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$62+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Jose (SJC)

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WAS — SJC
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheap 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$154
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$61
(CheapOair)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$344

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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. 12% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Jose.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Jose.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Jose
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 July 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/208:09 amBWI - SJC
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/24:41 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop9h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2311:30 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/301:09 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$233
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/267:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/297:00 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$243
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/207:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/29:09 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop16h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$250
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 8/278:59 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/311:00 amSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 9/66:25 amIAD - SJC
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/136:00 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/255:10 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/316:30 amSJC - IAD
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$262
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/1610:06 amSJC - IAD
1 stop11h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/291:30 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Sat 9/68:35 amSJC - DCA
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$264
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/58:59 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/810:20 amSJC - DCA
1 stop8h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/266:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Wed 8/2712:30 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/29$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/206:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Tue 9/26:30 amSJC - DCA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/30$277

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Jose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San Jose that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSan Jose

BWI - SJC

BWISJC

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/27

8:09 am-3:46 pm

1 stop10h 37m

San Jose

Sat 9/6

11:40 am-4:30 am

1 stop13h 50m

$127

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/30

11:51 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Jose

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$233

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

11:30 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 06m

San Jose

Sat 8/30

1:09 pm-1:16 am

1 stop9h 07m

$233

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Jose

Tue 9/2

9:09 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$250

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/27

8:59 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Jose

Wed 9/3

11:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$250

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/11

5:52 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Jose

Tue 9/16

10:06 am-12:23 am

1 stop11h 17m

$263

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/29

1:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Jose

Sat 9/6

8:35 am-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$264

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/5

8:59 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Jose

Mon 9/8

10:20 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

7:30 am-12:37 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Jose

Tue 9/2

6:30 am-6:49 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

San Jose

Tue 9/2

6:30 am-7:35 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$277

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 July 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Jose in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 61% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 July 31, 2025.
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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 popular is this Washington, D.C. to San Jose flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to San Jose round-trip from $154. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $233, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $250. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to San Jose for a low price.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Jose?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose? While on average our users pay $281, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $102. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Jose), is priced around $250.

  • 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$135Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$224Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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