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 $138 One Way, $308 Round Trip

Prices starting at $308 for return flights and $138 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
$308 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$308
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Oct 14 from Washington to San José, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $308 found 13 hours ago
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
IAD
Washington
SJO
San José
$312 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Washington to San José, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $312 found 5 days ago
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17
IAD
Washington
SJO
San José
$325 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$325
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 3 from Washington to San José, returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $325 found 2 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
IAD
Washington
SJO
San José
$330 Roundtrip, just found
$330
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Washington to San José, returning Tue, May 19, priced at $330 just found
Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 12
IAD
Washington
SJO
San José
$348 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Nov 26 from Washington to San José, returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $348 found 1 day 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
$152 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$172 total
Apr 5 - Apr 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! (2,443 reviews)
Professional, friendly and clean!

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
$163 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$184 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,669 reviews)
Had a shuttle ready and waiting at 4 am to get us to the airport 👍👍

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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
$222 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$251 total
Mar 31 - Apr 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Room clean nice and big and convenient location next to a Walmart! Was not keen at first for multiple keys, finally did and cannot book shuttle to airport so ended up taking an uber. Nice hotel I just think for the price these little details are important. No milk for free morning coffee and gave ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Courtyard 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

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$72 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,946 reviews)
Good breakfast. Nice property

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Barceló San José
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$116 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,037 reviews)
Some things to note: They provide shampoo/conditioner (not separate), bar soap, and their hairdryers are not optimal, the shower in my room did not get hot (not even warm), if your room is near the breakfast area, it will be loud in the morning. The pool area is really nice with a swim up bar. They ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$152 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$172 total
Apr 5 - Apr 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! (2,443 reviews)
Professional, friendly and clean!

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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
$222 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$251 total
Mar 31 - Apr 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Room clean nice and big and convenient location next to a Walmart! Was not keen at first for multiple keys, finally did and cannot book shuttle to airport so ended up taking an uber. Nice hotel I just think for the price these little details are important. No milk for free morning coffee and gave ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$72 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,946 reviews)
Good breakfast. Nice property

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$116 total
Mar 29 - Mar 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
I chose this hotel in part because of the free shuttle and also because it had a restaurant on site. The shuttle drivers were wonderful - including one who drove out of his way to bring us to our rental car company. The restaurant was excellent and our stay came with a free breakfast, which was delicious ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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
$108 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$123 total
Mar 29 - Mar 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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (723 reviews)
This was the perfect launching point for our early flight out of SJO. Our fam

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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
$91 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$103 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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)
It was a really nice property with gated parking, nice outside seating and a great pizza restaurant. The staff was wonderful and very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 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
$91 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$103 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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...
It was a really nice property with gated parking, nice outside seating and a great pizza restaurant. The staff was wonderful and very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$105 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$119 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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! (701 reviews)
Helpful staff, delicious food, and comfortable room. No refrigerator in the room, but they provided ice buckets upon request. Very close to the airport

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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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