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

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José on Cheapflights.

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

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

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

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 13m.

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

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 55m.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José?

Copa Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José in just under 6h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 19m. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José is about 2042 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $174 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Volaris El Salvador and United Airlines, starting at $202 and $232 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $125. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $236 on average, our data indicates $301 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José?

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José, you may want to consider flying on Avianca, Copa Airlines or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José?

Of the flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José that have layovers, most of them stop in Panama City. San Salvador follows Panama City in terms of the most common layover location on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José flights.

Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José flights?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José flights have a layover in Guatemala City the least frequently.

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

Panama City travelers tend to visit Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal more than anywhere else. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are located about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Panama City Tocumen Intl for an average daily rate of $12 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

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

Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to San José?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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.

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 10, 2025.

Thu 11/61:13 amIAD - SJO

2 stops16h 37mCopa Airlines

Wed 11/128:10 amSJO - IAD

1 stop14h 23mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$259

Tue 10/72:35 amIAD - SJO

1 stop7h 05mAvianca

Tue 10/284:15 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop6h 55mAvianca

Deal found 10/7

$261

Thu 11/61:13 amIAD - SJO

3 stops16h 37mCopa Airlines

Mon 11/174:08 amSJO - IAD

1 stop8h 54mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$262

Thu 12/411:55 pmIAD - SJO

Nonstop4h 55mAvianca

Tue 12/95:10 pmSJO - IAD

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Deal found 10/9

$263

Tue 10/72:35 amIAD - SJO

1 stop7h 05mAvianca

Mon 10/134:20 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop6h 55mAvianca

Deal found 10/7

$264

Tue 12/93:32 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines

Sun 12/145:53 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop8h 29mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$266

Sat 11/88:57 amIAD - SJO

Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/118:45 amSJO - IAD

1 stop11h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/8

$267

Thu 11/68:22 amIAD - SJO

1 stop9h 18mCopa Airlines

Wed 11/124:08 amSJO - IAD

1 stop8h 54mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/7

$268

Fri 11/141:13 amIAD - SJO

1 stop8h 06mCopa Airlines

Thu 11/204:08 amSJO - IAD

1 stop8h 54mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$269

Sun 11/233:24 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop17h 09mCopa Airlines

Thu 11/279:17 amSJO - IAD

2 stops17h 05mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/8

$271

Best flights from Dulles Intl to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dulles Intl to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 10, 2025.

Mon 1/51:12 amIAD - SJO

1 stop6h 54mCopa Airlines

Tue 3/310:08 amSJO - IAD

1 stop16h 07mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/8

$262

Mon 1/126:03 amIAD - SJO

1 stop13h 13mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/198:45 amSJO - IAD

1 stop11h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$288

Sat 3/73:34 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop17h 46mCopa Airlines

Sun 3/158:11 amSJO - IAD

1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$282

Fri 11/283:24 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop17h 55mCopa Airlines

Mon 12/88:10 amSJO - IAD

1 stop18h 12mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/8

$302

Sun 11/96:00 amIAD - SJO

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/119:40 amSJO - IAD

1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$346

Tue 2/171:18 amIAD - SJO

1 stop9h 42mCopa Airlines

Mon 3/29:17 amSJO - IAD

3 stops16h 58mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/8

$304

Sat 11/298:57 amIAD - SJO

Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/68:45 amSJO - IAD

1 stop12h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/7

$353

Fri 11/281:13 amIAD - SJO

1 stop8h 06mCopa Airlines

Sun 12/78:10 amSJO - IAD

1 stop18h 12mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$316

Sat 1/243:25 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop17h 56mCopa Airlines

Fri 1/304:09 amSJO - IAD

1 stop8h 49mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$381

Sun 3/292:21 amIAD - SJO

1 stop8h 44mCopa Airlines

Sat 4/116:08 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop8h 05mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/8

$408

Last-minute flights from Dulles Intl to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dulles Intl to San José. Data last updated October 10, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 10/92:25 amIAD - SJO

2 stops16h 27mCopa Airlines

Mon 10/1310:58 amSJO - IAD

1 stop11h 32mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/7

$263

Thu 10/92:25 amIAD - SJO

3 stops16h 27mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/179:17 amSJO - IAD

2 stops13h 13mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$264

Sun 10/124:05 amIAD - SJO

1 stop9h 10mAvianca

Mon 10/134:20 pmSJO - IAD

Nonstop6h 55mAvianca

Deal found 10/9

$273

Mon 10/132:35 amIAD - SJO

Nonstop7h 05mAvianca

Tue 11/187:50 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop6h 20mAvianca

