San José

$104+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to San José (SJO)

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IAD — SJO
févr. 28 — mars 71
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to San José

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 janvier 29, 2026.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/171:38 am
IAD
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SJO
1 stop13h 19m
Volaris El Salvador
dim. 2/224:17 pm
SJO
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IAD
1 stop18h 10m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/28$271
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/31:35 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop13h 22m
Volaris El Salvador
lun. 3/94:17 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop18h 10m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/28$272
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/94:00 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Avianca
mer. 3/184:30 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop9h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$273
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.
mar. 2/246:00 am
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop15h 12m
American Airlines
mer. 3/47:00 am
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop15h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$274
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/26:03 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop13h 13m
United Airlines
sam. 2/72:30 pm
SJO
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$274
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/23:00 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Avianca
mar. 2/107:50 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$275
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.
dim. 3/87:59 pm
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop15h 26m
American Airlines
jeu. 3/126:00 am
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop10h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$276
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/92:35 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
dim. 3/224:17 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$276
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 2/14:30 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 2/94:17 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$277
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/94:30 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 55m
Avianca
jeu. 2/127:50 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$278
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/412:47 pm
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 52m
United Airlines
mer. 3/117:45 am
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop9h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$279
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 3/152:07 pm
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 43m
Volaris El Salvador
dim. 3/224:17 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop18h 10m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/27$279

Find 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 janvier 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$104
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$352

Good round-trip deal

$356 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 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. 12% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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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

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 2/10

3:35 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/3

5:51 pm-3:15 am

1 stop8h 24m

$281

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 2/18

8:29 am-7:02 pm

1 stop11h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 2/25

8:11 am-3:15 am

1 stop18h 04m

$281

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jeu. 4/30

4:36 pm-7:12 am

1 stop16h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 5/3

8:14 am-4:21 am

1 stop18h 07m

$292

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 4/21

2:21 am-9:05 am

1 stop8h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 4/26

8:13 am-4:22 am

1 stop18h 09m

$292

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dim. 3/8

2:18 am-4:46 pm

2 stops16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 3/18

5:51 pm-4:15 am

1 stop8h 24m

$297

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jeu. 4/16

4:36 pm-7:11 am

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/20

9:17 am-4:22 am

3 stops17h 05m

$297

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dim. 5/3

4:38 pm-4:47 pm

3 stops26h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 5/8

9:17 am-4:21 am

3 stops17h 04m

$302

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dim. 3/1

3:35 pm-4:46 pm

3 stops26h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 3/4

8:11 am-11:32 pm

1 stop14h 21m

$308

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jeu. 2/26

3:35 pm-8:21 am

1 stop17h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/2

5:51 pm-3:15 am

1 stop8h 24m

$308

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 2/10

9:50 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 2/11

2:05 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$309

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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?

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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 janvier 29, 2026.

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 as you normally would.

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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.

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

    Airlines like Copa Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines fly from District of Columbia to San José in about 7h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 58m. 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 airlines to fly from District of Columbia to San José one-way?

    $90 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $100 and $100, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from District of Columbia to San José?

    Before booking your flight to San José from District of Columbia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (96%), Avianca Costa Rica (96%), United Airlines( 82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $246 on average, our data indicates $471 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 janvier 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$102Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$168Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$210Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$223Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$225Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$308Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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