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Cheap flights from San Jose to Washington from US$157
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Washington. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 6h 25m door to door (324 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$157.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 00m Cheapest in January Prices checked 14 days ago
San Jose to Washington at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$157Southwest Airlines · 1 stop · Tue 12 JanCheapest returnUS$357Thu 10 Dec – Mon 14 DecFastest journey6h 00mSouthwest Airlines · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from San Jose to Washington
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SJC Denver (DEN) WAS
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon08:45 SJC12:07 DEN0h 53m connection13:00 DEN18:10 WASUnited Airlines
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SJC Las Vegas (LAS) WAS
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sun22:45 SJC00:07 LAS0h 53m connection01:00 LAS08:13 WASFrontier Airlines
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SJC Phoenix (PHX) WAS
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Wed06:00 SJC07:42 PHX0h 48m connection08:30 PHX15:38 WASAmerican Airlines
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SJC San Diego (SAN) WAS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
Fri08:00 SJC09:20 SAN0h 55m connection10:15 SAN18:07 WASAlaska Airlines
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SJC Seattle (SEA) WAS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Sun20:15 SJC22:16 SEA0h 59m connection23:15 SEA06:57 WASAlaska Airlines
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) WAS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Sat07:00 SJC08:06 LAX3h 39m connection11:45 LAX19:25 WASDelta Air Lines + Alaska Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Cheapest dates from San Jose to Washington
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,888 km2,414 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 00mfastest found
- Time difference
- +3hWashington vs San Jose
- Currency in Washington
- USD
- Airports
- SJC → IAD, DCA
Flights from San Jose to Washington: questions answered
How much is a flight from San Jose to Washington?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$157 with 1 stop, departing in January. Return trips start from US$357. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,888 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Washington?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX) and San Diego (SAN). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Washington?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Washington?
Washington is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
