
| Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars | 
|---|---|
| Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars | 
| Round-trip from | $181 (Cheapflightsfares) | 
| One-way from | $82 (Cheapflightsfares) | 
| Popular in | December | 
| Cheapest in | September | 
| Average price | $292 | 
| Good round-trip deal | $314 or less | 
| Good one-way deal | $164 or less | 
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
BaltimoreSan José
BWI - SJO
BWISJO
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 11/15
8:20 am-12:15 pm
Nonstop4h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 11/22
1:10 pm-6:50 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
BaltimoreSan José
BWI - SJO
BWISJO
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 11/15
8:20 am-12:15 pm
Nonstop4h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/19
9:00 am-7:10 pm
1 stop9h 10m
BaltimoreSan José
BWI - SJO
BWISJO
Baltimore/Washington
Tue 11/18
6:45 am-8:30 pm
1 stop14h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 11/21
2:10 pm-12:05 am
1 stop8h 55m
BaltimoreSan José
BWI - SJO
BWISJO
Baltimore/Washington
Mon 11/3
7:25 pm-12:12 pm
2 stops17h 47m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 11/8
6:00 am-10:24 pm
2 stops15h 24m
BaltimoreSan José
BWI - SJO
BWISJO
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 11/15
6:00 am-10:13 pm
1 stop17h 13m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 11/21
1:11 pm-9:36 am
1 stop19h 25m
Washington, D.C.San José
DCA - SJO
DCASJO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 12/23
7:00 am-1:28 pm
1 stop7h 28m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 12/27
10:00 am-10:46 pm
1 stop11h 46m
Washington, D.C.San José
DCA - SJO
DCASJO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 12/22
7:00 am-1:28 pm
1 stop7h 28m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 12/27
10:00 am-10:46 pm
1 stop11h 46m
Washington, D.C.San José
DCA - SJO
DCASJO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Fri 12/19
7:20 am-4:26 pm
1 stop10h 06m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 12/28
9:38 am-9:11 pm
1 stop10h 33m
BaltimoreSan José
BWI - SJO
BWISJO
Baltimore/Washington
Mon 1/26
8:45 am-10:15 pm
1 stop14h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 1/29
7:00 am-7:42 pm
1 stop11h 42m
Washington, D.C.San José
IAD - SJO
IADSJO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 11/10
1:30 am-7:45 am
1 stop7h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 11/17
4:30 pm-1:40 am
1 stop8h 10m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* | 
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | 
The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 16 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José (average of $152). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to San José in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. 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.
Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to San José on Cheapflights.
Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $219.
Flights via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 33m.
Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 28m.
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PTY - VVI
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PTY - VVI
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PTY - VVI
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Juan Pablo,Sep 2025
PTY - VVI
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| Cheapest$360 | Average$643 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |