Cheap flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. from £108

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Fri, Jun 19
San Jose SJCWashington, D.C. IAD
£108
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San Jose SJCWashington, D.C. IAD
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Fri, Jun 19
San Jose SJCWashington, D.C. IAD
£136
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Fri, Jun 19
San Jose SJCWashington, D.C. DCA
£152
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San Jose SJCWashington, D.C. IAD
£152
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Thu, Jun 18
San Jose SJCWashington, D.C. DCA
£171
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San Jose SJCWashington, D.C. DCA
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£108

Cheapest round-trip

£342

Average round-trip

£486

Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
San Jose International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
338
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Check-in for a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes
VolarisVOIY4No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
31 May
25°C11°C
7 Jun
32°C19°C
Monday
1 Jun
24°C12°C
8 Jun
35°C21°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
23°C13°C
9 Jun
76%
30°C21°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
25°C11°C
10 Jun
88%
22°C19°C
Thursday
4 Jun
27°C12°C
11 Jun
79%
35°C19°C
Friday
5 Jun
31°C16°C
12 Jun
78%
32°C20°C
Saturday
6 Jun
83%
31°C18°C
13 Jun
72%
34°C21°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, AeroMéxico, and Volaris. San Jose and Washington, D.C. have 338 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Jose?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Jose and Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Las Vegas, San Diego, London, Morelia, Phoenix, Honolulu, Toronto, Mexico City, Dallas, Tokyo, Burbank, Edmonton, León, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Seattle.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.
What airports are near San Jose?
The main airport in San Jose is San Jose International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Fresno Yosemite International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
Which airlines fly between San Jose and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between San Jose and Washington, D.C. with Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, AeroMéxico, Volaris.
When’s the best time to travel between San Jose and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Jose and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between San Jose and Washington, D.C.?
Traveling between San Jose and Washington, D.C., you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San Jose?
There are a number of airports in and around San Jose. The main one is San Jose International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Fresno Yosemite International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Jose and Washington, D.C. depart?
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