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$117+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — WAS
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
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 July 30, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/162:25 pm
SJC
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BWI
2 stops13h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/227:50 am
BWI
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SJC
2 stops13h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$233
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:29 am
SJC
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BWI
2 stops20h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/97:15 pm
BWI
-
SJC
2 stops21h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$243
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/299:15 am
SJC
-
BWI
2 stops17h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 11/76:12 pm
BWI
-
SJC
2 stops23h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$273
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 9/210:12 am
SJC
-
BWI
2 stops17h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/94:43 pm
BWI
-
SJC
2 stops24h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$284
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:29 am
SJC
-
BWI
2 stops20h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/187:15 pm
BWI
-
SJC
2 stops21h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$294
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:29 am
SJC
-
BWI
2 stops19h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/56:15 pm
BWI
-
SJC
2 stops23h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$298
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/152:12 pm
SJC
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IAD
1 stop15h 08m
Frontier
Fri 8/218:59 am
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop7h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$299
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/287:29 am
SJC
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DCA
1 stop10h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/3110:59 am
DCA
-
SJC
1 stop10h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 8/266:37 pm
SJC
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IAD
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 9/26:15 am
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/162:12 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop15h 08m
Frontier
Wed 8/198:59 am
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop30h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:02 pm
SJC
-
IAD
1 stop16h 02m
Frontier
Sun 8/238:59 am
IAD
-
SJC
1 stop31h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/186:00 am
SJC
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DCA
1 stop7h 44m
Delta
Fri 8/216:59 am
DCA
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SJC
1 stop7h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/28$305

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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 July 30, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$117
(Booking.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$451

Good round-trip deal

$416 or less

Good one-way deal

$242 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 July 30, 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

Thu 10/1

10:50 pm-9:12 am

1 stop7h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/5

3:00 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$305

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Mon 8/24

11:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/31

4:35 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$305

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 9/1

6:20 am-5:37 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

6:15 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 31m

$305

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Fri 8/21

1:24 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/2

6:59 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 23m

$305

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 8/25

12:40 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

3:03 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$305

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Mon 8/17

11:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/20

4:35 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$310

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 10/3

12:51 pm-12:41 am

1 stop8h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

6:13 am-12:47 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$311

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 9/9

11:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/15

12:05 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$315

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 8/25

7:40 am-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/27

4:55 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$315

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 9/16

11:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/23

9:35 am-4:25 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$315

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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 July.
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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $315). Flying from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of $613). 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 July 30, 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.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $346 and $498 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $233 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 16-Sep 22).

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

Booking 70 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.

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 July 30, 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
4,227 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,731 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,489 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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 5 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 $305, Delta can have you in Washington, D.C. from San Jose, California in 7h 22m. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $225 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Southwest, starting at $246 and $252 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 47% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $125. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest 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.?

    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $315). Flying from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of $613). 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 5 airlines flying from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 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 July 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$225Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$246Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$252Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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