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Washington D.C..Rs24,687 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs24,687, select.
Washington D.C..Rs24,754 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs24,754, select.
Washington D.C..Rs24,754 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs24,754, select.
Washington D.C..Rs24,786 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs24,786, select.
Washington D.C..Rs24,857 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs24,857, select.
Washington D.C..Rs29,823 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs29,823, select.
Washington D.C..Rs35,258 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs35,258, select.
Washington D.C..Rs51,051 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs51,051, select.

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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 September.
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Direct flights from San Jose to Washington D.C.

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

San Jose to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs24,687
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week8

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 Rs49,512. 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 8 minutes 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 April 2025, there are 8 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 April 2025.
If you're flying from San Jose, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Baltimore Washington International – which is 43.6 km away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from Rs49,512.
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 Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 8 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 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 April, the average temperature is usually around 12°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 Spirit Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Camp Springs Andrews AFB Airport is Southwest Airlines.

Flying 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). Explore your departure options from this base when searching for flights from San Jose to Washington DC.

  • The primary gateways to Washington DC are Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

  • The average time for a direct San Jose to Washington DC flight is 5 hours 10 minutes.

  • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC three hours ahead of San Jose.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to {"defaultCase":"Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport","accusativeCase":"Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport","nominativeCase":"Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport","dativeCase":"Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport"} (BWI) is the most popular route. When searching for your flight from San Jose to Washington DC, you can pick from three weekly services between SJC and BWI.

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

  • If you're getting away during a popular month like August, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.

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

  • Rs24,687 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Washington DC. A return flight starts at Rs49,512. 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)

  • If you're after a direct flight from San Jose to Washington DC, you can leave from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Travel from SJC to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in one seamless trip.

  • Southwest Airlines is a well-known carrier that 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 on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • In search of a handy hotel close to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Jose to Washington DC, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from SJC arrive at their destination without delay.

  • SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Arriving in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. Once you've hopped off your flight from San Jose to Washington DC, it'll take you approximately 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • After your flight from San Jose to Washington DC, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to IAD. These are some comfortable 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. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from IAD one week in advance often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.

  • The address for Washington Dulles International Airport is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. It'll take you about 50 minutes to reach the city centre in a cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from San Jose to Washington DC.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, the journey will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Reserve a hotel close to BWI and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late San Jose to Washington DC flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays will have you settling in quickly:

  • Start your journey without worrying about how to get to your destination with a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with reliable names here like Dollar, Thrifty and Budget.

  • Enjoy a payoff when you plan ahead. Book your ride from BWI two weeks before your flight from San Jose to Washington DC to access the best deals.

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 to 33ºC.

  • 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 and 10ºC 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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