How long is the flight from San José to Washington, D.C.?

A quick flight from San José to Washington, D.C. can take about 30h 52m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $217. San José and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2042 mi.

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

Volaris El Salvador, at $194, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Avianca. Volaris El Salvador is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

$132 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and American Airlines, with prices starting from $132 and $141, respectively.

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

The best time to book flights from San José to Washington, D.C. is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C. (average of $139). Flying from San José to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $225). 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 day to fly from San José to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from San José to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular flight routes from San José to Washington, D.C. are San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Baltimore/Washington and San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

What are the cheapest flights from San José to Washington, D.C.?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $154. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $202 on average, our data indicates $437 when flying from San José to Washington, D.C..

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Washington, D.C.?

When booking a flight from San José to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on Avianca, United Airlines or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to WAS?

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San José-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San José-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Most people fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight from San José to Washington, D.C.. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 8 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from San José to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San José 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 San José to Washington, D.C..

Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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.

$106+ Cheap Flights from San José to Washington, D.C.

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$167 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$106 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$252
Good round-trip deal	$445 or less
Good one-way deal	$212 or less

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

Leave for SJO with sufficient time to clear security. Self-check kiosks and baggage drop-off are available, but arrive at least 3 hours before your flight.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$171	Average$330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Volaris El Salvador	Cheapest$194	Average$266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$210	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Avianca	Cheapest$222	Average$351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
American Airlines	Cheapest$225	Average$363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$234	Average$310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$246	Average$464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$106+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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