$81+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — WAS
May 17 — May 241
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Washington, D.C.
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 May 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Priceline 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $163 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $81 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $440 |
Good round-trip deal | $387 or less |
Good one-way deal | $178 or less |
Find flight deals from San Jose to Washington, D.C.
Cheapest flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/104:28 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop10h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/216:00 amBWI - SJC
1 stop7h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/47:16 pmSJC - DCA
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/75:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12![American Airlines logo]()
$256
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/251:31 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop15h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/285:14 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop19h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 5/2412:50 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/276:00 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11![United Airlines logo]()
$257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/512:13 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop20h 47mFrontier
Sun 6/87:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2510:29 amSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 30mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/295:44 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$261
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/262:33 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Fri 5/307:25 amIAD - SJC
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/136:26 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/176:35 amIAD - SJC
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12![United Airlines logo]()
$264
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/45:52 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop7h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/10![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$271
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/310:21 amSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 6/59:59 amDCA - SJC
1 stop10h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/12![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2710:25 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Wed 5/282:55 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/12![Delta logo]()
$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/910:25 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Wed 8/63:30 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/11![Delta logo]()
$277
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoseBaltimore
SJC - BWI
SJCBWI
San Jose
Tue 6/10
4:28 pm-6:10 am
1 stop10h 42m
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 6/21
6:00 am-10:06 am
1 stop7h 06m
$163
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - DCA
SJCDCA
San Jose
Wed 6/4
7:16 pm-9:06 am
2 stops10h 50m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 6/7
5:00 am-10:53 am
1 stop8h 53m
$256
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - IAD
SJCIAD
San Jose
Sun 5/25
1:31 pm-7:36 am
1 stop15h 05m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 5/28
5:14 pm-10:03 am
1 stop19h 49m
$256
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - DCA
SJCDCA
San Jose
Sat 5/24
12:50 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop8h 09m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 5/27
6:00 pm-10:39 pm
1 stop7h 39m
$257
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - DCA
SJCDCA
San Jose
Thu 6/5
12:13 pm-12:00 pm
1 stop20h 47m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 6/8
7:00 am-11:18 am
1 stop7h 18m
$260
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - DCA
SJCDCA
San Jose
Sun 5/25
10:29 am-8:59 pm
1 stop7h 30m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 5/29
5:44 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop8h 12m
$261
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - IAD
SJCIAD
San Jose
Mon 5/26
2:33 pm-5:55 am
1 stop12h 22m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 5/30
7:25 am-1:43 pm
1 stop9h 18m
$261
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - IAD
SJCIAD
San Jose
Fri 6/13
6:26 pm-5:15 am
1 stop7h 49m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 6/17
6:35 am-1:21 pm
1 stop9h 46m
$264
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - IAD
SJCIAD
San Jose
Thu 9/4
6:15 am-4:47 pm
1 stop7h 32m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 9/4
5:52 pm-10:38 pm
1 stop7h 46m
$271
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - DCA
SJCDCA
San Jose
Tue 6/3
10:21 am-9:05 pm
1 stop7h 44m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 6/5
9:59 am-5:30 pm
1 stop10h 31m
$276
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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 Jose to Washington, D.C. in May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust Priceline the most. Priceline 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 Jose-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San Jose to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 SJC to WAS?
Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 May 12, 2025.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on May 11, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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.
Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month
Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month
Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
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 May 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C., such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$115 | Average$217 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$133 | Average$397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$140 | Average$235 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$227 | Average$475 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$445 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$442 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$264 | Average$397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |