San Jose

$109+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Jose, CA (SJC)

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WAS — SJC
févr. 28 — mars 71
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mer. 2/259:05 am
IAD
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SJC
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
mer. 3/412:10 pm
SJC
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IAD
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$251
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mer. 2/258:59 am
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop11h 34m
Alaska Airlines
mer. 3/410:26 am
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop7h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
mar. 3/35:30 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
mar. 3/101:45 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mar. 3/37:30 am
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
mar. 3/107:15 pm
SJC
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DCA
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mer. 2/251:55 pm
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
mer. 3/48:25 am
SJC
-
DCA
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mer. 2/182:17 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
mer. 3/410:35 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop7h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mar. 3/246:55 pm
DCA
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SJC
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
mar. 3/3111:05 am
SJC
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DCA
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mar. 3/36:10 am
DCA
-
SJC
2 stops11h 35m
Southwest
mar. 3/1011:05 am
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mer. 2/182:17 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
mar. 3/39:15 am
SJC
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IAD
2 stops12h 06m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
sam. 5/26:05 am
DCA
-
SJC
2 stops10h 12m
Delta
mar. 5/58:05 pm
SJC
-
DCA
2 stops11h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$268
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mar. 3/37:05 am
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop9h 37m
Alaska Airlines
lun. 3/97:00 am
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop7h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
mer. 2/186:30 am
DCA
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SJC
1 stop9h 47m
American Airlines
ven. 2/2011:01 am
SJC
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DCA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$274

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Jose (SJC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated janvier 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Southwest)

One-way from

$109
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$507 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-San Jose flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Jose
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Jose.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San Jose that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 2/18

2:17 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Jose

mer. 3/4

10:35 pm-9:13 am

1 stop7h 38m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/24

6:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Jose

mar. 3/31

11:05 am-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sam. 5/2

4:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Jose

mar. 5/5

10:55 pm-9:09 am

1 stop7h 14m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mer. 3/25

4:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Jose

mar. 3/31

6:10 am-8:40 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/24

6:01 am-12:08 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Jose

mer. 4/1

6:25 pm-9:10 am

2 stops11h 45m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 2/18

10:08 am-8:19 pm

2 stops13h 11m

San Jose

sam. 2/28

6:20 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sam. 5/2

6:05 am-1:17 pm

2 stops10h 12m

San Jose

mer. 5/6

6:20 am-6:02 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/24

6:01 am-2:39 pm

2 stops11h 38m

San Jose

mar. 3/31

8:35 pm-9:10 am

2 stops9h 35m

$268

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/3

5:13 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 46m

San Jose

mar. 3/10

10:50 pm-11:32 am

2 stops9h 42m

$268

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/24

12:00 pm-7:41 pm

2 stops10h 41m

San Jose

mar. 3/31

6:25 pm-8:43 am

2 stops11h 18m

$268

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Jose in January.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-San Jose, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-San Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-San Jose, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-San Jose, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California (average of $102). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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 WAS to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janvier 29, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated janvier 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Washington, D.C. to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Washington, D.C.?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Jose from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the San Jose airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 2.9 mi journey from San Jose (SJC) to San Jose’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California will take you 7h 50m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California is about 2416 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $75 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $138 and $184 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 81% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $50. Alaska Airlines flights start at $108 while deals on American Airlines start at $125 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Jose?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Jose 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 Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California (average of $102). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Jose

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to San Jose. 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 janvier 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$75Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$224Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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