Flights from Washington Airport (IAD) to San José Airport Airport (SJO)

Q: How long does the flight from Washington to San José to take?

The flight from Washington to San José takes4 Hours 41 Minutes.

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One-way from £186.79

Flights from Washington Dulles International to Juan Santamaría International are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, United Airlines, who offer a direct flight. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 41 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

The time zone at Juan Santamaría International is different from Washington Dulles International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

If you plan on flying to Juan Santamaría International Airport from Washington Dulles International Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Washington Dulles International Airport.

If you chose to rent a car at Juan Santamaría International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Juan Santamaría International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

Organise and book your choice of transport to Washington Dulles International Airport:

Ensure your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Juan Santamaría International Airport

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Washington Dulles International to Juan Santamaría International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	0	0	0	0	0	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with United Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers with times between and .

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for United Airlines at united.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Saturday

08:56

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2052

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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Juan Santamaría International. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to San José Juan Santamaría	0		4 Hours 44 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Washington (IAD) to San José (SJO)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to San José SJO?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to San José SJO is £186.79 ($236 €223.45)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to San José SJO?

The cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to San José SJO is £297.60 ($376 €356)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to San José SJO?

The cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to San José SJO is £135.35 ($171 €161.90)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to San José SJO?

The cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to San José SJO is £261.20 ($330 €312.45)

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