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$206+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — IAD
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 24, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/145:25 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Mon 9/284:10 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$331
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 11/17:50 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 20m
Avianca
Tue 11/31:30 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 7/24$332
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/245:25 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Sat 10/34:10 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop9h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 7/19$335
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/37:45 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 35m
Avianca
Thu 9/105:35 pm
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 7/20$336
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/85:25 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Mon 9/213:40 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$340
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 9/113:10 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop11h 10m
Avianca
Sat 9/193:40 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$341
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 9/186:17 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 03m
Copa Airlines
Fri 9/252:25 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/22$342
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 9/113:10 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop9h 35m
Avianca
Wed 9/164:10 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 7/20$343
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/13:10 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop9h 35m
Avianca
Wed 8/53:40 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 7/21$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 7/247:15 am
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop26h 13m
United Airlines
Fri 7/312:35 pm
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop32h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$345
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 12/245:53 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 26m
Copa Airlines
Sat 1/24:18 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 42m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/23$346
This Aviatur deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Aviatur is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/205:25 pm
SJO
-
IAD
Nonstop6h 50m
Avianca
Mon 10/262:30 am
IAD
-
SJO
Nonstop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 7/21$348

Find flight deals from San José to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$331
(Avianca)

One-way from

$206
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$403
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Dulles Intl 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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/31

1:15 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/7

5:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

$340

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/25

4:08 am-12:32 am

1 stop18h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/8

4:34 pm-8:19 am

1 stop17h 45m

$342

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

8:45 am-4:20 am

1 stop17h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/13

2:25 am-10:58 am

1 stop10h 33m

$342

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/18

8:45 am-12:32 am

1 stop13h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/25

2:25 am-10:58 am

1 stop10h 33m

$342
Quickest round-trip

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/24

5:53 pm-3:19 am

1 stop8h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/2

4:18 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 42m

$346

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/3

6:17 pm-3:04 pm

1 stop18h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/8

4:34 pm-9:04 am

1 stop18h 30m

$358

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/26

2:17 pm-3:19 am

1 stop12h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/2

4:18 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 42m

$418

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/7

7:15 am-11:19 pm

1 stop14h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/11

10:29 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop23h 08m

$421

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/10

5:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/16

6:26 am-7:24 pm

1 stop14h 58m

$488

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/7

4:08 am-4:21 am

1 stop22h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/16

2:25 am-8:19 am

1 stop7h 54m

$488

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Dulles Intl in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San José-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 San José-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $256). Flying from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 SJO to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 24, 2026.

When flying from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights typically cost between $279 and $430 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $331 on Avianca (Sep 14-Sep 28).

The best insider tips for San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated July 24, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAvianca from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,520 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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

    Most people fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day from 3 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 San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Copa Airlines fly from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in about 4h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 40m. There are 2042 mi between San José and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip from $201. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $216, and Copa Airlines, from $277. Avianca is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $129. Users have also found prices from $136 and $136 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Dulles Intl?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Dulles Intl 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 San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $256). Flying from San José to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 3 airlines flying from San José to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Dulles Intl. 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 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$201Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$277Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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