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

For as low as $230, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. from San Jose, California in 7h 04m. There are 2393 mi between San Jose, California and Washington, D.C.. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $156 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $250 and $251 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $72. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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 Jose, California to Washington, D.C.?

While some choose either San Jose - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Jose - Baltimore/Washington, San Jose - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C..

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

The most popular airlines flying from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. are Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Most people fly from San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. On average, San Jose has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 7 airlines. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

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

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

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

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

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$76+ Flights from San Jose, CA to Washington, D.C.

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $363 and $580 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $156 on Southwest (Feb 3-Feb 10).

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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 December 4, 2025.

Wed 12/178:45 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/54:00 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$325

Thu 12/187:00 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 21mAlaska Airlines

Thu 1/85:26 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$330

Wed 12/316:35 amSJC - BWI

1 stop8h 16mDelta

Wed 1/77:00 amBWI - SJC

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$331

Wed 12/2412:31 pmSJC - BWI

1 stop9h 04mDelta

Wed 1/711:24 amBWI - SJC

2 stops10h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$336

Wed 12/178:45 amSJC - IAD

1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/186:20 amIAD - SJC

1 stop10h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$341

Thu 12/187:00 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 21mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/95:26 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$350

Wed 12/176:35 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Mon 1/55:05 amIAD - SJC

2 stops11h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$351

Wed 12/2412:31 pmSJC - BWI

1 stop9h 04mDelta

Thu 1/83:00 pmBWI - SJC

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$351

Wed 12/177:10 amSJC - DCA

1 stop12h 40mSouthwest

Mon 1/54:50 pmDCA - SJC

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$355

Thu 12/187:00 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 21mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/106:04 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop18h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$357

Wed 12/316:35 amSJC - DCA

1 stop7h 07mDelta

Wed 1/75:10 pmDCA - SJC

1 stop8h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$358

Wed 12/319:00 amSJC - IAD

1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/74:11 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$359

Best flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Jose to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Tue 2/312:10 pmSJC - DCA

2 stops8h 10mSouthwest

Tue 2/102:45 pmDCA - SJC

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$161

Sat 2/216:00 amSJC - IAD

2 stops13h 48mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/246:00 amIAD - SJC

1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$180

Wed 1/77:00 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 04mAlaska Airlines

Thu 1/85:26 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$230

Thu 1/87:45 amSJC - DCA

1 stop28h 35mDelta

Mon 1/124:44 pmDCA - SJC

1 stop21h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/1

$245

Tue 1/66:50 amSJC - DCA

1 stop12h 30mSouthwest

Sat 1/1010:05 amDCA - SJC

1 stop9h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$176

Tue 1/137:05 amSJC - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Thu 1/156:00 amDCA - SJC

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$187

Mon 1/267:00 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 04mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/285:26 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$230

Thu 1/227:05 amSJC - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Wed 1/281:55 pmDCA - SJC

1 stop8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$191

Tue 1/611:40 amSJC - IAD

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Sat 1/107:30 amIAD - SJC

1 stop9h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/1

$245

Thu 1/2212:10 pmSJC - IAD

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Wed 1/284:30 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$191

Mon 1/2610:29 amSJC - DCA

1 stop7h 31mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/288:00 amDCA - SJC

1 stop9h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$240

Thu 1/811:45 amSJC - IAD

1 stop8h 25mDelta

Tue 1/137:30 amIAD - SJC

1 stop9h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$245

Thu 1/89:05 amSJC - DCA

1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/128:59 amDCA - SJC

1 stop8h 22mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$243

Thu 1/89:15 amSJC - IAD

2 stops11h 42mDelta

Sat 1/107:30 amIAD - SJC

1 stop9h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$256

Sun 2/87:00 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 04mAlaska Airlines

Wed 2/115:26 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$243

Tue 2/249:50 amSJC - IAD

2 stops10h 20mDelta

Mon 3/27:30 amIAD - SJC

2 stops11h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$256

Wed 1/147:05 amSJC - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Sun 1/1811:00 amDCA - SJC

2 stops13h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$235

Tue 1/610:45 pmSJC - BWI

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Wed 1/216:00 amBWI - SJC

1 stop9h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/1

$257

Tue 2/247:40 amSJC - BWI

2 stops31h 06mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/26:46 pmBWI - SJC

