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$157+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — SJO
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Wed 8/12
Wed 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 9/75:00 am
DCA
-
SJO
2 stops9h 03m
American Airlines
Fri 9/111:00 pm
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop17h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/12$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/3011:30 am
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop10h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 9/61:25 pm
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop8h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 9/157:06 pm
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop19h 53m
American Airlines
Tue 9/296:00 am
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop14h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/12$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/2310:17 am
DCA
-
SJO
2 stops11h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 9/276:00 am
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop15h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$389
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/275:00 am
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop9h 00m
GOL
Tue 11/33:11 pm
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop8h 13m
GOL
Deal found 7/10$392
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Fri 8/215:00 am
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop10h 52m
GOL
Fri 8/281:29 pm
SJO
-
DCA
2 stops21h 29m
GOL
Deal found 7/7$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 9/109:00 pm
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop16h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 9/146:00 am
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop15h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/11$402
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1712:43 pm
DCA
-
SJO
2 stops25h 17m
GOL
Sat 10/246:00 am
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop13h 00m
GOL
Deal found 7/8$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 10/231:05 pm
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Thu 10/299:00 am
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/12$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 9/216:50 am
DCA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 50m
Southwest
Fri 9/259:00 am
SJO
-
DCA
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/145:00 am
DCA
-
SJO
2 stops8h 59m
American Airlines
Thu 9/172:57 pm
SJO
-
DCA
1 stop17h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$407

Find flight deals from Reagan-National to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to San José (SJO). 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 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$384
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$495
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 July 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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

Sun 8/30

11:30 am-8:19 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/6

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$385

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/30

8:25 am-8:19 pm

1 stop13h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/7

8:45 am-1:04 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$449

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/29

7:45 pm-11:49 am

1 stop18h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

1:14 pm-9:10 am

1 stop17h 56m

$451

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/21

9:35 am-6:40 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/25

1:40 pm-8:45 am

2 stops17h 05m

$454

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/22

10:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/7

1:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

$470

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/3

10:58 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/7

7:55 am-9:05 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$473

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/12

12:57 pm-7:15 am

2 stops20h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/28

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$476

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/16

8:20 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$476

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/18

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

7:55 am-10:14 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$508

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/16

10:58 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

7:55 am-9:05 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$508

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to San José in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Reagan-National with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José (average of $305). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $606). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José?

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 July 13, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,814 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 6 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José in just under 10h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 15m. Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 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 flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José round-trip?

    Flying on Avianca is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $132. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $137 and $235, respectively. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $101 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $121 and JetBlue from $167 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José (average of $305). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $606). 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 6 airlines flying from Reagan-National to San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National 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 July 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$132Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$137Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$360Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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