Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. from $118

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Alaska Airlines Logo
10:24 am - 9:02 pm
SJC
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DCA
7h 38m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:06 pm - 10:54 am
DCA
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SJC
20h 48m
1 stop
$251Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 5:27 pm
SJC
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IAD
25h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 1:42 pm
IAD
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SJC
9h 37m
1 stop
$251Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:16 am - 9:59 pm
SJC
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DCA
8h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:59 am - 2:13 pm
DCA
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SJC
8h 14m
1 stop
$254Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:27 pm
SJC
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IAD
7h 27m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 1:42 pm
IAD
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SJC
9h 37m
1 stop
$254Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 11:10 pm
SJC
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IAD
8h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:39 pm
IAD
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SJC
9h 39m
1 stop
$257Delta
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
American Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 10:53 pm
SJC
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IAD
8h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 10:32 pm
IAD
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SJC
10h 21m
2 stops
$259American Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 8:40 pm
SJC
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DCA
11h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 5:35 pm
DCA
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SJC
8h 35m
1 stop
$262Southwest
Wed, Mar 18 - Sat, Mar 21
Delta Logo
9:15 am - 11:46 pm
SJC
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IAD
11h 31m
2 stops
Delta Logo
3:35 pm - 9:33 pm
IAD
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SJC
8h 58m
1 stop
$262Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:30 pm
SJC
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IAD
11h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 10:32 pm
IAD
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SJC
10h 21m
2 stops
$264American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 10:55 pm
SJC
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DCA
12h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:55 pm - 7:40 pm
DCA
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SJC
8h 45m
1 stop
$279Southwest
Sun, Feb 22 - Wed, Feb 25

Delta flights from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C.

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
Feb 28
SJC11:45 amSan Jose
8h 25m
1 stop
IAD11:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 7
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 39m
1 stop
SJC12:39 pmSan Jose
$257
Delta
Mar 3
SJC9:15 amSan Jose
11h 31m
2 stops
IAD11:46 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 10
IAD3:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 58m
1 stop
SJC9:33 pmSan Jose
$262
Delta
Mar 3
SJC9:15 amSan Jose
12h 06m
2 stops
IAD12:21 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 10
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 52m
2 stops
SJC12:52 pmSan Jose
$267

American Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C.

Our best American Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
American Airlines
Mar 3
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
7h 31m
1 stop
IAD4:31 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 10
IAD3:11 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 21m
2 stops
SJC10:32 pmSan Jose
$259
American Airlines
Mar 3
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
11h 30m
2 stops
IAD8:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 10
IAD3:11 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 21m
2 stops
SJC10:32 pmSan Jose
$264
American Airlines
Feb 18
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
11h 30m
2 stops
IAD8:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 25
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 17m
1 stop
SJC1:17 pmSan Jose
$346

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Price

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 2/24

10:24 am-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/3

5:06 pm-10:54 am

1 stop20h 48m

$251

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 2/24

12:45 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop25h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/3

7:05 am-1:42 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$251

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 3/4

10:16 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/10

8:59 am-2:13 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$254

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

7:05 am-1:42 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$254

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 2/28

11:45 am-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$257

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Wed 2/25

11:01 am-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

3:11 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$259

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 3/18

6:10 am-8:40 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

12:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$262

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 3/3

9:15 am-11:46 pm

2 stops11h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

3:35 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$262

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

3:11 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$264

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sun 2/22

7:35 am-10:55 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/25

1:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$279

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The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Jose, California, with most prices found around $306. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in September, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. during April average around $320.

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Best Price Found

$196

Fastest flight time

4h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $196. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $388.
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 55m
Direct flights go from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. From San Jose, California there are direct flights to Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
  • How far is San Jose to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    Washington, D.C. is 2413.9 mi away from San Jose. Flights usually cover this in 4h 55m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5.7
3,051 reviews
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6.3
8,396 reviews
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8.0
11,831 reviews
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8.0
4,272 reviews
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7.4
9,231 reviews
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7.2
11,213 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,132 reviews
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