Cheap flights from IAD to SJO (Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from IAD to SJO starting at $163 One Way, $346 Round Trip

Prices starting at $346 for return flights and $163 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
IAD
Washington
SJO
San José
$346 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Oct 14 from Washington to San José, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $346 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
IAD
Washington
SJO
San José
$354 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Oct 14 from Washington to San José, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $354 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
IAD
Washington
SJO
San José
$361 Roundtrip, just found
$361
Roundtrip
just found
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Aug 21 from Washington to San José, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $361 just found
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
IAD
Washington
SJO
San José
$368 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$368
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 8 from Washington to San José, returning Wed, Oct 14, priced at $368 found 23 hours ago
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
IAD
Washington
SJO
San José
$380 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$380
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 30 from Washington to San José, returning Sat, Oct 3, priced at $380 found 4 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$93 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$105 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,151 reviews)
"Room was clean, good amenities and fantastic location for the airport so helps with convenience. Breakfast also pretty good, reasonable buffet selection without being too much. Coffee was superb (Britt). Only issue we had was first time staying they only had a room with a sofabed left even though ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$122 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$138 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,626 reviews)
"Hébergement correcte pour une nuit avant l’aéroport"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
$122 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$138 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$93 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$105 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,151 reviews)
"Room was clean, good amenities and fantastic location for the airport so helps with convenience. Breakfast also pretty good, reasonable buffet selection without being too much. Coffee was superb (Britt). Only issue we had was first time staying they only had a room with a sofabed left even though ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$123 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Everything was great, but we were expecting the swim up bar to be open, which was one of the reasons we booked with yall. Cookies awesome!!! Staff at desk and restaurant/bar excellent. Ate at the restaurant the food was delicious. Is there a time of the season when the swim up bar is closed?"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

3 out of 5
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$128 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (558 reviews)
"Lindo"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$103 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$117 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location with good restaurants across t!4 parking lot. Shuttle to airport is free and convenient."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$105 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$119 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery San Antonio de Belen Heredia
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$117 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The perfect spot to stay in town before heading off to other adventures"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$67 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$75 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$77 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$86 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Son muy inflexibles con las horas de salida y encontré visible insectos desagradables"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
"Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$77 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$86 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
"Son muy inflexibles con las horas de salida y encontré visible insectos desagradables"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$89 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$101 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (711 reviews)
"Old school Costa Rican property by airport. Food is delicious A bit of runway noise and no AC. Big rooms. Good showers and ceiling fans work well."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

IAD to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
IAD Address & GPS
Address:
1 Saarinen Circle
Dulles VA, 20166
United States
IATA Code:
IAD
Longitude:
-77.447735
Latitude:
38.95315
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
You won't have to worry about the hassle of changing planes or missing your next flight on this route. United Airlines will fly you directly from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to SJO.
What is the shortest flight from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to SJO?
With the quickest possible flight time from Dulles Intl. Airport to SJO being 9 hours and 13 minutes, it's a good idea to have a few in-flight survival tricks up your sleeve. Neck pillows, earplugs and eye-masks should be among the basic items packed into your carry-on.
How many hours flight from IAD to SJO?
From the time you jet off from IAD to the minute the wheels touch the ground in SJO, you will have been airborne for about 9 hours and 18 minutes. Sail through this lengthy flight by bringing essentials like a neck pillow, an eye mask, earplugs and comfortable clothes.
What airlines have the most flights from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
United Airlines has your ticket to an amazing vacation. This well-known airline has 47 flights each month from Washington to San José.

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