⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

San Jose to Washington flights

San Jose (SJC) to Washington (WAS): 2,395 miles (3,854 km) great-circle, about 5h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $349 round-trip on Southwest, with 1 stop, departing May 18, 2026.

WNSouthwestWN4252
Depart
SJC
San Jose, USA
22:55
2026-05-18
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Arrive
WAS
Washington, United States
Returns 13:59
2026-05-20
Stops
1 stop
Distance
2,395 mi
Est. nonstop time
5h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$349
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest San Jose to Washington fare fly?

$349 round-trip, Southwest WN4252, departing 2026-05-18 at 22:55, returning 2026-05-20. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday, returning on a Wednesday 2 nights later; the fare was observed 23 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is San Jose from Washington?

  • Distance: 2,395 miles (3,854 km) great-circle, heading east (measured to Washington Dulles International Airport, IAD).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 5h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), San Jose, United States, UTC-7 on May 18, 2026.
  • Arrival: Washington (WAS, all airports), United States, UTC-4 on May 18, 2026.
  • Time difference: Washington is 3 hours ahead of San Jose on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Recorded itinerary: Southwest WN4252, 1 stop, round-trip, 2 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the San Jose to Washington fare compare with other routes from SJC?

At $349, it ranked 12th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SJC (median $415). That is 14.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SJC median of 23.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from SJC of similar length: Kailua-Kona (2,382 mi) at $358 and Orlando (2,411 mi) at $299.

Southwest had the cheapest fare on 7 of 30 SJC routes. It is the 12th longest of the 30 routes we track from SJC.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Washington?

Of 19 departure airports with a fare to Washington, San Jose (SJC) ranked 15th at $349. Lowest: $87 from Atlanta (ATL); highest: $572 from Los Angeles (LAX); 6 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (10), United Airlines (3), American Airlines (2), Alaska Airlines (1), Copa (1) and Southwest (1), plus 1 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Los_Angeles, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

San Jose to Washington flight questions

How far is San Jose from Washington by plane?

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San Jose is about 2,395 miles (3,854 km) from Washington on a great-circle line from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), heading east. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). It is the 12th longest of the 30 routes we track from SJC. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from San Jose to Washington?

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About 5h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 2,395 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Southwest fare was with 1 stop. 19 airports in our feed had a fare to Washington; this one ranked 15th, and 6 of the 19 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Washington?

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On May 18, 2026, San Jose was on UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) and Washington on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Washington was 3 hours ahead of San Jose: noon in San Jose was 15:00 in Washington. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from San Jose to Washington?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $349 per person round-trip on Southwest flight WN4252, departing May 18, 2026, returning May 20, 2026, with 1 stop. At $349, it ranked 12th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SJC (median $415). That is 14.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SJC median of 23.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from San Jose to Washington?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Washington, 6 of the 19 recorded fares were nonstop. From SJC, 10 of 30 were. Routes from SJC of similar length: Kailua-Kona (2,382 mi) at $358 and Orlando (2,411 mi) at $299.

Which airports serve flights from San Jose to Washington?

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It departs Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States, and arrives at Washington (WAS) in Washington, United States. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A domestic United States flight.

Where else near Washington can you fly from San Jose?

Philadelphia (PHL) $364New York (NYC) $421Indianapolis (IND) $448Atlanta (ATL) $427Chicago (CHI) $261Orlando (ORL) $299All flights from San Jose →

Other cities with flights to Washington

From Atlanta (ATL) $87From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $92From San Diego (SAN) $152From Orlando (MCO) $153From Las Vegas (LAS) $187From Tampa (TPA) $188

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