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$70+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — WAS
nov. 25 — dic. 21
lun. 11/25
lun. 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Jose to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 20, 2024.

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dom. 12/1511:40 amSJC - BWI
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
mar. 12/179:46 amBWI - SJC
1 stop13h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$167
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/2411:10 amSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
lun. 1/67:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$255
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.
dom. 12/225:50 amSJC - BWI
1 stop13h 56mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/58:08 amBWI - SJC
3 stops52h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$266
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/177:30 amSJC - IAD
1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/246:35 amIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$274
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/1510:10 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop9h 44mDelta
lun. 1/63:40 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/18$276
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.
dom. 12/1510:10 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 42mDelta
mar. 12/176:55 amIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/20$276
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.
mié. 12/48:00 amSJC - DCA
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/112:45 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop10h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$308
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/136:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines
lun. 12/169:13 amIAD - SJC
2 stops27h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$349
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/176:15 amSJC - BWI
1 stop9h 00mDelta
mar. 1/77:15 amBWI - SJC
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 11/18$350
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/1710:40 amSJC - IAD
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
mié. 1/811:10 amIAD - SJC
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$360
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/411:55 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/116:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$367
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/178:20 amSJC - DCA
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
mié. 1/81:35 pmDCA - SJC
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$380

Find flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.

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San JoseBaltimore

SJC - BWI

SJCBWI

San Jose

dom. 12/15

1:23 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 12/16

5:30 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

$167

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

mar. 1/7

12:02 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 1/11

9:11 am-6:51 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$251

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

mar. 12/24

11:10 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 1/6

7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

$255

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

jue. 1/30

2:51 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop22h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 2/5

5:25 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$266

San JoseBaltimore

SJC - BWI

SJCBWI

San Jose

dom. 12/22

5:50 am-10:46 pm

1 stop13h 56m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 1/5

8:08 am-9:35 am

3 stops52h 27m

$266

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

mar. 12/17

7:30 am-9:01 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 12/24

6:35 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 04m

$274

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

dom. 12/15

10:10 pm-10:54 am

1 stop9h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 1/6

3:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$276

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

dom. 12/15

10:10 pm-8:52 am

1 stop7h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 12/17

6:55 am-12:24 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$276

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

jue. 2/27

2:24 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/3

6:21 am-1:34 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$277

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

jue. 1/30

7:25 am-8:35 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 2/5

10:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$301

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-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 Jose-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-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 Jose-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 Jose to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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 noviembre 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest, American Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly from San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. On average, San Jose has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 7 airlines. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($167), American Airlines ($251), and Frontier ($255) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $70. Users have also found prices from $93 and $134 on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Jose - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or San Jose - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, San Jose - Baltimore/Washington is the most popular route from San Jose to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from San Jose 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 Jose to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 noviembre 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$114Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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