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$83 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$250
Overall average: $396
Alaska Airlines
Wed 1/21Wed 1/28
SJC - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$447
Typical prices: $531-$569
Southwest
Wed 3/11Sun 3/15
SJC - BWI • Non-stop
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3 weeks
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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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, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 9:59 pm
SJC
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DCA
9h 54m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:42 pm
DCA
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SJC
9h 42m1 stop
$250Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
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
$250Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
Southwest Logo
12:35 pm - 10:10 pm
SJC
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IAD
6h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 8:30 pm
IAD
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SJC
7h 45m1 stop
$251Southwest
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:40 pm
SJC
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DCA
7h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 9:29 pm
DCA
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SJC
10h 57m1 stop
$251American Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:42 pm
SJC
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DCA
9h 42m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:19 pm
DCA
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SJC
8h 49m1 stop
$256American Airlines
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
11:22 am - 9:29 pm
IAD
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SJC
13h 07m2 stops
$256American Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 5:00 pm
SJC
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IAD
7h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 10:10 pm
IAD
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SJC
7h 40m1 stop
$257Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 9:10 am
SJC
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DCA
7h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 9:18 pm
DCA
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SJC
10h 38m1 stop
$257Delta
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:48 pm
SJC
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IAD
13h 48m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:22 am - 9:29 pm
IAD
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SJC
13h 07m2 stops
$261American Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 24
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 9:10 am
SJC
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DCA
11h 40m2 stops
Delta Logo
3:10 pm - 8:53 pm
DCA
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SJC
8h 43m1 stop
$262Delta
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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.

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 $688 on the route between San Jose (SJC) and Baltimore (BWI). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Jose, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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 $306 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $553 and $536 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C., you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$83
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% 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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. was $83 for a one-way ticket and $250 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, and Hawaiian Airlines 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $357 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $436 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?

 
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San Jose to Washington, D.C.

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Reviews of the top 5 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11431 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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Larger seats and more room would elevate the experience. Otherwise, it was good!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
SJC - SEA
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Larger seats and more room would elevate the experience. Otherwise, it was good!

Again Alaskan and Hawaiian need to consolidate check-in, allow seat reservations on both flights. I wound up in last row because I couldn’t reserve better seat.

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.

Check in went pretty well and you didn't lose my bag. After I got a drink from the drink cart they charged me for it, and at the crazy overpriced airport rates. Never had that happen before, is that an american thing? what madness.

I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

One the nicest and great air crews I’ve experienced and I’ve flown a lot

Seattle airport terminal was a nightmare to navigate. Coming g off a cruise boat etc. Lack of convient Restrooms a major issue. Once able to get to boarding Alaska Air it was good experience.

Appreciated the upgrade on the saver ticket. Made the 5 hour flight bearable.

Staff at Gate desk were helpful. My connecting flight from the first part of my trip Kona to Seattle was late. I had to run through SeaTac Seattle to catch my flight to San Jose. They made an exception to let me board. On my return trip San Jose to San Diego and San Diego to Honolulu the same thing happened. One flight arrived late and I had to run through the terminal to catch my connection. There are no Gluten-free & Vegan options meals and snacks to purchase.

Short flight was fine, but no entertainment and bathrooms broken.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

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?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

No free snacks or drinks. Freezing. Uncomfortable. No plugs or entertainment. If you fly to LA the make you change terminals with a slow bus. Awful trip that took forever. Terrible airline- maybe the worst I’ve ever flown.

Crew are always very angry and dismissive like they seem they are being forced to work. In addition, there was a long line for the bathrooms, and only one was allowed to be used. No reason was given for only one bathroom being available; apparently, the stewardess was more interested in using the jumpseat instead of allowing the customers to use the bathroom.

No leg room. My knee was sore for a day.

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

The flight was severely delayed due to the missing flight attendants.

Flight was cancelled without warning close to flight date. Stuck witha credit has to buy a new ticket from another airline in either to get to location. Email cancelling was lost in mail.

Spirit Airlines was ok but TRAVELHELPDESK, the 3rd party travel agent IS A JOKE! VERY RUDE CUSTOMER AGENTS ont he phone. NO HELP AT ALL. But the airlines was ok.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

The staff was very very rude in Las Vegas when boarding the flight. When presenting the boarding ticket. Las Vegas flight, it was hot and stuffy, it smelled really bad.

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

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