103+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San José (SJO)

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WAS — SJO
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$105
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$671
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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
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San José
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 December 22, 2024.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Thu 1/165:00 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 12/22$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/315:00 amIAD - SJO
2 stops16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/161:11 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/296:20 amBWI - SJO
2 stops18h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:30 amSJO - BWI
2 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$417
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:30 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/221:46 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$427
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/313:31 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop22h 41mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/165:23 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop19h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/22$472
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/296:20 amBWI - SJO
1 stop6h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/211:57 amSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/296:20 amBWI - SJO
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/225:51 amSJO - BWI
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/314:33 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/226:30 amSJO - DCA
1 stop14h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/306:00 amBWI - SJO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Wed 1/227:00 amSJO - BWI
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/21$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/298:37 amIAD - SJO
1 stop16h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/226:30 amSJO - IAD
1 stop14h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$710
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/303:25 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Wed 1/227:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/21$737
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/253:25 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop19h 53mFrontier
Sun 12/2911:38 amSJO - IAD
1 stop27h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$781

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Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/19

1:24 am-10:17 am

1 stop9h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/31

11:15 am-11:09 am

1 stop22h 54m

$289

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/20

3:24 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

5:51 am-2:03 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$290

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/6

1:00 pm-10:17 am

1 stop22h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

4:40 pm-1:10 am

1 stop6h 30m

$292

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/27

8:05 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops18h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/8

3:14 pm-1:23 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$293

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/11

11:55 pm-3:45 am

Nonstop4h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/16

5:00 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$294

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/26

12:57 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

7:30 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$302

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/1

6:26 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop19h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

6:30 am-3:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$310

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/12

10:45 am-12:59 am

2 stops15h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/16

1:57 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$314

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/21

4:49 pm-8:21 am

1 stop17h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/27

4:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$324

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/12

9:20 pm-11:18 am

1 stop14h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/16

1:57 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 43m

$325

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  • 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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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 22, 2024.

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 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 December 22, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines 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.
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.7
Good
1,713 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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  • 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 Volaris El Salvador. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $289 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and Avianca, starting at $290 and $291 round-trip. Volaris El Salvador is currently priced 27% 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 Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $105. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, 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 most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province are Avianca (88%), Avianca Costa Rica (88%) and United Airlines (86%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $360 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is $123 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $210.

  • 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 Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, or Soberania National Park. Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park can be visited by traveling about 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 18.4 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 $12 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 $39 per day.

  • 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$179Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$214Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$237Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$332Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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