2 stops19h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$259

Sun 1/256:40 amSJC - DCA

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Sat 1/316:00 amDCA - SJC

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$244

Tue 3/31:15 pmSJC - BWI

1 stop7h 29mDelta

Wed 3/46:00 amBWI - SJC

2 stops11h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/1

$262

Tue 1/65:05 pmSJC - BWI

2 stops14h 14mDelta

Wed 1/73:00 pmBWI - SJC

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$262

Thu 1/225:30 pmSJC - BWI

1 stop9h 00mSouthwest

Wed 1/2812:30 pmBWI - SJC

1 stop10h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$262

Wed 1/79:15 amSJC - IAD

2 stops11h 42mDelta

Thu 1/812:23 pmIAD - SJC

2 stops11h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$267

Tue 1/139:55 amSJC - IAD

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Thu 1/155:30 amIAD - SJC

2 stops10h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$270

Thu 1/228:30 pmSJC - IAD

2 stops17h 20mSouthwest

Sun 1/255:30 amIAD - SJC

2 stops9h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$276

Tue 1/1310:45 pmSJC - BWI

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Thu 1/153:00 pmBWI - SJC

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$277

Tue 1/610:45 pmSJC - BWI

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Sat 1/241:02 pmBWI - SJC

1 stop11h 18mDelta

Deal found 12/1

$277

Tue 1/610:45 pmSJC - BWI

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Sat 1/1011:24 amBWI - SJC

2 stops13h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$282

Tue 1/610:45 pmSJC - BWI

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Thu 1/2210:33 amBWI - SJC

2 stops11h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/1

$282

Last-minute flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated December 4, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/66:50 amSJC - DCA

1 stop12h 30mSouthwest

Sat 1/1010:05 amDCA - SJC

1 stop9h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$176

Tue 1/611:55 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Sat 1/103:45 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$221

Thu 1/812:10 pmSJC - IAD

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Wed 1/149:05 amIAD - SJC

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$187

Thu 1/89:55 amSJC - DCA

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/227:00 amDCA - SJC

1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$191

Tue 1/137:05 amSJC - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Thu 1/156:00 amDCA - SJC

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$187

Tue 1/139:55 amSJC - IAD

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Thu 1/155:40 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$192

Tue 1/137:05 amSJC - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Fri 1/164:40 pmDCA - SJC

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$211

Sat 1/176:00 amSJC - DCA

1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/2410:35 amDCA - SJC

2 stops10h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$196

Sat 1/177:00 amSJC - DCA

1 stop9h 30mSouthwest

Sat 1/2411:50 amDCA - SJC

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$219

Thu 1/2212:10 pmSJC - IAD

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Wed 1/284:30 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$191

Wed 1/287:05 amSJC - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Wed 2/41:55 pmDCA - SJC

1 stop8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$189

Wed 1/2812:10 pmSJC - IAD

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Wed 2/45:30 pmIAD - SJC

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$189

One-way flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Tue 3/312:10 pmSJC - IAD

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$76

Tue 1/206:00 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$80

Wed 1/79:55 amSJC - IAD

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$81

Wed 2/46:00 amSJC - IAD

2 stops14h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$85

Wed 2/188:30 pmSJC - IAD

2 stops16h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$86

Mon 1/1211:44 amSJC - BWI

2 stops31h 52mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$94

Sat 1/246:00 amSJC - IAD

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$96

Thu 1/811:27 amSJC - BWI

2 stops28h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$100

Tue 1/208:30 pmSJC - IAD

2 stops17h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$106

Mon 2/210:37 amSJC - BWI

2 stops34h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$107

Thu 1/224:06 pmSJC - BWI

2 stops39h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$110

Thu 1/812:10 pmSJC - IAD

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$112

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$156 (Southwest)
One-way from	$76 (Southwest)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$488

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 2/3

12:10 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/10

2:45 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$161

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 1/6

6:50 am-10:20 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

10:05 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$176

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops13h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$180

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 1/13

7:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

$187

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Thu 1/22

7:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/28

1:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$191

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Thu 1/22

12:10 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/28

4:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$191

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

5:26 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$230

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/28

5:26 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$230

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 1/14

7:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

11:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$235

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Mon 1/26

10:29 am-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$240

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

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 December.

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

*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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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, California to Washington, D.C.?

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C.. 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 Jose, California to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $118). Flying from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C.?

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Jose to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,400 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,400 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,400 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,400 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,400 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,066 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,400 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,160 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,400 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
Most people fly from San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. On average, San Jose has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 7 airlines. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.
How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C.?
For as low as $230, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. from San Jose, California in 7h 04m. There are 2393 mi between San Jose, California and Washington, D.C.. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $156 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $250 and $251 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $72. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C.?
While some choose either San Jose - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Jose - Baltimore/Washington, San Jose - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $118). Flying from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 San Jose to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$162	Average$221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$220	Average$293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$250	Average$455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$251	Average$561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$264	Average$370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$273	Average$448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$76+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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