⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

San José to Washington flights

San José (SJO) to Washington (WAS): 2,043 miles (3,288 km) great-circle, about 4h 35m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $326 round-trip on Copa, with 1 stop, departing May 28, 2026.

CMCopaCM343
Depart
SJO
San José, Costa Rica
14:59
2026-05-28
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Arrive
WAS
Washington, United States
Returns 02:21
2026-06-13
Stops
1 stop
Distance
2,043 mi
Est. nonstop time
4h 35m
Trip type
Round-trip
$326
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest San José to Washington fare fly?

$326 round-trip, Copa CM343, departing 2026-05-28 at 14:59, returning 2026-06-13. The recorded itinerary left on a Thursday, returning on a Saturday 16 nights later; the fare was observed 33 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is San José from Washington?

  • Distance: 2,043 miles (3,288 km) great-circle, heading north (measured to Washington Dulles International Airport, IAD).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 4h 35m.
  • Departure airport: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), San José, Costa Rica, UTC-6 on May 28, 2026.
  • Arrival: Washington (WAS, all airports), United States, UTC-4 on May 28, 2026.
  • Time difference: Washington is 2 hours ahead of San José on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Costa Rica to United States.
  • Recorded itinerary: Copa CM343, 1 stop, round-trip, 16 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the San José to Washington fare compare with other routes from SJO?

At $326, it ranked 11th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SJO (median $412). That is 16.0 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SJO median of 21.6 cents across 29 round-trip routes.

Routes from SJO of similar length: New York (2,211 mi) at $340 and Dallas (1,781 mi) at $386.

Copa had the cheapest fare on 7 of 30 SJO routes. It is the 14th longest of the 30 routes we track from SJO.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Washington?

Of 19 departure airports with a fare to Washington, San José (SJO) ranked 14th at $326. 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.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to United States?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for United States: U.S. Customs and Border Protection: international visitors. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

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

FAQ

San José to Washington flight questions

How far is San José from Washington by plane?

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San José is about 2,043 miles (3,288 km) from Washington on a great-circle line from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), heading north. 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 14th longest of the 30 routes we track from SJO. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from San José to Washington?

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About 4h 35m nonstop by our estimate for 2,043 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Copa fare was with 1 stop. 19 airports in our feed had a fare to Washington; this one ranked 14th, and 6 of the 19 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between San José and Washington?

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On May 28, 2026, San José was on UTC-6 (America/Costa_Rica) and Washington on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Washington was 2 hours ahead of San José: noon in San José was 14:00 in Washington. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Washington 1 hour ahead, in mid-July Washington 2 hours ahead.

How much is a flight from San José to Washington?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $326 per person round-trip on Copa flight CM343, departing May 28, 2026, returning June 13, 2026, with 1 stop. At $326, it ranked 11th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SJO (median $412). That is 16.0 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SJO median of 21.6 cents across 29 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from San José 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 SJO, 6 of 30 were. Routes from SJO of similar length: New York (2,211 mi) at $340 and Dallas (1,781 mi) at $386.

Which airports serve flights from San José to Washington?

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It departs Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica, 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). An international flight, Costa Rica to United States.

Where else near Washington can you fly from San José?

New York (NYC) $340Toronto (YTO) $442Orlando (ORL) $231Miami (MIA) $457Dallas (DFW) $386Houston (HOU) $375All flights from San José →

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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