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 $102 One Way, $236 Round Trip

Prices starting at $236 for return flights and $102 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.

Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
DCA
Washington
SJO
San José
$236 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Mar 2 from Washington to San José, returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $236 found 9 hours ago
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 8
DCA
Washington
SJO
San José
$238 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$238
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Washington to San José, returning Fri, May 8, priced at $238 found 5 days ago
Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 14
DCA
Washington
SJO
San José
$240 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Feb 6 from Washington to San José, returning Sat, Feb 14, priced at $240 found 5 days ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
DCA
Washington
SJO
San José
$243 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Washington to San José, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $243 found 4 days ago
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 3
DCA
Washington
SJO
San José
$247 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 31 from Washington to San José, returning Tue, Feb 3, priced at $247 found 4 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

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 Jan 5 to Jan 6
$139 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,397 reviews)
A+++ service, cleanliness and great staff !

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$153 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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)
Room spotless, staff amazing. A+

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Alajuela
$127 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$144 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,345 reviews)
Clean room and approachable Hotel reception.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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.

Hotels In San José

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 Jan 5 to Jan 6
$139 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,397 reviews)
A+++ service, cleanliness and great staff !

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$104 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
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! (2,906 reviews)
Friendly staff, good breakfast. Easy shuttle

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$68 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$77 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,791 reviews)
Had a good stay. Buffet was ok, close enough to San Jose, very clean, will stay again

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Barceló San José
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
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$153 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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)
Room spotless, staff amazing. A+

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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
$68 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$77 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,791 reviews)
Had a good stay. Buffet was ok, close enough to San Jose, very clean, will stay again

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$116 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
The hotel is nice but dated. It is located right across the street from a supermarket which was convenient. They offered an airport shuttle from and to the airport. The service was excellent. The people were friendly and helpful. The food was good. The breakfast was free and was excellent. We were ...

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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
$56 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$64 total
Dec 28 - Dec 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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (699 reviews)
We stayed two nights a week apart. the first stay we were on the second floor and so had a relatively quiet stay. The second night we were on the ground floor at the base of the stairwell - not so quiet there. Overall though the service was good. The rooms were clean. The shuttle service to the airport ...

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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 ...
Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2019

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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
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was good, i recommend better pillows and a different toilet that actually flush faster. The shower has a weird handles that is difficult to operate at first. The cable TV is of low quality, the imege is poor, a better cable quality is recommended.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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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
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
The room was good, i recommend better pillows and a different toilet that actually flush faster. The shower has a weird handles that is difficult to operate at first. The cable TV is of low quality, the imege is poor, a better cable quality is recommended.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$127 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$144 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (690 reviews)
Close to airport, very clean, lovely room, good breakfast, friendly staff.

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

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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