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$114+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to San José (SJO)

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
Nov 30 — Dec 71
Sun 11/30
Sun 12/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to San José

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CheapOair
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Round-trip from

$250
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/61:18 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 10/3011:41 amIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/23:11 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops21h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$250
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/211:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Thu 12/45:00 amSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 55mAvianca
Deal found 10/30$251
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:30 amDCA - SJO
1 stop7h 26mJetBlue
Thu 11/202:00 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop7h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 10/30$252
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Sat 12/133:05 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 10/31$252
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/811:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Mon 12/155:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/29$253
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Tue 12/95:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/31$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/158:57 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/2012:35 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$255
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:30 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Wed 11/124:30 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 10/29$257
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:07 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/164:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:30 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Tue 11/117:50 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 10/29$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 10/307:59 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop16h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/11:05 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$260

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to San José 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 October 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to San José that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/29

6:59 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

9:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$252

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/22

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/27

10:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$252

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/19

7:20 am-4:26 pm

1 stop10h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/28

9:38 am-9:11 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$252

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/5

8:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

8:45 am-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$260

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

2:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$260

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

3:32 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/9

11:00 am-3:22 am

1 stop15h 22m

$282

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/12

3:32 pm-8:19 am

1 stop17h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

6:07 pm-3:22 am

1 stop8h 15m

$282

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

10:00 am-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$289

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

7:00 pm-6:25 am

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/13

7:30 am-7:08 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$297

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

1:13 am-9:59 am

1 stop9h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

8:47 am-3:22 am

1 stop17h 35m

$298

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to San José?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San José (average of $152). Flying from District of Columbia to San José in November 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 DC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from District of Columbia to San José in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to San José flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from District of Columbia to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to San José?

    Airlines like JetBlue, United Airlines, and Copa Airlines fly from District of Columbia to San José in about 10h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 39m. The distance from District of Columbia to San José is about 2041 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San José?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $124. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $240 on average, our data indicates $321 when flying from District of Columbia to San José.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to San José 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 District of Columbia to San José?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San José (average of $152). Flying from District of Columbia to San José in November 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 9 airlines flying from District of Columbia to San José

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to San José. 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 October 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$225Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$245Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$259Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$360Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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