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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Washington D.C.? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P14,790. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..P14,491 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 5 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,491, select.
Washington D.C..P14,790 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,790, select.
Washington D.C..P15,202 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,202, select.
Washington D.C..P18,688 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P18,688, select.
Washington D.C..P19,491 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P19,491, select.
Washington D.C..P19,816 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P19,816, select.
Washington D.C..P19,945 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P19,945, select.
Washington D.C..P19,945 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P19,945, select.
Washington D.C..P19,946 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P19,946, select.
Washington D.C..P21,784 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P21,784, select.
Washington D.C..P21,861 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P21,861, select.
Washington D.C..P22,934 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P22,934, select.
Washington D.C..P22,998 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P22,998, select.
Washington D.C..P23,847 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P23,847, select.
Washington D.C..P56,730 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P56,730, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Washington D.C. flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from P21,861
Apr
from P14,790
May
from P14,491
Jun
from P19,946
Jul
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Direct flights from San Jose to Washington D.C.

Alternative San Jose to Washington D.C. routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Jose to Washington D.C.? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Washington Ronald Reagan

5km from central Washington D.C.
Closest
from P15,972
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Camp Springs Andrews AFB

17km from central Washington D.C.
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Washington Dulles

37km from central Washington D.C.
Cheapest
from P14,491
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Baltimore Washington International

44km from central Washington D.C.
from P15,145
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Manassas

47km from central Washington D.C.
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San Jose to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP14,491
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week9

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

There are 5 airports in Washington D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Camp Springs Andrews AFB, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, and Manassas.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Washington D.C. is P14,491. 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.
5 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from San Jose to Washington D.C..
Southwest Airlines flies direct from San Jose to Washington D.C..
As of March 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from San Jose to Washington D.C..
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Washington D.C. is usually May.
If you're flying from San Jose, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Washington Dulles – which is 36.5 km away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from P14,491.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Washington D.C. on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 1 minute.
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 Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Washington D.C. is Delta. And the cheapest airline that flies to Camp Springs Andrews AFB Airport is Southwest Airlines.

Travelling from San Jose to Washington DC: what you need to know

  • San Jose's main airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Check out your departure options from this terminal when booking flights from San Jose to Washington DC.

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are the primary entry points to Washington DC.

  • Book a direct San Jose to Washington DC flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.

  • Washington DC is three hours ahead of San Jose and is in the UTC-4 timezone.

  • With three weekly flights between the two airports, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from San Jose to Washington DC with Southwest Airlines at 20:55. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from SJC to BWI is with Southwest Airlines at 20:55.

  • For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your San Jose to Washington DC flight.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Washington DC

  • P5,741 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Washington DC. A return flight starts at P14,491. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book two months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap San Jose to Washington DC flights.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on plane tickets from San Jose to Washington DC. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on cheap flights from San Jose to Washington DC.

  • Lock in a cheap San Jose to Washington DC flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • You can book a direct flight from San Jose to Washington DC jetting off from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Begin your journey at SJC and end it at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

  • Be on the lookout for promotions with Southwest Airlines. This carrier offers direct San Jose to Washington DC plane tickets from SJC.

  • Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Jose to Washington DC or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SJC land on schedule 84.69% of the time.

  • The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Arriving in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometers away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from San Jose to Washington DC. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and explore beyond Washington DC's main sights.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Ronald Reagan National Airport about four weeks in advance of your San Jose to Washington DC flight.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is roughly 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. Once you've disembarked your flight from San Jose to Washington DC, it takes approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • The journey will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • After your flight from San Jose to Washington DC, kick back at a hotel close to IAD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from IAD one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.

  • Washington Dulles International Airport is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Step off your flight from San Jose to Washington DC and head directly to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Washington DC is around 40 kilometres from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and usually takes 50 minutes to reach driving.

  • The journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you use public transport.

  • Find a hotel near BWI and go from landing to lounging in your room in a flash. Whether you're arriving on a late San Jose to Washington DC flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these stays put comfort right within reach:

  • Start your journey without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with reliable companies here like Dollar, Thrifty and Budget.

  • Around two weeks ahead of your flight from San Jose to Washington DC is a good time to secure your ride from BWI. You're more likely to find a cheaper rate or even snap up an early bird discount.

Best time to go to Washington DC

  • February is the busiest month for flights from San Jose to Washington DC. To avoid the crowds, go to Washington DC in May.

  • When booking your San Jose to Washington DC tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from San Jose to Washington DC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

More about Washington DC

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of United States, head for Philadelphia, about 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.

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