District of Columbia

$116+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to District of Columbia

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — IAD
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 4, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/238:01 pm
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop16h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/275:19 pm
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 5/2312:12 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop9h 39m
Delta
Sat 5/306:08 am
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$305
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/112:12 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop15h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/157:49 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop16h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 6/56:00 am
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Sat 6/137:00 am
DCA
-
SJC
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/236:37 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 5/273:39 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop9h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/281:13 pm
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Sun 5/316:00 am
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/297:10 am
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop8h 33m
Delta
Sat 6/64:24 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop9h 31m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$311
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:13 am
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop10h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 7/148:59 am
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$312
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/12:00 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop24h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/47:37 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop17h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/297:10 am
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop8h 33m
Delta
Wed 6/310:11 am
IAD
-
SJC
2 stops12h 08m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/297:10 am
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop8h 33m
Delta
Thu 6/43:08 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop10h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/57:24 pm
SJC
-
DCA
2 stops10h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 6/75:00 am
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$324

Find flight deals from San Jose to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$116
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$397
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From San Jose to District of Columbia
One-way flight from San Jose to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 6/10

1:15 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/16

4:45 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$332

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Mon 6/1

6:35 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/2

4:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$332

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 6/2

10:00 pm-9:16 am

1 stop8h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/4

12:37 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$332

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Fri 10/9

7:15 am-6:26 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/17

4:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$332

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 5/23

11:41 am-12:51 am

2 stops10h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/27

12:40 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$337

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 7/29

7:13 am-9:00 pm

1 stop10h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/20

10:59 am-6:04 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$339

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Fri 6/5

6:37 pm-5:27 am

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/7

6:20 am-12:03 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$355
Quickest round-trip

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Fri 5/29

2:45 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/31

5:50 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 20m

$368

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Thu 7/30

6:37 pm-5:27 am

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/20

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$375

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 8/1

6:37 pm-5:27 am

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/20

5:15 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$375

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to District of Columbia

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to District of Columbia?

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose, California to District of Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to District of Columbia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to District of Columbia (average of $69). Flying from San Jose, California to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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 DC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 4, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose, California to District of Columbia as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to District of Columbia?

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated May 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from San Jose to District of Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to District of Columbia?

    San Jose (SJC), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Jose to District of Columbia.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to District of Columbia?

    Departing from San Jose, California to District of Columbia will take you 7h 11m. The distance between San Jose, California and District of Columbia is about 2416 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $59. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose, California to District of Columbia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to District of Columbia 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, California to District of Columbia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to District of Columbia (average of $69). Flying from San Jose, California to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to District of Columbia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to District of Columbia. 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 May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$162Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$225Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$246Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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