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Find Cheap Flights from San José to Washington, D.C.

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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
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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Cheap Flights from San José to Washington, D.C. (SJO-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San José to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from San José to Washington, D.C.

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SJO-IAD
4h 25mdirect
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IAD-SJO
4h 55mdirect
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Southwest Logo
SJO-BWI
4h 40mdirect
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BWI-SJO
5h 00mdirect
Southwest
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United Airlines Logo
SJO-IAD
4h 41mdirect
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IAD-SJO
4h 59mdirect
United Airlines
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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Avianca's Classic fare includes a checked bag and seat.
United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom for comfort.
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Top routes
SJO-IAD
Cheapest
SJO-IAD
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
Most popular
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Direct flights
1 day a week
There are direct flights from San José to Washington, D.C. 1 day a week: Sat.
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Cheapest return fare
Avianca
Wed 17/9
SJO - IAD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
Avianca
Wed 17/9
SJO - IAD • Direct
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San José to Washington, D.C.

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Avianca

Avianca's Classic fare includes a free checked bag and seat selection, ideal for longer flights.


Avianca's 787 Dreamliner offers seatback entertainment, enhancing comfort on longer flights.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on longer flights.


United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging; check coverage before purchasing for better connectivity.

Airports
SJO

SJO offers free WiFi and 75 self-check-in kiosks. Arrive early as security lines can vary in length.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to downtown D.C. in about 50 minutes, offering a convenient travel option.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Avianca and SJO

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and IAD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Washington, D.C. flights

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 to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from San José to Washington, D.C. costs £940 on the route between San José (SJO) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José 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 to Washington, D.C. is February, where tickets cost £196 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £278 and £265 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Washington, D.C., you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonAugust
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% 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.?

    Iberia, and Air Canada 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 A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • 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.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

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

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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