Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of San Jose.
Every week, there are three Juan Santamaria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 13:30 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 16:55 with AVIANCA.
Leave enough time to catch your SJO to IAD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Washington DC (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with AVIANCA. This popular carrier has direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
AVIANCA is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SJO to IAD flights, with 75.0% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SJO and IAD:
El Salvador International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is 160 €. A return plane ticket is currently 269 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SJO to IAD, book your journey eight months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79.83% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SJO? If you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're coming in on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near IAD:
Go where the road takes you with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and discover more of Washington DC and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 3 hours 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SJO to IAD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.