Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. from $123

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American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:29 pm
SJC
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DCA
7h 29m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:17 pm
DCA
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SJC
9h 47m
1 stop
$251American Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 9:55 pm
SJC
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IAD
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 9:55 pm
IAD
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SJC
8h 25m
1 stop
$251Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:13 pm
SJC
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DCA
9h 43m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 10:36 pm
DCA
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SJC
10h 06m
1 stop
$253United Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:34 pm
SJC
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IAD
7h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:29 pm
IAD
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SJC
10h 29m
1 stop
$253American Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
American Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 8:48 am
SJC
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IAD
10h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:17 pm
IAD
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SJC
10h 17m
1 stop
$256American Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
10:45 pm - 11:16 am
SJC
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DCA
9h 31m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:55 pm - 8:33 pm
DCA
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SJC
8h 38m
1 stop
$257Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
1:57 pm - 12:21 am
SJC
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IAD
7h 24m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:01 am - 12:08 pm
IAD
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SJC
9h 07m
1 stop
$257Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 8:48 am
SJC
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IAD
13h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:29 pm
IAD
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SJC
10h 29m
1 stop
$258American Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
United Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 8:51 am
SJC
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DCA
6h 56m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 10:36 pm
DCA
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SJC
10h 06m
1 stop
$273United Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Apr 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:14 pm
SJC
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BWI
8h 59m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:46 pm - 9:22 am
BWI
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SJC
17h 36m
1 stop
$315Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

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
Mar 3
SJC10:35 pmSan Jose
7h 38m
1 stop
IAD9:13 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 14
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 56m
1 stop
SJC2:56 pmSan Jose
$257
Delta
Feb 18
SJC10:35 pmSan Jose
10h 00m
1 stop
IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 25
IAD7:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 41m
2 stops
SJC2:56 pmSan Jose
$262
Delta
Apr 28
SJC9:59 amSan Jose
10h 37m
2 stops
IAD11:36 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 2
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 05m
2 stops
SJC3:05 pmSan Jose
$268

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

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 18
SJC12:10 pmSan Jose
6h 45m
1 stop
IAD9:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 25
IAD4:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 25m
1 stop
SJC9:55 pmSan Jose
$251
Southwest
Feb 28
SJC12:20 pmSan Jose
6h 25m
1 stop
IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 8
IAD5:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 10m
1 stop
SJC9:15 amSan Jose
$274
Southwest
Mar 27
SJC6:25 amSan Jose
8h 45m
1 stop
DCA6:10 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mar 31
DCA4:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 00m
1 stop
SJC10:50 pmSan Jose
$277

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San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-1:17 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$251

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Wed 2/18

12:10 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

4:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$251

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 4/14

6:30 am-7:13 pm

1 stop9h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/28

3:30 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$253

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$253

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Wed 2/18

7:15 pm-8:48 am

2 stops10h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$256

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 4/14

10:45 pm-11:16 am

1 stop9h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/21

2:55 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$257

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 3/3

1:57 pm-12:21 am

1 stop7h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

6:01 am-12:08 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$257

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 2/21

4:20 pm-8:48 am

2 stops13h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$258

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Thu 3/19

10:55 pm-8:51 am

1 stop6h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/1

3:30 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$273

San JoseBaltimore

SJC - BWI

SJCBWI

San Jose

Wed 2/11

6:15 am-6:14 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/18

6:46 pm-9:22 am

1 stop17h 36m

$315

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Best Price Found

$163

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 $163. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $411.
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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FrontierPriceFrom $156Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,057 reviews
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6.3
8,364 reviews
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7.4
9,191 reviews
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8.0
11,775 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,266 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $271Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,174 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,088 reviews
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