Cheap flights from DCA to SJO (Ronald Reagan Washington National to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DCA to SJO starting at $178 One Way, $357 Round Trip

Prices starting at $357 for return flights and $178 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.

Thu, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 2
DCA
Washington
SJO
San José
$357 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$357
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Jan 28 from Washington to San José, returning Tue, Feb 2, priced at $357 found 19 hours ago
Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20
DCA
Washington
SJO
San José
$359 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jan 13 from Washington to San José, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $359 found 3 days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
DCA
Washington
SJO
San José
$361 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from Washington to San José, returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $361 found 1 day ago
Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 18
DCA
Washington
SJO
San José
$367 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 10 from Washington to San José, returning Fri, Dec 18, priced at $367 found 7 hours ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
DCA
Washington
SJO
San José
$369 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$369
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from Washington to San José, returning Sat, Nov 21, priced at $369 found 6 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
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$114 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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! (1,244 reviews)
"Staff was very kind…only 1 night on my fourth…the food was not good a5 alll."

Reviewed on Oct 27, 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
$123 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$139 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 ...
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
$117 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
$133 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$93 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,464 reviews)
"Good breakfast"

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
$149 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
$168 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the last night of our trip. Airport shuttle was easy and this hotel is right around the corner from the rental car drop off. Beutiful property and has everything onsite you need. Great stay."

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
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
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$114 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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! (1,244 reviews)
"Staff was very kind…only 1 night on my fourth…the food was not good a5 alll."

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$134 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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 ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Urbanización El Robledal, La Uruca, 01150 San José, Costa Rica San José San Jose
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$90 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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
$105 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$119 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"I was provided a free room upgrade through Expedia which I did not receive. Instead they told me they would provide me with a free breakfast instead. Only to find out later the free breakfast was already included with every room anyway. Careful of the resteraunt get prices up front or get a huge ..."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 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
$62 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$70 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$94 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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 ...
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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$94 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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 ...
Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$107 total
Nov 26 - Nov 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! (715 reviews)
"This place was so good. Our flight got in after hours and so they made sandwiches for us to have upon arrival. A security guard checked us in after hours and gave us our meal and served us at the dining patio. He was very friendly and helpful. The gardens are beautiful. It feels like an oasis in ..."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 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.

DCA to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DCA Address & GPS
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA Code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
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 DCA to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
As you can't fly straight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to SJO at the moment, a flight with just one stopover is the next best thing. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are all reliable airlines that operate on this route.
What is the shortest flight from National Airport to SJO?
From Washington, the exciting sights and sounds of San José are 7 hours and 27 minutes away. Lock in your favorite seat, or maybe even one with a bit more legroom, and travel to your destination in comfort.
How many hours flight from National Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
Typically, it takes 7 hours and 31 minutes to go from National Airport to SJO. Get through the flight by watching a few movies and getting stuck into a good book. Alternatively, squeeze in a bit of shut-eye.
What airlines have the most flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
You'll have to make one or more stopovers if you're on your way from DCA to SJO. For now, there are no airlines that have direct flights on this route.

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