Cheap Flights from Washington to San Jose
Cheap Flights from Washington to San Jose
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to San Jose? 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 Washington to San Jose vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,500–17,500 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 Washington to San Jose for specific travel dates.
2026-12-09
IAD - SJC
Economy | 2 Stops
From 8,500 Pts + $16.8
2026-11-22
BWI - SJC
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
IAD - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-06
DCA - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
IAD - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 16,200 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
IAD - SJC
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $39
Washington to San Jose 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
San Jose is 3 hours behind Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Washington - Oakland · Oakland is 29 mi from San Jose
Flights Washington - San Francisco · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Flights Baltimore - San Jose · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - Monterey · Monterey is 54 mi from San Jose
Flights Washington - Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa is 93 mi from San Jose
Flights Washington - Sacramento · Sacramento is 94 mi from San Jose
Premium cabin flights from Washington to San Jose
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
DCA - SJC
First | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-24
IAD - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
DCA - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
DCA - SJC
First | 2 Stops
From 35,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
DCA - SJC
First | 2 Stops
From 35,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
DCA - SJC
First | 2 Stops
From 35,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
Carmel (United States)
Carmel Valley Ranch
From 35,000 Pts or $447
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to San Jose 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 Washington to San Jose.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to San Jose.
Washington and San Jose 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.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Jose, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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