Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. from $119

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Delta Logo
9:10 pm - 11:00 am
SJC
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DCA
10h 50m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 9:18 pm
DCA
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SJC
10h 38m1 stop
$262Delta
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 6:54 pm
SJC
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IAD
9h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:33 pm
IAD
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SJC
13h 33m2 stops
$262Delta
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:31 pm
SJC
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IAD
7h 31m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:34 am - 9:29 pm
IAD
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SJC
12h 55m2 stops
$263American Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 9:15 pm
SJC
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DCA
11h 55m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 2:56 pm
DCA
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SJC
11h 51m2 stops
$267Delta
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:29 am - 9:00 pm
SJC
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DCA
7h 31m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:42 pm
DCA
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SJC
9h 42m1 stop
$273Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:04 pm
SJC
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IAD
7h 04m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 10:35 pm
IAD
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SJC
8h 09m1 stop
$273Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Jan 28
American Airlines Logo
11:51 am - 11:00 pm
SJC
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DCA
8h 09m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 1:42 pm
DCA
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SJC
8h 57m1 stop
$274American Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 1
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:04 pm
SJC
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IAD
7h 04m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 10:35 pm
IAD
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SJC
8h 09m1 stop
$274Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 8:15 pm
SJC
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DCA
8h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 8:45 pm
DCA
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SJC
10h 10m1 stop
$279Southwest
Tue, Feb 24 - Fri, Feb 27
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 8:45 pm
SJC
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DCA
9h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 10:55 am
DCA
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SJC
7h 40m1 stop
$283Southwest
Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21

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

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Alaska Airlines
Jan 26
SJC7:00 amSan Jose
7h 04m
1 stop
IAD5:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 10
IAD5:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 09m
1 stop
SJC10:35 pmSan Jose
Alaska Airlines
Jan 23
SJC7:00 amSan Jose
7h 04m
1 stop
IAD5:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 27
IAD5:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 09m
1 stop
SJC10:35 pmSan Jose
Alaska Airlines
Feb 27
SJC4:59 pmSan Jose
9h 41m
1 stop
IAD5:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 4
IAD7:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 37m
1 stop
SJC1:42 pmSan Jose

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
Jan 20
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
7h 31m
1 stop
IAD4:31 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 27
IAD11:34 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 55m
2 stops
SJC9:29 pmSan Jose
American Airlines
Jan 23
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
9h 44m
2 stops
DCA6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 25
DCA7:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 10m
1 stop
SJC12:10 pmSan Jose
American Airlines
Jan 30
SJC7:16 pmSan Jose
12h 42m
2 stops
IAD10:58 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 6
IAD1:08 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 41m
2 stops
SJC10:49 pmSan Jose

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San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 2/24

9:10 pm-11:00 am

2 stops10h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

1:40 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$262

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-5:33 pm

2 stops13h 33m

$262

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

11:34 am-9:29 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$263

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 2/24

6:20 am-9:15 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/25

6:05 am-2:56 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$267

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Mon 1/26

10:29 am-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$273

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/28

5:26 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$273

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 1/27

11:51 am-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/1

7:45 am-1:42 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$274

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/31

5:26 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$274

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 2/24

8:25 am-8:15 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/27

1:35 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$279

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-8:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

$283

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

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As of January 2026, prices for San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 17% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. (SJC to WAS) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

4h 55m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
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. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
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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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    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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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $162Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,250 reviews
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8.0
11,591 reviews
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5.7
3,067 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $251Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,069 reviews
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8.0
4,253 reviews
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7.4
9,126 reviews
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7.9
8,011 reviews
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