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$178+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Washington

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SEA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Washington

Cheapest flights from San José to Washington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Washington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/37:45 am
SJO
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PDX
1 stop14h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/57:00 am
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:30 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops20h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 2/57:45 am
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop22h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$312
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/57:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop14h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:16 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops13h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/248:45 am
SJO
-
GEG
1 stop13h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 5/28:55 am
GEG
-
SJO
2 stops19h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 1/286:30 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop18h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 2/43:55 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop14h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/306:30 am
SJO
-
GEG
2 stops30h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 2/312:24 pm
GEG
-
SJO
2 stops22h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/88:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop17h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 5/105:30 am
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop24h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/288:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop16h 08m
United Airlines
Thu 2/53:50 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop14h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:00 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops15h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 5/25:30 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/298:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop15h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 6/23:30 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/46:00 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops16h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 3/311:35 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop18h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/298:45 am
SJO
-
GEG
2 stops30h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 2/512:24 pm
GEG
-
SJO
1 stop18h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$335

Find flight deals from San José to Washington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San José to Washington flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$178
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$614
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Washington 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Washington that are best for you.

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San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

6:30 am-12:31 am

2 stops20h 01m

Portland

Thu 2/5

7:45 am-8:32 am

1 stop22h 47m

$312

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

7:45 am-8:27 pm

1 stop14h 42m

Portland

Tue 3/3

7:16 am-11:15 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$313

San JoséSpokane

SJO - GEG

SJOGEG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

8:45 am-9:35 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Spokane

Sat 5/2

8:55 am-5:30 am

2 stops19h 35m

$316

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-12:17 am

1 stop19h 17m

Portland

Mon 2/23

11:35 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$318

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

6:30 am-10:53 pm

1 stop18h 23m

Portland

Wed 2/4

1:35 pm-8:32 am

1 stop16h 57m

$318

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

7:09 am-8:27 pm

1 stop15h 18m

Portland

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$321

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:45 am-10:53 pm

1 stop16h 08m

Portland

Thu 2/5

3:50 pm-8:32 am

1 stop14h 42m

$321

San JoséSpokane

SJO - GEG

SJOGEG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/22

12:30 am-9:09 pm

2 stops21h 39m

Spokane

Tue 7/28

7:02 am-7:15 am

1 stop23h 13m

$346

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

2:20 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Portland

Tue 1/27

5:35 am-8:32 am

1 stop24h 57m

$378

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

8:45 am-12:39 am

2 stops17h 54m

Portland

Mon 1/26

1:35 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$378

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to State of Washington?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to State of Washington (average of $265). Flying from San José to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $477). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington. 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 Washington. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San José to Washington have to say. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,775 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,775 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,775 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,775 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,173 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,775 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Washington?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Washington. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San José to State of Washington?

    Departing from San José to State of Washington will take you 19h 17m. San José and State of Washington are separated by a distance of 3340 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to State of Washington one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $169. American Airlines flights start at $182 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $187 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San José to State of Washington?

    When deciding which route to take from San José to State of Washington consider San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Portland or San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Spokane as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Washington 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 State of Washington?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to State of Washington (average of $265). Flying from San José to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $477). 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 Washington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Washington. 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$447Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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