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$133+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — WAS
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 November 21, 2024.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/244:40 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sat 1/111:30 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/19$257
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/111:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop22h 54mVolaris
Thu 2/271:24 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 53mVolaris
Deal found 11/20$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 11/232:12 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Mon 12/93:11 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 11/20$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 11/247:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop10h 22mDelta
Thu 11/2812:10 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop10h 43mDelta
Deal found 11/19$270
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/171:49 amSJO - BWI
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/235:33 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop8h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/106:30 amSJO - IAD
1 stop14h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/125:05 amIAD - SJO
2 stops17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$290
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/105:00 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/202:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/231:15 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/276:03 amBWI - SJO
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/236:30 amSJO - BWI
2 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/56:20 amBWI - SJO
2 stops18h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/231:15 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/272:59 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$312
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 11/258:25 amSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 57mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/43:31 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/20$333
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2911:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop10h 42mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 12/51:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop22h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/19$337

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San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/24

4:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/11

1:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop7h 05m

$257

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/31

11:15 am-11:09 am

1 stop22h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/16

1:00 pm-10:17 am

1 stop22h 17m

$262

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

8:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/10

7:00 am-8:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$285

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/17

1:49 am-9:47 am

1 stop6h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/23

5:33 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 26m

$286

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

11:05 am-1:57 pm

2 stops24h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/7

10:45 am-12:26 pm

2 stops51h 41m

$289

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/10

6:30 am-10:24 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

5:05 am-8:06 pm

2 stops17h 01m

$290

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/10

5:00 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/20

2:00 pm-10:16 am

1 stop22h 16m

$292

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/5

2:12 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/9

3:11 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$294

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/5

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/9

4:10 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$294

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/29

1:31 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops23h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/5

6:20 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$309

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

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  • 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.

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

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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 November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. is 64 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Washington, D.C., such as Copa Airlines, American Airlines and United 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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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 7 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 $257. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Volaris, from $262, and American Airlines, from $285. These flights start at 19% 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 $133 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $143 and Volaris El Salvador from $145 one-way.

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

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

  • 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 $127. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $221 on average our data indicates $282 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 7 airlines flying from San José to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$191Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$233Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$260Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$339Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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