Cheap flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $251
Southwest 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Jan 10 — Sat, Jan 17
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is currently $251
Cheapest one-way flight $126
American 1 stop 10 hr Wed, Jan 7
The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is currently $126
Last-minute weekend getaway $414
United 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Nov 22 — Mon, Nov 24
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is currently $414
Cheapest business class flights $997
Delta 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Dec 6 — Sat, Dec 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is currently $997
Fastest flight 4 hr 52 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. takes 4 hr 52 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–275
November
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–600

Popular airlines from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

  • Southwest
    from $251
    Typical price: $280–510
    2665 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Delta
    from $257
    Typical price: $275–610
    880 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • United
    from $251
    Typical price: $275–580
    415 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • American
    from $251
    Typical price: $280–580
    336 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Alaska
    from $296
    Typical price: $310–620
    117 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Frontier
    Typical price: $195–530
    17 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - BWI, DCA, IAD Every Mon, Fri

Popular airports near San Jose

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 13 min 2 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 42 min 33 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 43 min 32 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington United States 17 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington United States 52 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
    Baltimore United States 49 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 2 hr 20 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose to Washington, D.C.

When are the cheapest days to fly from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $145 to $275.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $251. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $126.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is $251, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is $257, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 24.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is $251, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is $251, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is $296, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. starts at $251 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sat, Jan 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $126 and departs on Wed, Jan 7.
How long does it take to fly from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
4 hr 52 min is the shortest flight time from San Jose to Washington, D.C..
When should you fly to Washington, D.C., United States?
Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Jose to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What is the best airline to fly from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Jose to Washington, D.C..

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,665 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Jose to Washington, D.C. are:
  • Delta offers 880 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • United offers 415 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • American offers 336 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Alaska offers 117 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Jose and Washington, D.C..
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $251. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $126.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is $251, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is $257, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 24.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is $251, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is $251, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C. is $296, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
No airline flies direct from San Jose to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 2665 Southwest connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 880 Delta connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 415 United connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 336 American connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 117 Alaska connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Frontier connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Washington, D.C. at price $414 is offered by United from Sat, Nov 22 to Mon, Nov 24.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
No airline flies direct from San Jose to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 2665 Southwest connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 880 Delta connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 415 United connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 336 American connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 117 Alaska connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Frontier connecting flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C. available?
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C..
How can I find nonstop flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Jose and Washington, D.C. start at $997 from Sat, Dec 6 to Sat, Dec 13 with Delta.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Jose and Washington, D.C. start at $251 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sat, Jan 17.
How can I book business class trips from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
To book business class trips from San Jose to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
Are there any last-minute deals from San Jose to Washington, D.C. next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Jose and Washington, D.C. starts at $414 from Sat, Nov 22 to Mon, Nov 24 with United.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Washington, D.C. at price $414 is offered by United from Sat, Nov 22 to Mon, Nov 24.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Washington, D.C.?
To find last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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