Washington, D.C.

$118+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SJO — WAS
Mar 17 — Mar 241
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or February, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$118
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$324

Good round-trip deal

$701 or less

Good one-way deal

$290 or less
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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 3/2412:50 amSJO - BWI
2 stops11h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/29:20 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/11$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 9/81:55 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:58 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop16h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$238
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Wed 5/141:08 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop21h 12mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 5/272:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop12h 00mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/12$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 3/1912:05 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops18h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/246:18 amIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 3/145:30 amSJO - IAD
1 stop13h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/309:00 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 3/127:00 amSJO - BWI
1 stop11h 00mDelta
Wed 3/1912:00 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop11h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/12$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/1410:28 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1911:06 amDCA - SJO
1 stop9h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 3/1210:28 pmSJO - BWI
2 stops20h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/2412:45 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$249
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Wed 5/141:08 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/265:45 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$251
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 3/263:06 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop11h 13mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/24:31 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/12$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 5/102:15 pmSJO - BWI
2 stops17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/146:03 amBWI - SJO
1 stop18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/125:51 amSJO - BWI
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/178:27 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop16h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$287

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San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/24

12:50 am-2:18 pm

2 stops11h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/2

9:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop15h 30m

$191

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

1:08 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

2:22 am-12:22 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$241

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

7:55 am-10:13 pm

1 stop12h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/1

6:30 am-7:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

$245

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

7:55 am-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$245

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

1:08 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/26

5:45 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 30m

$251

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

10:56 am-4:19 am

1 stop15h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

4:31 pm-7:36 am

1 stop17h 05m

$253

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

2:15 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops21h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/8

5:00 am-6:24 pm

2 stops15h 24m

$259

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

2:15 pm-10:03 am

2 stops17h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/14

6:03 am-10:17 pm

1 stop18h 14m

$259

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/30

5:30 am-10:03 am

2 stops26h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/9

6:20 am-10:11 am

2 stops29h 51m

$277

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

4:20 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/19

2:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

$292

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Washington, D.C. 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 San José, San José Province-Washington, D.C. 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 San José to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. is 35 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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 March 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province 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 March 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines. 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.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 9 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $191. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Volaris El Salvador, from $236, and United Airlines, from $245. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $140 and Southwest from $141 one-way.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C.?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from San José, San José Province, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (79%), Avianca Costa Rica (79%), United Airlines( 64%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $151. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $177 on average our data indicates $653 when flying from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C..

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 San José to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$173Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$173Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$204Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$225Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$339Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$364Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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