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$167+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — WAS
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 6/184:35 pm
SJO
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IAD
1 stop7h 40m
Avianca
Mon 6/223:40 am
IAD
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SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/24$286
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/285:25 pm
SJO
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IAD
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Mon 5/44:10 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 3/24$288
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/215:05 am
SJO
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IAD
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Wed 4/295:35 pm
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 3/24$289
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/91:27 pm
SJO
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IAD
1 stop9h 09m
Frontier
Sun 4/126:00 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1312:30 pm
LIR
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DCA
1 stop10h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 5/275:00 am
DCA
-
LIR
1 stop10h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$290
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/91:27 pm
SJO
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IAD
1 stop25h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/133:40 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$296
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/184:35 pm
SJO
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IAD
1 stop7h 40m
Avianca
Mon 6/293:40 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/27$297
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/24:10 am
SJO
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BWI
1 stop9h 14m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/104:40 pm
BWI
-
SJO
1 stop17h 41m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/25$298
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 5/202:21 pm
SJO
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IAD
1 stop12h 00m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/242:21 am
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop8h 45m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/25$300
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/154:10 am
SJO
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BWI
1 stop9h 14m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/274:40 pm
BWI
-
SJO
1 stop16h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/24$300
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/286:01 pm
SJO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 20m
Copa Airlines
Mon 6/14:38 pm
IAD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/25$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/812:19 pm
SJO
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BWI
1 stop18h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/118:39 pm
BWI
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SJO
1 stop16h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$301

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.

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Round-trip from

$286
(Avianca)

One-way from

$167
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$735 or less

Good one-way deal

$332 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. 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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LiberiaWashington, D.C.

LIR - DCA

LIRDCA

Liberia

Wed 5/13

12:30 pm-12:34 am

1 stop10h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/27

5:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$290

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

2:21 pm-4:21 am

1 stop12h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/24

2:21 am-9:06 am

1 stop8h 45m

$300

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

2:21 pm-12:33 am

1 stop8h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

4:38 pm-7:09 am

1 stop16h 31m

$300

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

11:13 am-12:31 am

1 stop11h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/4

10:20 pm-10:11 am

1 stop13h 51m

$305

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

12:44 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/10

10:20 pm-10:11 am

1 stop13h 51m

$305

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

7:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$305

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

7:55 am-9:06 pm

1 stop11h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/25

7:28 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 43m

$305

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

7:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/10

7:28 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 43m

$305

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

6:01 pm-4:21 am

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

4:38 pm-7:09 am

1 stop16h 31m

$313

LiberiaBaltimore

LIR - BWI

LIRBWI

Liberia

Wed 5/13

12:30 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/27

6:38 pm-11:22 am

1 stop18h 44m

$314

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. (average of $145). Flying from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 CR to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2026.

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

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,Volaris El Salvador, andUnited Airlines from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. 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
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,577 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,577 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
9,501 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
11,520 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
2,506 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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 Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as $303, American Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Costa Rica in 8h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2041 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    $132 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $136 and $136, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    While some choose either San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Baltimore/Washington or San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. on time: Avianca (78%), Avianca Costa Rica (78%), United Airlines (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    On average you can expect to pay $669 for a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $157 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $301.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. 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 Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. (average of $145). Flying from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 7 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Washington, D.C.. 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$201Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$269Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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