Deal found 10/9

$272

Fri 10/172:25 amIAD - SJO

1 stop9h 33mCopa Airlines

Mon 10/209:17 amSJO - IAD

2 stops17h 03mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$267

Sun 10/195:45 amIAD - SJO

1 stop7h 30mAvianca

Sun 10/197:45 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop6h 35mAvianca

Deal found 10/8

$275

Mon 10/272:30 amIAD - SJO

1 stop7h 15mAvianca

Wed 11/53:05 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop9h 35mAvianca

Deal found 10/9

$265

Mon 10/274:00 amIAD - SJO

1 stop9h 25mAvianca

Fri 10/314:30 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop8h 10mAvianca

Deal found 10/8

$271

Tue 10/285:30 amIAD - SJO

1 stop10h 10mAvianca

Wed 11/124:30 pmSJO - IAD

1 stop9h 40mAvianca

Deal found 10/8

$274

Sun 11/28:22 amIAD - SJO

1 stop14h 34mCopa Airlines

Fri 11/79:17 amSJO - IAD

2 stops17h 05mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$262

Thu 11/61:13 amIAD - SJO

2 stops16h 37mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/118:47 amSJO - IAD

1 stop13h 46mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$259

Fri 11/141:13 amIAD - SJO

1 stop8h 06mCopa Airlines

Thu 11/204:08 amSJO - IAD

1 stop8h 54mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9

$269

One-way flights from Dulles Intl to San José
Search for one-way flight options from Dulles Intl to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 10, 2025.

Tue 10/146:01 amIAD - SJO

1 stop15h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/6

$102

Sun 11/21:13 amIAD - SJO

1 stop7h 20mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/6

$110

Tue 10/142:37 amIAD - SJO

1 stop13h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 10/7

$113

Wed 1/710:28 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop15h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/7

$114

Sun 10/122:25 amIAD - SJO

3 stops16h 27mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/8

$115

Sun 10/124:05 amIAD - SJO

1 stop9h 10mAvianca

Deal found 10/9

$116

Sat 11/158:57 amIAD - SJO

Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/8

$117

Sat 12/66:00 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/7

$118

Sat 10/254:22 pmIAD - SJO

2 stops21h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/8

$119

Mon 10/272:30 amIAD - SJO

Nonstop7h 15mAvianca

Deal found 10/7

$120

Sun 12/78:05 pmIAD - SJO

1 stop16h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/7

$122

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Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/5

1:12 am-7:06 am

1 stop6h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

10:08 am-3:15 am

1 stop16h 07m

$262

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/7

3:34 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/15

8:11 am-4:15 am

1 stop18h 04m

$282

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

6:03 am-6:16 pm

1 stop13h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/19

8:45 am-8:49 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$288

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

3:24 pm-8:19 am

1 stop17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

8:10 am-3:22 am

1 stop18h 12m

$302

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

1:18 am-10:00 am

1 stop9h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

9:17 am-3:15 am

3 stops16h 58m

$304

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

1:13 am-8:19 am

1 stop8h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

8:10 am-3:22 am

1 stop18h 12m

$316

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

9:40 am-6:55 am

1 stop20h 15m

$346

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/29

8:57 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

8:45 am-10:16 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$353

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/24

3:25 pm-8:21 am

1 stop17h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

4:09 am-1:58 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$381

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/29

2:21 am-9:05 am

1 stop8h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/11

6:08 pm-4:13 am

1 stop8h 05m

$408

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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 Dulles Intl to San José

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Prices

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José (average of $151). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 IAD to SJO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 57% on airfare.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,545 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,545 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,545 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

Volaris El Salvador

7.4

Good

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,545 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,966 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,545 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,043 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,545 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

Avianca

6.7

Okay

2,447 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,545 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?
Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to San José?
Copa Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José in just under 6h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 19m. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José is about 2042 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $174 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Volaris El Salvador and United Airlines, starting at $202 and $232 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $125. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $236 on average, our data indicates $301 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José?
Of the flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José that have layovers, most of them stop in Panama City. San Salvador follows Panama City in terms of the most common layover location on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?
Panama City travelers tend to visit Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal more than anywhere else. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are located about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Panama City Tocumen Intl for an average daily rate of $12 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.
Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José flights?
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José flights have a layover in Guatemala City the least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to San José?
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Top 6 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to San José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$174	Average$483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Volaris El Salvador	Cheapest$202	Average$291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$232	Average$610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Avianca	Cheapest$256	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$257	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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