District of Columbia

$136+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — IAD
Jul 18 — Jul 251
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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 June 18, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Wed 8/126:37 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 8/192:43 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop9h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/14$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 8/106:00 am
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Mon 8/316:40 pm
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 8/106:37 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 8/315:15 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop8h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Thu 7/309:20 am
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop11h 35m
Southwest
Wed 8/56:05 am
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/13$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Wed 8/1911:37 am
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop9h 22m
Delta
Sun 8/306:00 am
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Deal found 6/14$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Tue 11/1011:33 am
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Mon 11/165:30 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Deal found 6/15$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 8/106:00 am
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Sat 8/156:10 am
DCA
-
SJC
2 stops15h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/132:12 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop15h 08m
Frontier
Fri 8/219:20 am
IAD
-
SJC
2 stops29h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 8/2510:12 am
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop7h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/2610:59 am
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop10h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/14$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Wed 8/268:17 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop18h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/27:35 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop16h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/14$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sun 8/26:00 am
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Thu 8/62:15 pm
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/132:12 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop15h 08m
Frontier
Sat 8/229:20 am
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop30h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$310

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 June 18, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$280
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$493
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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. 20% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

$310

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 8/11

6:40 am-6:33 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/21

1:45 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$312

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sun 9/27

11:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop9h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/28

5:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$342

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sun 7/12

10:55 pm-8:45 am

1 stop6h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/16

6:10 am-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$345

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sun 8/2

6:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/10

5:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$360

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Thu 10/8

12:45 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/12

7:05 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$361

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Fri 7/31

6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

$365

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Thu 8/6

12:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/12

4:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$366

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 7/14

1:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$389

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 7/14

8:12 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/21

7:53 pm-9:26 am

1 stop16h 33m

$390

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to District of Columbia (average of $125). 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 June 18, 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?

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

Booking 70 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.

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 June 18, 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.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

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 45m. 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 Southwest, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to District of Columbia (average of $125). 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 5 airlines flying from San Jose to District of Columbia

Discover the top 5 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 June 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$225Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$246Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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