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$128+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SJO — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$205
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$280

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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Tue 3/1111:30 amSJO - BWI
2 stops10h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/188:27 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop16h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$205
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.
Tue 3/412:29 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop17h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/196:16 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$232
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.
Tue 3/117:45 amSJO - BWI
2 stops35h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/186:45 amBWI - SJO
2 stops31h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$250
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Sun 11/24:21 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/81:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$255
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Thu 3/66:06 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 09mCopa Airlines
Sun 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.
Thu 3/275:30 amSJO - DCA
1 stop16h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/306:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$256
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Wed 3/121:08 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop21h 01mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 3/232:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 2/19$257
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Sat 5/102:14 pmSJO - BWI
2 stops17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1410:53 amBWI - SJO
2 stops13h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$264
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Mon 3/178:15 amSJO - IAD
2 stops22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/256:27 amIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$272
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Sun 3/95:40 amSJO - IAD
1 stop21h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/196:00 amIAD - SJO
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$277
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Tue 5/64:20 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Mon 5/122:35 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 2/19$284
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Thu 5/156:03 amSJO - DCA
1 stop15h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/207:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop13h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290

Find flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. 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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Costa Rica

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

11:30 am-12:17 am

2 stops10h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/18

8:27 pm-11:21 am

1 stop16h 54m

$205

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

12:29 pm-7:21 am

1 stop17h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/19

6:16 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$232

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

7:45 am-9:21 pm

2 stops35h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/18

6:45 am-12:17 pm

2 stops31h 32m

$250

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/6

6:06 pm-3:15 am

1 stop8h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/9

2:18 am-7:34 am

1 stop7h 16m

$256

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/27

5:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/1

7:59 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 12m

$256

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

1:08 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop21h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/23

2:22 am-10:14 am

1 stop9h 52m

$257

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

2:14 pm-10:03 am

2 stops17h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/14

10:53 am-10:17 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$264

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/6

1:46 pm-11:09 am

1 stop20h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/8

3:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop9h 14m

$264

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/17

8:15 am-8:50 am

2 stops22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/26

6:27 am-12:54 pm

2 stops8h 27m

$272

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/9

5:40 am-5:19 am

1 stop21h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. 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 CR to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. 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 typically best to fly out from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    $128 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $145 and $152, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    While some choose either San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Baltimore/Washington or San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. on time: Avianca (77%), Avianca Costa Rica (77%), United Airlines (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    On average you can expect to pay $754 for a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $150 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $210.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. 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 Costa Rica to Washington, D.C..

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. 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 Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. 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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Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. 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.
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Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$173Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$440FlexibilityNo 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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