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$141+ 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SNA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Santa Ana

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Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$290
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$141
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$367
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From District of Columbia to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

Find 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 October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/39:00 amIAD - SNA
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/109:09 amSNA - IAD
1 stop6h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/242:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop24h 19mFrontier
Tue 12/21:35 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop24h 24mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$292
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/810:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 44mBreeze Airways
Wed 11/129:09 amSNA - IAD
1 stop6h 43mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/29$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/276:00 pmDCA - SNA
2 stops24h 59mFrontier
Thu 12/411:15 amSNA - DCA
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/56:00 pmDCA - SNA
2 stops23h 23mFrontier
Sun 12/711:15 amSNA - DCA
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 12/910:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/121:35 pmSNA - IAD
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/136:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop20h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/151:31 pmSNA - DCA
2 stops20h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$301
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 10/302:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop24h 16mFrontier
Tue 11/43:01 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop19h 01mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/266:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop20h 19mFrontier
Wed 12/31:35 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop24h 24mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/208:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop30h 19mFrontier
Tue 11/2512:04 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$308
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/1110:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 44mBreeze Airways
Sat 11/159:09 amSNA - IAD
1 stop6h 43mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/29$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/116:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/181:31 pmSNA - DCA
2 stops20h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$312

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Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/14

8:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

6:45 am-5:56 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$330

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/1

4:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/5

6:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$331

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

4:11 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$336

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/9

8:00 am-4:37 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/10

6:45 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$350

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop11h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

10:14 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$350

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

7:30 am-4:14 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

12:59 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$351

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

6:03 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/9

11:10 am-11:27 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$351

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/4

7:40 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

10:25 am-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$356

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/27

6:30 am-12:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$357

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/9

6:02 am-10:36 am

1 stop7h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/9

5:20 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$362

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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 $73). Flying from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 October 30, 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

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  • 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 7h 35m. The distance between District of Columbia and Santa Ana, California is about 2259 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $151. Breeze Airways flights start at $157 while deals on Frontier start at $161 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 $73). Flying from District of Columbia to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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