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$139+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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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 April 10, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sat 4/253:40 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Mon 5/45:05 am
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/6$298
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 4/234:10 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop9h 20m
Avianca
Tue 4/285:05 am
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/5$299
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 5/123:40 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Mon 5/185:25 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/5$301
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/185:45 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Thu 5/285:05 am
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/5$302
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 4/233:40 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Fri 5/13:10 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop9h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 4/5$304
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:45 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Tue 5/55:25 pm
SJO
-
IAD
Nonstop6h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/5$305
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 5/143:40 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Mon 5/185:25 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/6$306
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/63:40 am
IAD
-
SJO
Nonstop6h 50m
Avianca
Fri 6/124:35 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop7h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 4/7$307
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 5/74:10 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 35m
Avianca
Mon 5/115:25 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/6$308
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/254:10 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop9h 20m
Avianca
Tue 4/285:05 am
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/8$309

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 April 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(Avianca)

One-way from

$139
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$353 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

4:38 pm-8:21 am

1 stop17h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

6:19 pm-4:21 am

1 stop8h 02m

$318

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

4:38 pm-7:09 am

1 stop16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

10:05 am-4:21 am

1 stop16h 16m

$318
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/8

12:50 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

1:25 pm-12:29 am

1 stop9h 04m

$320

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/23

4:38 pm-7:09 am

1 stop16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/30

5:50 am-4:21 am

1 stop20h 31m

$322

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/21

4:38 pm-7:09 am

1 stop16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

6:19 pm-4:21 am

1 stop8h 02m

$322

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

4:33 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/26

5:56 pm-4:22 am

1 stop8h 26m

$340

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/19

4:26 pm-7:12 am

1 stop16h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/25

10:03 am-1:47 am

1 stop13h 44m

$411

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/19

4:26 pm-7:12 am

1 stop16h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/24

5:55 pm-4:21 am

1 stop8h 26m

$411

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/3

2:53 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

12:30 am-12:31 am

1 stop22h 01m

$620

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/23

5:55 pm-7:15 am

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/26

11:13 am-10:44 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$628

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dulles Intl to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José, you should look to book at least 5 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. 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 $150). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 April 10, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José as you normally would.

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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 April 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,Volaris El Salvador, andUnited 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
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,564 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,503 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl 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. 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 8h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 56m. 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 Volaris El Salvador. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $102 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Copa Airlines, starting at $168 and $169 round-trip. Users have found that Volaris El Salvador is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José are American Airlines ($100), United Airlines ($101), and Avianca ($107).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José on time: Avianca (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (100%), United Airlines (94%).

  • 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 $143. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $314 on average, our data indicates $302 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 San Salvador.

  • 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 Panama 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?

    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.

  • 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 $150). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 Dulles Intl to San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 April 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$102Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$168Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$234Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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