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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $484. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.$475 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $475, select.
San Jose.$482 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $482, select.
San Jose.$483 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Fri, 12 Mar.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $483, select.
San Jose.$484 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.
San Jose.$484 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.
San Jose.$484 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.
San Jose.$484 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.
San Jose.$484 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.
San Jose.$484 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.
San Jose.$500 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.
San Jose.$500 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.
San Jose.$500 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.
San Jose.$502 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.
San Jose.$503 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.
San Jose.$515 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $515, select.
San Jose.$542 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
from $502
Jul
from $483
Aug
from $540
Sep
from $483
Oct
from $501
Nov
from $474
Dec
from $587
Jan
from $483
Feb
from $483
Mar
from $482
Apr
from $483
May
from $1,013

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Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$475
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time4 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $475. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
United and Southwest Airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
As of June 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know

  • Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll catch your flight from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) are the main airports in Washington DC.

  • San Jose is one hour behind Washington DC. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Washington DC to SJO.

  • Popular months like July or holiday times such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Washington DC to SJO departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You can book a direct Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Figure out if flying from IAD works better for your plans.

  • AVIANCA operates direct flights from Washington DC to SJO departing from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.

  • Avianca is the top choice for travellers flying from IAD to SJO.

  • Among the carriers operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Juan Santamaria International Airport, United has the best track record for timeliness.

  • Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport, check out these options when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

    • Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)

  • You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to SJO flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • Start your journey at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and fly straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport out of here.

  • Southwest Airlines is one popular carrier that offers direct Washington DC to SJO plane tickets from BWI.

  • Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from BWI to SJO.

  • With a dependable 83.33% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.

  • Reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BWI and SJO are:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

  • The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Wake up, take it easy and still make your Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:

  • Flights that take off from BWI touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 77% of the time.

About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • From Juan Santamaria International Airport, central San Jose is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport is $218. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $475. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book 11 months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to SJO.

  • April is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Washington DC to SJO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). January is when most people travel to San Jose. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Washington DC to SJO plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about San Jose

  • Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Juan Santamaria International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:

  • Your trip to San Jose should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • You've seen San Jose, now it's time to discover other parts of Costa Rica. Journey about 129 kilometres east to Limon to check off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose, Liberia is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Start your sightseeing at Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola.

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