How long is the flight from San José to Washington, D.C.?

A quick flight from San José to Washington, D.C. can take about 20h 48m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $353. San José and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2042 mi.

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

Avianca, at $201, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Copa Airlines. Avianca is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

$136 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $137 and $139, respectively.

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.

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).

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

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

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $239. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $338 on average, our data indicates $534 when flying from San José to Washington, D.C..

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Washington, D.C.?

When booking a flight from San José to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on Avianca, United Airlines or Copa Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Washington, D.C.?

Most people fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C.. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 5 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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.

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Cheapest flights from San José to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2026.

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Best flights from San José to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 31, 2026.

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Last-minute flights from San José to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated October 31, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from San José to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from San José to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 31, 2026.

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$238

Find flight deals from San José to Washington, D.C.

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Round-trip from	$352 (Avianca)
One-way from	$218 (United Airlines)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$363
Good round-trip deal	$395 or less
Good one-way deal	$369 or less

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San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/20

2:15 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/21

2:15 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/23

2:15 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/10

2:37 pm-12:41 am

1 stop9h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/10

7:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/8

1:55 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop30h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/25

9:40 am-5:35 am

1 stop18h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/6

1:55 pm-11:28 am

1 stop20h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/23

2:25 pm-11:28 am

1 stop20h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/5

11:28 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop21h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C. (average of $267). Flying from San José to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 SJO to WAS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $321 and $415 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $352 on Avianca (Nov 20-Nov 28).

How often are flights from San José to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between San José and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights from San José to Washington, D.C. is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San José to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,696 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,696 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,696 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,553 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,696 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,456 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,696 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,220 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,696 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Avianca

6.5

Okay

2,549 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,696 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Washington, D.C.?
Most people fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C.. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 5 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.
How long is the flight from San José to Washington, D.C.?
A quick flight from San José to Washington, D.C. can take about 20h 48m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $353. San José and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2042 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Avianca, at $201, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Copa Airlines. Avianca is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Washington, D.C. one-way?
$136 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $137 and $139, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from San José to Washington, D.C.?
The most popular flight routes from San José to Washington, D.C. are San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Baltimore/Washington.
What are the cheapest flights from San José to Washington, D.C.?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $239. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $338 on average, our data indicates $534 when flying from San José to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from San José to Washington, D.C.?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Washington, D.C.?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C. (average of $267). Flying from San José to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 5 airlines flying from San José to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$201	Average$361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$385	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$294	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
American Airlines	Cheapest$304	Average$549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$321	Average$686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$218+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Washington, D.C.?

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San José to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $321 and $415 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $352 on Avianca (Nov 20-Nov 28).

How often are flights from San José to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between San José and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights from San José to Washington, D.C. is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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San José to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $321 and $415 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $352 on Avianca (Nov 20-Nov 28).