Cheap Flights from San Jose to Washington
Cheap Flights from San Jose to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose to Washington? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Jose to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Jose to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
SJC - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-19
SJC - BWI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-20
SJC - DCA
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SJC - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SJC - DCA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SJC - DCA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
San Jose to Washington flight facts
Distance
2,406 mi
3,873 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Washington is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Oakland - Washington · Oakland is 29 mi from San Jose
Flights San Francisco - Washington · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Flights San Jose - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Sacramento - Washington · Sacramento is 94 mi from San Jose
Flights San Jose - Richmond · Richmond is 96 mi from Washington
Flights San Jose - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to Washington
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
SJC - DCA
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-13
SJC - IAD
First | 1 Stop
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-13
SJC - IAD
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
SJC - DCA
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
SJC - DCA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
SJC - DCA
First | 1 Stop
From 45,000 Pts + $11.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Jose to Washington depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Jose to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to Washington.
San Jose and Washington are about 2,406 miles (3,873 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,406-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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