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$143+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SJO — WAS
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$222
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$355

Good round-trip deal

$303 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 22, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/314:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 02mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 9/132:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 22mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/22$218
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/224:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/302:05 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 8/147:40 amSJO - IAD
1 stop13h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/227:07 amIAD - SJO
1 stop12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 8/147:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop12h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/2311:53 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$226
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/912:28 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/136:43 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop17h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/261:30 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1012:45 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/231:13 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Sat 11/16:00 amBWI - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/22$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/35:30 amSJO - DCA
1 stop13h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/237:59 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop16h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$248
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Thu 8/145:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Mon 8/181:05 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 4/22$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 8/142:45 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/237:00 amBWI - SJO
1 stop12h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/43:25 pmLIR - BWI
1 stop29h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/142:54 pmBWI - LIR
1 stop23h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$258
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Fri 7/43:25 pmLIR - DCA
1 stop27h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/142:54 pmDCA - LIR
1 stop25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$258

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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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/31

4:17 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop18h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/13

2:22 am-6:44 am

1 stop6h 22m

$218

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/22

4:17 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

2:05 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$219

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

7:40 am-10:41 pm

1 stop13h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/22

7:07 am-5:45 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$226

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-9:47 pm

1 stop12h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

11:53 am-6:30 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$226

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/9

12:28 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/13

6:43 pm-10:27 am

1 stop17h 44m

$238

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

7:55 am-11:58 pm

1 stop14h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/30

6:30 am-7:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

$247

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/27

7:55 am-9:42 pm

2 stops35h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/2

6:40 am-10:11 am

2 stops29h 31m

$248

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

5:30 am-8:56 pm

1 stop13h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/23

7:59 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 12m

$248

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

1:05 am-3:35 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$249

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/7

2:10 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/14

3:29 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$254

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.

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 $383). 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 April 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 44% 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 April 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    $144 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 United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $146 and $147, respectively.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $327 for a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $167 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $204.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    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 $383). 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 Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.

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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$171Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$173Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$204Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$234Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$339Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$364Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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