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$62+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San José (SJO)

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WAS — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 Friday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
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One-way from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$461 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/94:35 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop16h 59mCopa Airlines
Wed 3/195:51 amSJO - BWI
1 stop7h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$279
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/53:35 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1111:30 amSJO - BWI
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$280
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/55:27 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/1112:26 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/46:12 amIAD - SJO
1 stop15h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1012:05 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops26h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$286
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/102:30 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1611:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$287
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.
Mon 2/243:34 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 34mCopa Airlines
Tue 2/254:09 amSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290
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Wed 4/25:05 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Tue 4/84:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 2/19$292
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/211:54 amDCA - SJO
1 stop12h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/122:20 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$294
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/412:26 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop10h 46mDelta
Wed 3/127:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/20$298
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/202:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 3/2811:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop22h 54mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 2/19$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 2/226:00 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Sat 3/87:00 amSJO - IAD
1 stop11h 43mDelta
Deal found 2/19$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 2/238:56 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/612:35 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop10h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$353

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/9

4:35 pm-7:34 am

1 stop16h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/19

5:51 am-3:11 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$279

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/5

3:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/10

11:30 am-7:21 am

1 stop17h 51m

$280

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/5

5:27 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

12:26 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$282

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/4

6:12 am-9:05 pm

1 stop15h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

8:15 am-1:22 pm

2 stops27h 07m

$286

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/10

2:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/16

11:15 am-12:09 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$287

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/24

3:34 pm-8:08 am

1 stop17h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/25

4:09 am-2:03 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$290

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

5:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/8

4:20 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

$292

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/2

11:54 am-11:19 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

2:20 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$294

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/4

12:26 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop10h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

7:00 am-8:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$298

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/20

2:22 am-10:14 am

1 stop9h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/28

11:15 am-12:09 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$302

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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.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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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 February 20, 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 47% 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 Tuesday evenings 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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and Alaska 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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 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 Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $279 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Volaris El Salvador, starting at $282 and $286 round-trip. Copa Airlines is currently priced 30% 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 $62. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa 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?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Baltimore/Washington - San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • 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 (86%), Avianca Costa Rica (86%) and United Airlines (58%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $453 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is $125 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $186.

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

    Most of the time, Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province flights that have layovers will stop in Panama City. Panama City is followed by San Salvador in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province. Fort Lauderdale comes in third as the most popular layover location on Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province flights.

  • 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 $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 $26 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 $26 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?

    Of the flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Orlando. Guatemala City is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province.

  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$179Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$182Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$234Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$242Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$270Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$372Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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