What airlines fly to San José?

American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San José from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San José. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to San José on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José?

Flights connecting via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 46m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 46m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $305.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and San José?

Charlotte (CLT) was the most common stop: 60% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Southwest and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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10:00 am - 8:07 pm

DCA

SJO

12h 07m

1 stop

6:00 am - 9:00 pm

SJO

DCA

13h 00m

1 stop

$371American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

6:00 am - 12:21 pm

DCA

SJO

8h 21m

1 stop

1:25 pm - 11:59 pm

SJO

DCA

8h 34m

1 stop

$373United Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 18

5:00 am - 2:00 pm

DCA

SJO

11h 00m

2 stops

6:00 am - 9:59 pm

SJO

DCA

13h 59m

2 stops

$373American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 12:21 pm

DCA

SJO

8h 21m

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1:25 pm - 11:59 pm

SJO

DCA

8h 34m

1 stop

$373United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

7:59 am - 1:59 pm

DCA

SJO

7h 00m

1 stop

3:05 pm - 11:24 pm

SJO

DCA

7h 19m

1 stop

$391JetBlue

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

6:00 am - 12:59 pm

DCA

SJO

8h 59m

1 stop

3:05 pm - 11:34 pm

SJO

DCA

7h 29m

1 stop

$392JetBlue

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

DCA

SJO

13h 30m

1 stop

9:00 am - 10:00 pm

SJO

DCA

11h 00m

1 stop

$410Southwest

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 23

6:00 am - 11:35 am

DCA

SJO

7h 35m

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1:40 pm - 8:55 am

SJO

DCA

17h 15m

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$414Southwest

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 21

7:16 pm - 11:59 am

DCA

SJO

18h 43m

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2:57 pm - 12:31 am

SJO

DCA

7h 34m

1 stop

$415GOL

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

11:47 am - 8:07 pm

DCA

SJO

10h 20m

1 stop

1:00 pm - 8:59 am

SJO

DCA

17h 59m

1 stop

$440GOL

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18

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American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José

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Sep 18

DCA10:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

12h 07m

1 stop

SJO8:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sep 20

SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 00m

1 stop

DCA9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$371

American Airlines

Oct 21

DCA5:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 00m

2 stops

SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Oct 31

SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 59m

1 stop

DCA10:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$373

American Airlines

Aug 7

DCA6:52 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 34m

1 stop

SJO12:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Aug 10

SJO2:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 07m

1 stop

DCA9:03 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$388

Southwest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José

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Aug 29

DCA6:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

13h 30m

1 stop

SJO6:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sep 23

SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 00m

1 stop

DCA10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$410

Southwest

Aug 29

DCA6:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

13h 30m

1 stop

SJO6:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sep 23

SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 55m

2 stops

DCA11:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$414

Southwest

Oct 26

DCA8:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

13h 40m

2 stops

SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 6

SJO1:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 20m

1 stop

DCA10:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$423

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1:25 pm-11:59 pm

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/17

7:59 am-1:59 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/24

3:05 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$391

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/28

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/5

3:05 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$392

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/29

6:30 am-6:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/23

9:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$410

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/21

1:40 pm-8:55 am

2 stops17h 15m

$414

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

7:16 pm-11:59 am

2 stops18h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

2:57 pm-12:31 am

1 stop7h 34m

$415

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/11

11:47 am-8:07 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/18

1:00 pm-8:59 am

1 stop17h 59m

$440

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and San José?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $491 to $719.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $371.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $305. If you don’t want to visit San José in November, then you should wait until February to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $423.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San José from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $334. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $704. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our data shows that the cheapest Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San José in the evening for as low as $394. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $750.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $500 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for as low as $242 on momondo.

How have Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José flights are approximately 50% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	6h 21m
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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José takes 6h 21m

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How far is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?
There are 2043.8 mi between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and San José Juan Santamaria Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 6h 21m.
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As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San José is American Airlines, representing 40% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 34%, JetBlue at 16%, and Southwest at 5%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,497 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $235	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,062 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $261	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,845 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $262	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,229 reviews	Search Southwest flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $360	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,030 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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