Travelling from Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Explore your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) departing from either of these.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located in San Jose. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is three hours behind Washington DC.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Washington DC to SJC. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
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76.44% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan National Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Kick off your adventure at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and go straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport out of here.
Southwest Airlines is one airline that offers direct Washington DC to SJC plane tickets from BWI.
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from BWI to SJC.
The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Book a hotel close to SJC if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight.
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to central San Jose is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is P6,625. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P14,353. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit San Jose. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Washington DC to SJC plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Japantown (San Jose), Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation are must-do's during your San Jose adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Jose, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 209 kilometres east to Fresno to tick off its popular sights. From Forestiere Underground Gardens to Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Sacramento is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres north of San Jose. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.