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$141+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — WAS
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$141
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

June

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October

Average price

$372
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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 December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2512:35 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/26:08 amIAD - SJO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2111:28 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/116:30 amDCA - SJO
1 stop31h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/246:15 amSJO - IAD
2 stops30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/315:00 amIAD - SJO
2 stops16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$271
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/245:00 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Tue 12/3111:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:30 amSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:20 amBWI - SJO
2 stops42h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$310
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/182:27 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 03mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/233:24 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$311
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:55 amSJO - IAD
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/411:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$373
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/252:36 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop19h 33mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 1/111:24 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 53mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/18$389
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/311:49 amSJO - BWI
1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/138:54 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/257:05 amSJO - BWI
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Sat 1/47:05 amBWI - SJO
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/16$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/201:30 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/105:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$455
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Fri 12/2011:52 amSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/108:10 amBWI - SJO
1 stop13h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$472

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 December 18, 2024.

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San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/27

11:15 am-11:09 am

1 stop22h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/1

1:24 am-10:17 am

1 stop9h 53m

$240

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

2:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$242

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/6

5:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/8

1:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop7h 05m

$253

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/10

11:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop23h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/17

2:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop7h 05m

$263

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/23

6:09 pm-3:13 am

1 stop8h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/27

3:24 pm-8:08 am

1 stop17h 44m

$270

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/16

1:11 pm-8:41 am

2 stops18h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/30

8:05 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$271

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/5

1:57 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/10

10:45 am-12:59 am

2 stops15h 14m

$301

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/14

7:30 am-11:58 pm

1 stop15h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/25

6:13 am-2:18 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$303

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

7:55 am-1:57 pm

2 stops28h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/26

4:15 pm-10:03 am

1 stop19h 48m

$310

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/29

5:51 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/30

5:38 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 21m

$328

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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*2 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 December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. is 49 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 December 18, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 Tuesday 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 December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Washington, D.C., such as Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines and Copa 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
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,721 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,930 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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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 1 outbound flight 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 $240. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $242, and Avianca, from $253. These flights start at 25% 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 $141 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $144 and Volaris El Salvador from $147 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 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: United Airlines (86%), Avianca (75%), Avianca Costa Rica( 75%).

  • 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 $212 on average our data indicates $352 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$201Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$233Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$260Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$339Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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