San José

$106+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to San José (SJO)

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IAD — SJO
May 4 — May 111
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to San José flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$106
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$501

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From District of Columbia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from District of Columbia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from District of Columbia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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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 April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:09 amIAD - SJO
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2111:35 amSJO - IAD
2 stops21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$252
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/151:05 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/265:00 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$255
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/272:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 22mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 8/14:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/29$256
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/22:35 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Sat 6/145:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$257
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/72:21 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 38mCopa Airlines
Sun 5/1110:57 amSJO - IAD
1 stop11h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$259
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:40 amDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1211:59 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop10h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$273
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2912:57 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/311:13 amSJO - DCA
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Sat 11/11:13 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/28$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/177:25 amDCA - SJO
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/208:45 amSJO - DCA
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$343
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:00 amIAD - SJO
1 stop15h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/308:45 amSJO - IAD
1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$354
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/288:59 amDCA - SJO
1 stop16h 47mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/21:06 amSJO - DCA
1 stop17h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$483

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Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/18

8:19 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops18h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

11:35 am-10:45 am

2 stops21h 10m

$252

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

1:05 am-3:35 am

Nonstop4h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/26

5:00 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$255

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/27

2:22 am-6:44 am

1 stop6h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/1

4:17 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/2

2:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/14

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$257

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

9:32 am-6:48 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

8:09 am-4:20 am

1 stop18h 11m

$259

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/11

11:54 am-10:17 pm

1 stop12h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

6:03 am-12:11 am

1 stop16h 08m

$274

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/29

12:57 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop11h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

11:13 am-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$281

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

1:13 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$286

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

7:25 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

8:45 am-10:25 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$343

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop15h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/30

8:45 am-12:45 am

1 stop14h 00m

$354

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to San José

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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, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from District of Columbia to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 April 29, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to San José, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $106. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from District of Columbia to San José, San José Province for a low price.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $110. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $215 on average our data indicates $290 when flying from District of Columbia to San José, San José Province.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from District of Columbia to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$214Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$272Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$372Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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