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Tue, Mar 31
San José SJOWashington, D.C. BWI
£159
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San José SJOWashington, D.C. BWI
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Wed, Apr 1
San José SJOWashington, D.C. BWI
£193
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£159

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£228

Cheapest round-trip

£377

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in March

£131 – £426

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.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

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

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

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

From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

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
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3292 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San José to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
Avianca
11---1---1---
United Airlines
---------------11
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
Avianca
11---1---1---
United Airlines
---------------11
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.03Tue 17.03Wed 18.03Thu 19.03Fri 20.03Sat 21.03Sun 22.03
Avianca
11---1---1---
United Airlines
---------------11
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.03Tue 24.03Wed 25.03Thu 26.03Fri 27.03Sat 28.03Sun 29.03
Avianca
11---1---1---
United Airlines
---------------11
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
AviancaAVAAVNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

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
March12°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
8 Mar
83%
22°C14°C
15 Mar
10°C2°C
Monday
9 Mar
24°C4°C
16 Mar
80%
21°C6°C
Tuesday
10 Mar
27°C7°C
17 Mar
87%
6°C1°C
Wednesday
11 Mar
89%
22°C15°C
18 Mar
8°C-1°C
Thursday
12 Mar
77%
22°C3°C
19 Mar
10°C2°C
Friday
13 Mar
15°C2°C
20 Mar
16°C2°C
Saturday
14 Mar
15°C8°C
21 Mar
22°C9°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between San José and Washington, D.C. is 3292 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Avianca, Frontier Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. San José and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San José to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Washington, D.C. takes around 6.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between San José and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between San José and Washington, D.C. is 3292 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between San José and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena, Miami.
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.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
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, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional.
Which airlines fly between San José and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Avianca, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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