Leave for SJO with sufficient time to clear security. Arrive at least 3 hours before your flight to avoid delays.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $195 (Avianca) |
One-way from | $119 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $337 |
Good round-trip deal | $216 or less |
Good one-way deal | $116 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséWashington, D.C.
SJO - IAD
SJOIAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 2/5
5:00 am-2:55 pm
1 stop8h 55m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 2/9
4:15 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop8h 25m
San JoséWashington, D.C.
SJO - IAD
SJOIAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 12/23
2:05 pm-12:15 am
1 stop9h 10m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 1/3
10:15 pm-10:32 pm
1 stop25h 17m
San JoséWashington, D.C.
SJO - IAD
SJOIAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 12/26
2:05 pm-12:15 am
1 stop9h 10m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 1/3
10:15 pm-10:32 pm
1 stop25h 17m
San JoséWashington, D.C.
SJO - IAD
SJOIAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 12/25
2:05 pm-12:15 am
1 stop9h 10m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 1/3
10:15 pm-10:32 pm
1 stop25h 17m
San JoséWashington, D.C.
SJO - IAD
SJOIAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 1/22
6:30 am-10:18 pm
1 stop14h 48m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 1/28
7:45 pm-8:32 am
1 stop13h 47m
San JoséWashington, D.C.
SJO - IAD
SJOIAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/3
6:00 am-12:44 am
1 stop16h 44m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 5/5
10:11 pm-12:21 pm
1 stop16h 10m
San JoséWashington, D.C.
SJO - IAD
SJOIAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/3
6:00 am-6:36 am
1 stop22h 36m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 5/6
6:00 am-12:21 pm
1 stop8h 21m
San JoséWashington, D.C.
SJO - IAD
SJOIAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 2/6
8:45 am-8:49 pm
1 stop11h 04m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 2/19
8:15 am-8:39 pm
1 stop13h 24m
San JoséWashington, D.C.
SJO - IAD
SJOIAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 2/5
6:38 am-4:31 pm
1 stop8h 53m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 2/9
5:46 pm-12:43 pm
2 stops19h 57m
San JoséWashington, D.C.
SJO - IAD
SJOIAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 5/4
8:45 am-7:06 am
1 stop20h 21m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 5/9
6:00 am-12:21 pm
1 stop8h 21m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $142). Flying from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons 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.
About 16% of weekly flights between San José and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
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