$79+ 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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — WAS
jul. 7 — jul. 141
1 adult, Economy
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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 julio 2, 2025.
Round-trip from | $160 (Cheapflightsfares) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $79 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $294 |
Good round-trip deal | $411 or less |
Good one-way deal | $161 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 julio 2, 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 julio 2, 2025.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 7/154:22 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop10h 43mSpirit Airlines
jue. 7/176:30 amBWI - SJC
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/286:40 amSJC - DCA
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
mié. 7/302:30 pmDCA - SJC
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30![Southwest logo]()
$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mar. 7/227:09 pmSJC - IAD
2 stops12h 53mAmerican Airlines
mié. 7/309:03 amIAD - SJC
2 stops12h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
vie. 8/110:25 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 06mDelta
mié. 8/65:28 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/30![Delta logo]()
$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mar. 8/126:30 amSJC - IAD
1 stop9h 19mDelta
vie. 8/157:35 amIAD - SJC
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/30![Delta logo]()
$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 9/239:09 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop16h 38mAlaska Airlines
lun. 9/296:09 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop18h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/246:30 amSJC - IAD
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
dom. 7/275:50 amIAD - SJC
2 stops14h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29![Southwest logo]()
$288
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
lun. 8/2512:01 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
lun. 9/17:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Deal found 6/30![Frontier logo]()
$290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
lun. 9/1510:35 amSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 24mAlaska Airlines
mié. 9/248:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$296
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/107:00 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
lun. 7/147:30 amIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Deal found 7/1![Frontier logo]()
$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sáb. 8/211:38 amSJC - DCA
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/910:20 amDCA - SJC
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$307
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
vie. 10/2410:53 amSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 21mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 10/288:59 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$326
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoseBaltimore
SJC - BWI
SJCBWI
San Jose
mar. 7/15
4:22 pm-6:05 am
1 stop10h 43m
Baltimore/Washington
jue. 7/17
6:30 am-12:05 pm
1 stop8h 35m
$160
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - DCA
SJCDCA
San Jose
lun. 7/28
6:40 am-7:35 pm
2 stops9h 55m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
mié. 7/30
2:30 pm-9:20 pm
2 stops9h 50m
$274
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - IAD
SJCIAD
San Jose
mar. 7/22
7:09 pm-11:02 am
2 stops12h 53m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
mié. 7/30
9:03 am-6:29 pm
2 stops12h 26m
$274
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - DCA
SJCDCA
San Jose
vie. 8/1
10:25 pm-8:31 am
1 stop7h 06m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
mié. 8/6
5:28 pm-9:46 pm
1 stop7h 18m
$277
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - IAD
SJCIAD
San Jose
mar. 8/12
6:15 am-4:25 pm
1 stop7h 10m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
lun. 8/18
5:25 pm-10:36 pm
1 stop8h 11m
$277
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - IAD
SJCIAD
San Jose
mar. 8/12
8:25 pm-12:02 pm
2 stops12h 37m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
sáb. 8/16
7:30 am-12:37 pm
1 stop8h 07m
$282
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - IAD
SJCIAD
San Jose
jue. 7/24
6:30 am-7:05 pm
1 stop9h 35m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
dom. 7/27
5:50 am-5:40 pm
2 stops14h 50m
$288
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - DCA
SJCDCA
San Jose
lun. 8/25
12:01 pm-9:59 pm
1 stop6h 58m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
lun. 9/1
7:00 am-11:16 am
1 stop7h 16m
$290
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - DCA
SJCDCA
San Jose
lun. 9/15
10:35 am-8:59 pm
1 stop7h 24m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
mié. 9/24
8:00 am-2:21 pm
1 stop9h 21m
$296
San JoseWashington, D.C.
SJC - IAD
SJCIAD
San Jose
jue. 7/10
7:00 pm-6:34 am
1 stop8h 34m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
lun. 7/14
7:30 am-1:17 pm
1 stop8h 47m
$304
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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 June 27, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 julio 2, 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 June 29, 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
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 julio 2, 2025.
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.
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$113 | Average$238 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$133 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$140 | Average$235 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$198 | Average$381 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$447 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$263 | Average$382 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$434 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |