Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to San José, Southwest or Delta?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $680 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $580 and an overall rating of 7.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José take?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. generally make it to San José in 4h 40m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,045 miles.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San José was $164 for a one-way ticket and $330 for a round-trip.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to San José, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to San José, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 7

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

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Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in San José. You will leave Washington, D.C. from one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be arriving at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

Question 8

Which airlines fly non-stop between Washington, D.C. and San José?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to San José. They are: Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Avianca at $225 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Copa Airlines.

Question 9

Which airlines fly non-stop between Washington, D.C. and San José?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to San José. They are: Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Avianca at $225 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Copa Airlines.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to San José flight route.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

San Salvador is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington, D.C. to San José.

Question 14

How is parking at IAD, BWI, and DCA airports?

Accepted Answer

Both airports in Washington, D. C provide ample parking spaces to passengers flying out and need to leave their cars at the airport. You can use the international parking lots or the daily economic parking spaces. All these will depend on how long you intend to leave your car at the airport. The short-term parking spaces are found at the domestic terminal. However, offsite is a much better option if you are flying out for extended stays as it is much cheaper compared to the onsite parking lots at the airports.

Question 15

Are there onsite hotels at SJO airport?

Accepted Answer

Passengers looking for accommodation near SJO airport for easy access should consider staying at Holiday Inn Express San Jose, which is 1 mile from the airport. This hotel offers free airport shuttle services, ample parking for self-driving guests, a comfortable bed and free breakfast.

Question 16

What amenities does SJO airport offer nursing mothers?

Accepted Answer

Nursing mothers flying with their infants through this airport have a private and secure lactation area where they can pump and breastfeed their infants. The rooms are fully equipped with functional items such as electrical power outlets, a sink, comfortable rocking chairs, changing diapers, and soft lighting. The lactation rooms are located at terminals 1, 2 and 5.

Question 17

Where can I spend the night at DCA airport?

Accepted Answer

Passengers looking forward to spending the night at DCA airport due to morning flights or connecting flights can spend the night at the landside next to the security area where there are coaches. On the hand, if you are flying through IAD, you can spend the night in Concourses C and D, while at BWI, you can spend the night in Concourses C, D and E. You should carry an extra traveling blanket, eye fold and earplugs for more comfort.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to San José is October, where tickets cost $292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $585 and $487 respectively.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to San José is October, where tickets cost $292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $585 and $487 respectively.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 Washington, D.C. to San José.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 San José with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 San José from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 24

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to San José?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $347.

Question 25

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to San José?

Accepted Answer

Panama City (PTY) is the top choice – 35% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to San José picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 26

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Washington, D.C. to San José?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Newark (EWR) often has the shortest layovers from Washington, D.C. to San José, with an average of 1h 21m.

Question 27

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Washington, D.C. to San José?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 6h 56m.

Question 28

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and San José?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 29

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and San José?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San José?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Washington, D.C. to San José were found on American Airlines ($330) and Southwest ($361).

Question 31

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San José?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Washington, D.C. to San José were found on American Airlines ($330) and Southwest ($361).

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to San José costs $424 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and San José (SJO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 25% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-San José routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to San José costs $424 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and San José (SJO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 25% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-San José routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $384, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $384, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to San José from Washington, D.C. usually cost between $398 and $568 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $330 on American Airlines (Oct 24-Nov 1).

Question 39

What are the most popular airlines flying to San José?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to San José is Avianca, followed by Copa Airlines and United Airlines.

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