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$108+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/175:29 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2111:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/155:08 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2111:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/175:29 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2811:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$290
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/163:32 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/226:07 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/1510:20 amDCA - SJO
1 stop13h 00mDelta
Sun 12/217:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop14h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/14$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/153:38 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Mon 12/227:00 amSJO - IAD
1 stop10h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/14$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/147:59 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop18h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/216:30 amSJO - DCA
1 stop13h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/155:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/221:50 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/146:39 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop14h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/212:30 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/165:29 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/2311:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/148:05 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/211:50 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/165:29 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/2411:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops27h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$352

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 December 16, 2025.

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$240
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One-way from

$108
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October

Average price

$618

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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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 December 16, 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

Thu 1/22

12:40 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

6:30 am-8:56 pm

1 stop13h 26m

$255

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

2:21 am-8:20 am

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

10:05 am-4:21 am

1 stop16h 16m

$282

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

1:18 am-7:06 am

1 stop6h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

10:08 am-3:15 am

1 stop16h 07m

$324

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

2:21 am-4:48 pm

2 stops16h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

10:05 am-4:21 am

1 stop16h 16m

$329

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

6:55 am-7:30 pm

2 stops13h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

1:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$341

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/8

2:18 am-4:46 pm

3 stops16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

10:08 am-4:15 am

1 stop16h 07m

$341

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/22

3:25 pm-4:46 pm

3 stops26h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

6:08 pm-3:13 am

1 stop8h 05m

$341

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

4:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

9:17 am-4:15 am

3 stops16h 58m

$341

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-6:41 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$346

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/21

7:45 pm-8:32 am

1 stop13h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

6:30 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$346

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from District of Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 December 16, 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 45% 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 United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Southwest fly from District of Columbia to San José in about 7h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 36m. The distance from District of Columbia to San José is about 2042 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?

    $100 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $100 and $101, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $107. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $219 on average, our data indicates $322 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$225Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$244Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$245Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$360Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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