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

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One-way from £188.70

Flights from Washington Dulles International to Juan Santamaría International are operated by 2 airliners including United Airlines and Avianca. 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.

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
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Avianca111111103:4523:55VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines000001108:5608:56VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Washington Dulles International to Juan Santamaría International are very limited. Only Avianca operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 03:45

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Avianca at avianca.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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
23:55
AirlineFlight  No
AviancaAV663
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Tuesday
23:55
AirlineFlight  No
AviancaAV663
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Wednesday
03:45
AirlineFlight  No
AviancaAV663
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Thursday
23:55
AirlineFlight  No
AviancaAV663
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Friday
03:45
AirlineFlight  No
AviancaAV663
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Saturday
08:56
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2052
23:55
AirlineFlight  No
AviancaAV663
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Sunday
03:45
AirlineFlight  No
AviancaAV663
08:56
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2052
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to San José Juan Santamaría 04 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 £188.70 ($236 €227.09)
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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 £300.64 ($376 €361.81)
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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 £136.73 ($171 €164.54)
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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 £263.86 ($330 €317.54)
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Flight Info FAQ - Washington (IAD) to San José (SJO)

Who flies from Washington to San José?
The following airlines fly from Washington (IAD) to San José (SJO): Avianca, United Airlines.
How far is the flight from Washington to San José?
The flight from Washington to San José is 3,288KM or 2,043 miles.
How long does the flight from Washington to San José to take?
The flight from Washington to San José takes 4 Hours 41 Minutes.

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