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Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San José.

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Avianca: a cabin bag in Economy class class
• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £312 return via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared with £382 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 43% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 3% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £275 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £374, a difference of £99. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Barrio Amón and Children's Museum. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 08:59 and lands at 14:00
• Latest: departs at 08:59 and lands at 14:00.

The flight takes about 5h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% below the route average of £311. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José takes 5h 01m, covering 2,042 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £171, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 13m, compared to 7h 46m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 7h 57m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

San José is 2 hours behind Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Return flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José range from £249 to £418, with an average of £311 over the past 12 months. Anything below £249 counts as a good deal.