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$73+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, CA (SNA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SNA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop20h 08mFrontier
Thu 1/111:52 amSNA - DCA
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$364
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Thu 1/111:52 amSNA - DCA
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$384
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop20h 08mFrontier
Fri 1/912:17 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$386
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop31h 35mFrontier
Mon 1/58:16 pmSNA - DCA
2 stops13h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$425
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop30h 08mFrontier
Mon 1/511:53 amSNA - DCA
1 stop22h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:20 amIAD - SNA
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/69:00 amSNA - IAD
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:30 amIAD - SNA
1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/137:10 amSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:30 amIAD - SNA
1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/87:10 amSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:30 amIAD - SNA
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/217:00 amSNA - IAD
2 stops12h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$471
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop24h 08mFrontier
Sun 1/1111:37 amSNA - DCA
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:30 amIAD - SNA
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/187:55 amSNA - IAD
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:30 amIAD - SNA
1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/127:10 amSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$481

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Santa Ana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Santa Ana flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$73
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$507
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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Santa Ana that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-7:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/3

6:45 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$306

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

6:04 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop25h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

6:45 am-4:26 pm

1 stop30h 41m

$306

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

6:04 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop25h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/6

8:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop29h 11m

$306

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/25

6:04 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop25h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

7:30 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop17h 56m

$306

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/25

7:30 am-10:18 pm

1 stop17h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/31

7:30 am-11:10 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$307

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/23

7:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/26

11:15 am-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$307

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/6

7:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/9

11:15 am-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$307

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

7:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/1

8:30 am-11:10 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$307

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

7:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

11:15 am-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$307

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/28

7:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

7:30 am-11:10 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Santa Ana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California (average of $70). Flying from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $168). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DC to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from District of Columbia?

    For a flight from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, you will be flying into J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is just 4.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California?

    Departing from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California will take you 14h 59m. The distance between District of Columbia and Santa Ana, California is about 2282 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. Frontier flights start at $76 while deals on Southwest start at $79 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Santa Ana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Santa Ana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California (average of $70). Flying from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $168). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Santa Ana

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Santa Ana. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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