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Cheapest round-trip
$264
Typical prices: $326-$606
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/2Wed 9/9
SJC - BWI • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$317
Typical prices: $357-$606
Southwest
Sat 9/5Sat 9/19
SJC - BWI • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. (SJC-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:12 am - 6:30 am
SJC
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BWI
17h 18m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 1:45 pm
BWI
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SJC
21h 30m
2 stops
$264Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:12 am - 6:30 am
SJC
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BWI
17h 18m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:43 pm - 1:45 pm
BWI
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SJC
24h 02m
2 stops
$264Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 24
Frontier Logo
2:12 pm - 8:20 am
SJC
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IAD
15h 08m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:59 am - 1:22 pm
IAD
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SJC
7h 23m
1 stop
$295Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
Southwest Logo
11:00 pm - 8:30 am
SJC
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DCA
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 10:05 pm
DCA
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SJC
7h 50m
1 stop
$300Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 5:25 am
SJC
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IAD
7h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 10:50 pm
IAD
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SJC
10h 10m
1 stop
$300United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 5:25 am
SJC
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IAD
7h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:46 am
IAD
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SJC
8h 31m
1 stop
$300United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 6:10 pm
SJC
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DCA
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 12:35 pm
DCA
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SJC
9h 30m
1 stop
$305Southwest
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Delta Logo
1:23 pm - 11:23 pm
SJC
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IAD
7h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 2:01 pm
IAD
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SJC
9h 36m
1 stop
$305Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:27 pm
SJC
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IAD
9h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:56 pm - 10:01 pm
IAD
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SJC
8h 05m
1 stop
$305American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:27 pm
SJC
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IAD
9h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:56 pm - 10:01 pm
IAD
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SJC
8h 05m
1 stop
$305American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to Washington, D.C. departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Washington, D.C. from San Jose, California usually cost between $346 and $498 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $264 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 1-Sep 9).

What is the cheapest San Jose to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. costs $317 on the route between San Jose (SJC) and Baltimore (BWI). It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is September, where tickets cost $315 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $613 and $511 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $365 on average.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$132
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. was $132 for a one-way ticket and $264 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and Washington, D.C.?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    When flying out of San Jose you will be using San Jose. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C., Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $449 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $406 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $242 or less one-way and $416 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4228 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

2.0 MediocreGlenn, Apr 2026
SJC - PHX
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Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Forget beverage, they didn't even have water for half the passangers?

The flight was delayed about 20 minutes, but this was an evening flight, so it comes as no surprise. This flight came a good 1.5 days ahead of hurricane Helene which was still far out in the gulf. However, the flight never removed the seated buckle light. The staff announced from the beginning that due to the bad weather (I suppose the hurricane a day and a half away) they would have to do an abbreviated service with water and a snack. I am fine with their water and snack offering, but this was one of the smoothest flights I've had in years. If Southwest believes a flight like this requires everyone to remain seated, then all of their flights should remain buckled for the entire flight. I cannot help but wonder if things like this are a sneaky way to cut back on expenses since the airline is currently under a lot of pressure to reduce costs.

Flight was not full! Had a whole row to myself.

Although the flight was delayed, but the crew was amazing. They did the best they could to make the time enjoyable.

Wifi didn’t work, no service, seats are hard as rocks

My experience was find with Southwest. The only issue I have is...at the exact time for me to check in...I don't understand how I always end up in C.

Agent could not provide me a boarding pass for the second leg of my flights - yet with a partner airline. Not understood.

This was my first trip with Alaska Airlines (round trip DCA to San Diego). Despite a slight delay on the return flight, I feel compelled to post a RAVE review! I cannot praise the airline and the crew enough! Everyone was kind, professional, and courteous, every step of the way- excellent service, snacks, and entertainment! On both legs of the trip I inquired whether there were any free seating upgrades and my request were granted BOTH times! I’ve flown on other airlines where they won’t do that, even when those premium seats are empty. As a customer service professional myself, I can say I left my experience feeling like a valued customer and not just a number. I NEVER expected to praise an airline lol I’ll definitely go out of my way to fly with Alaska on future trips. Thank you for such an awesome experience!

The flights were all late and they would not refund my money

Comfort level was below par. Food selection was non-existent. Paying $35 for 1st bag is never appreciated. I will not fly them again. I am actually trying to change my return flight.

I recently traveled with my service animal, and before boarding, a gate agent kindly arranged for me to have an empty seat next to me to give my dog more space. However, once on board, a male crew member spoke to me in a rude and loud tone, insisting my dog stay on the floor or my lap—even after I explained what the gate agent had approved. His tone and behavior were unprofessional and made me feel uncomfortable in front of other passengers. I understand and respect airline policies, but I would appreciate if this could be reviewed to ensure better awareness and sensitivity toward passengers traveling with service animals. Thank you for your understanding.

Great flight, no bumps to speak of, pleasant crew, good inflight entertainment choices

Staff were great but we were delayed on the tarmac for over an hour.

Comfortable seat, a little delay, very informative. Love Wi-Fi

late take off - which they blamed on ATC 1000 times. Fake news that there was no room overhead for carry-ons. Seat space was so tiny I could barely drink my coffee. Cabin was freezing cold. Seat was hard. Zero in-flight entertainment. Only good thing was we arrived on time. Not a good experience!

A cheerful and effective crew. Tasty pre-order food options.

Chaotic boarding at these gates, multiple gates squeezed in at the very end of a concourse, behind a restaurant. Agents gave up on boarding by individual zones. Flight itself was uneventful, which is all we hope for any more.

Flight delayed due to ground hold. Republic airways did a great job.

The flight was smooth, the crew was great but the plane was quite old

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was warm for first few hours and quite rough

Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

1st flight had mechanical issues after we boarded and almost took off. They tried to fix on runway but couldn’t do we went back to the gate. They couldn’t fix it there either. So we had to deplane and board another plane 2 hrs later. All in all our flight was delayed 4 hrs so we had to cancel some business meeting we had in London for the morning since we were supposed to arrive at 7am and did not arrive until 11:45am. Also, the 2nd plane had mechanical issues as well but fortunately they were able to fix on runway.

Our flight gor canceled and there was no one to help us but told us to scan the qr code and fill the forms on-line. Very poor service especially we are tourists traveling to Washington DC for the 1st time.

Our flight was great with an unexpected upgrade. However, four days into our travel we are still without a piece of luggage. The bag tracker has not been accurate, the airline is not communicating with me or the luggage delivery service and no one is willing to take responsibility or guarantee any kind of support or reimbursement. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to easily shop to replace items as we are currently on a cruise. I have been very disappointed by United Airlines response.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

Luggage management is poor, my missing luggage is still lingering.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

A good, solid, no frills experience. Departed and arrived on time, staff were pleasant and attentive. Loved the Bluetooth connectivity on the SJC to IAH leg. Being able to watch movies and listen to them with my noise cancelling headphones was lovely. Missed that on the IAH to LHR leg (so I put the wired buds on and my over ear Quiet Comforts over those).

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

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