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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from San José to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. cost £386 and was between San José, San José Province and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £515.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. is October, where tickets cost £255 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is £361 and £347 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C., you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 69 days before departure.

How many flights are there between San José, San José Province and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from San José, San José Province and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 4h 41m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Each week, there are 7 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 43% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José, San José Province and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San José to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San José, San José Province at 08:55 and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 15:40.

What’s the latest departure time from San José to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San José, San José Province to Washington, D.C. jets off at 16:55 and lands at 23:35.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San José to Washington, D.C.

Low season

August

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San José to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to Washington, D.C.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Washington, D.C.?

    British Airways, Lufthansa, JetBlue, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Washington, D.C.?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Washington, D.C..

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Washington, D.C.?

    You can catch a direct flight from San José to Washington, D.C. on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to San José? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £386 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Avianca

Avianca

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

United Airlines, Avianca

United Airlines, Avianca

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Wednesday

Avianca

Avianca

Friday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

Avianca

Avianca

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directAvianca
4h 40mSJO-IAD
directSouthwest
4h 45mSJO-BWI
directUnited Airlines
4h 41mSJO-IAD

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San José - Washington, D.C. Flights

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