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$118+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — WAS
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 16, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sat 4/187:55 pm
SJC
-
BWI
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Sat 4/256:15 pm
BWI
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SJC
Nonstop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sat 4/114:25 pm
SJC
-
BWI
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Tue 4/145:55 pm
BWI
-
SJC
Nonstop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$263
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/68:00 am
SJC
-
BWI
1 stop18h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/134:17 pm
BWI
-
SJC
1 stop9h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/16$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sat 4/188:15 am
SJC
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DCA
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Sat 4/257:00 am
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:30 am
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Tue 5/125:30 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/181:15 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Sat 4/255:50 am
IAD
-
SJC
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:45 am
SJC
-
BWI
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/155:55 pm
BWI
-
SJC
Nonstop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 4/186:00 am
SJC
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DCA
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Tue 4/213:40 pm
DCA
-
SJC
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/2911:15 am
SJC
-
IAD
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Tue 5/56:20 am
IAD
-
SJC
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/114:25 pm
SJC
-
BWI
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Sat 4/1812:20 pm
BWI
-
SJC
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$288
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:21 am
SJC
-
DCA
1 stop7h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/138:59 am
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/52:51 pm
SJC
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IAD
1 stop23h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/137:37 pm
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop17h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$291

Find 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 March 16, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Southwest)

One-way from

$118
(Trip.com)

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November

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January

Average price

$448

Good round-trip deal

$450 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sat 5/9

10:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop9h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/12

7:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$271

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Thu 5/7

10:55 pm-8:55 am

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$314

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Thu 5/7

10:55 pm-8:55 am

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/12

4:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$314

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 4/15

9:10 pm-8:55 am

2 stops8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/17

3:35 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$324

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 7/21

7:15 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/28

1:45 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$337

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 5/9

10:55 am-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

4:30 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$341

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 5/13

1:13 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/16

6:05 am-12:48 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$347

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 5/2

1:45 pm-12:27 am

1 stop7h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/7

11:15 am-7:19 pm

2 stops11h 04m

$347

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Fri 4/10

10:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/13

3:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$357

San JoseBaltimore

SJC - BWI

SJCBWI

San Jose

Thu 4/9

9:45 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop5h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/13

6:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$363

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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.?

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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 43 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 $236). 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 March 16, 2026.

When flying from San Jose, California 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California 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 March 16, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,466 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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.

  • 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 $291, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. from San Jose, California in 7h 39m. There are 2416 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 Alaska Airlines and Southwest, starting at $216 and $256 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 $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American 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 - Baltimore/Washington or San Jose - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, 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.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 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 $236). 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.

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$156Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$161Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$216Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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