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$87+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San José (SJO)

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WAS — SJO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from

$246
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$87
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/34:49 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
Sun 9/74:10 amSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:54 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop17h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/227:30 amSJO - BWI
1 stop11h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$249
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/12:25 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 54mCopa Airlines
Sun 9/710:05 amSJO - IAD
1 stop16h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/31$255
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1711:35 amBWI - SJO
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Sun 9/218:45 amSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/512:50 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/91:30 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:54 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop17h 18mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/2112:18 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$257
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/251:05 amIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Sat 8/305:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/29$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/32:37 amIAD - SJO
1 stop19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/84:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/236:41 pmBWI - SJO
2 stops18h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/306:00 amSJO - BWI
2 stops15h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/2711:47 amDCA - SJO
1 stop10h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/36:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:25 amIAD - SJO
1 stop13h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/131:45 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:05 amBWI - SJO
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Thu 11/62:15 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 7/31$266

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San José that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Price

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/3

4:49 pm-7:27 am

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/7

4:10 am-3:08 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$246

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/15

7:54 pm-11:12 am

1 stop17h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/22

7:30 am-9:02 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$249

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

2:25 am-8:19 am

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/7

10:05 am-4:20 am

1 stop16h 15m

$255

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/17

11:35 am-6:55 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

8:45 am-8:05 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/5

12:50 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

1:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$256

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/17

7:54 pm-11:12 am

1 stop17h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/21

12:18 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$257

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/25

1:05 am-3:35 am

Nonstop4h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/2

4:20 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

$257

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

2:37 am-8:19 pm

1 stop19h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

4:17 pm-12:54 am

1 stop6h 37m

$258

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/23

6:41 pm-11:12 am

2 stops18h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-11:22 pm

2 stops15h 22m

$260

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/27

11:47 am-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-6:34 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$262

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San José. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 July 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 47% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

San Salvador (SAL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $305.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 33m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 31m.

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 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, such as Southwest, Delta, and Copa Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

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

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. 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. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 9 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $246 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $256 and $256 round-trip. Copa Airlines is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $87. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

    On average you can expect to pay $505 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is $423 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $241.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    If you're on a layover in Panama City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, or Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal can be visited by traveling about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those landing in Panama City looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $13 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in San Salvador?

    Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center are currently the most popular points of interest in San Salvador at the moment. Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador and Monsenor Romero Center are located about 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi, respectively from San Salvador El Salvador Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in San Salvador can rent one for about $31 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to San José

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$200Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AviancaCheapest$256Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$279Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$360Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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