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$85+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Ana (SNA)

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WAS — SNA
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in October or August, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Ana (SNA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$163
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$85
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$399
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/168:09 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/238:30 pmSNA - BWI
2 stops9h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/29$163
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Tue 9/97:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop8h 13mFrontier
Thu 9/1811:52 amSNA - DCA
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1411:55 amDCA - SNA
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Tue 8/1911:15 amSNA - DCA
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/51:06 pmIAD - SNA
2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1910:10 amSNA - IAD
2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:10 amIAD - SNA
2 stops15h 30mFrontier
Thu 8/2112:54 pmSNA - IAD
2 stops17h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:59 amDCA - SNA
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Sat 8/236:45 amSNA - DCA
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/29$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Thu 8/219:20 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/30$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop12h 01mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/276:45 amSNA - DCA
1 stop8h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/27$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:40 amIAD - SNA
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Tue 10/217:15 amSNA - IAD
1 stop12h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/28$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:20 amDCA - SNA
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/1411:35 amSNA - DCA
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/58:10 amIAD - SNA
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/136:45 amSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/28$314

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSanta Ana

BWI - SNA

BWISNA

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/16

8:09 am-7:35 pm

1 stop14h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

8:30 pm-9:09 am

2 stops9h 39m

$163

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/9

7:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/18

11:52 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$262

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/14

11:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

11:15 am-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$263

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

1:06 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

10:10 am-10:56 pm

2 stops9h 46m

$263

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

6:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/21

12:54 pm-9:27 am

2 stops17h 33m

$271

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/16

6:59 am-10:53 am

1 stop6h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

6:45 am-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$277

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

1:10 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$277

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/19

8:00 am-5:01 pm

1 stop12h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/27

6:45 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$285

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/15

7:40 am-4:05 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/21

7:15 am-11:05 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$297

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/10

10:20 am-3:48 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/14

11:35 am-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 WAS to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 June 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 55% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Ana. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,533 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from Washington, D.C.?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana. You should not have trouble finding flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Santa Ana airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 4.8 mi journey from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Santa Ana’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($163), Frontier ($262), and Southwest ($263) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana. Spirit Airlines is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $108 and $126 on Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, Baltimore/Washington - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$271Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$329Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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