How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California?

A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California can take about 7h 32m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $297. There are 2300 mi between Washington, D.C. and Santa Ana, California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $97. Frontier flights start at $141 while deals on Delta start at $153 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana, California ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

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

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California?

Consider American Airlines, Frontier or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California.

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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 1 inbound flight from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 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.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between $322 and $508 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $184 on Spirit Airlines (Nov 13-Nov 17).

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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 October 23, 2025.

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/171:31 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop12h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$184

Mon 11/106:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines

Fri 11/141:31 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop12h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$185

Mon 11/176:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines

Wed 11/191:31 pmSNA - BWI

2 stops30h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$194

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/174:49 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$208

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/191:31 pmSNA - BWI

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$209

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/141:49 pmSNA - BWI

2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$213

Wed 11/1210:22 amBWI - SNA

2 stops29h 14mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/144:49 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$215

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/151:31 pmSNA - BWI

2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$222

Tue 11/116:24 pmBWI - SNA

2 stops21h 12mSpirit Airlines

Fri 11/146:45 amSNA - BWI

1 stop19h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$223

Fri 11/144:02 pmBWI - SNA

2 stops31h 59mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/174:49 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$225

Fri 11/146:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/144:49 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$227

Wed 12/36:03 amIAD - SNA

1 stop9h 57mDelta

Tue 12/96:45 amSNA - IAD

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Deal found 10/23

$305

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

Mon 12/89:10 amBWI - SNA

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Wed 12/1010:25 amSNA - BWI

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 10/23

$289

Tue 3/36:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop7h 32mDelta

Wed 3/49:20 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop8h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$297

Wed 11/1210:10 amBWI - SNA

2 stops11h 08mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/156:45 amSNA - BWI

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$308

Wed 10/292:00 pmDCA - SNA

2 stops31h 10mFrontier

Tue 11/43:01 pmSNA - DCA

1 stop19h 01mFrontier

Deal found 10/22

$323

Tue 2/248:00 amIAD - SNA

1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/54:50 pmSNA - IAD

1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/23

$338

Thu 11/64:55 pmBWI - SNA

3 stops22h 41mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/106:45 amSNA - BWI

3 stops24h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$346

Thu 11/138:00 amDCA - SNA

1 stop15h 27mAlaska Airlines

Tue 11/186:45 amSNA - DCA

1 stop12h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$346

Wed 12/36:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop10h 00mDelta

Sat 12/611:45 amSNA - BWI

1 stop8h 18mDelta

Deal found 10/23

$297

Wed 2/119:05 amIAD - SNA

2 stops11h 50mSouthwest

Sun 2/157:45 amSNA - IAD

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 10/22

$313

Wed 2/114:11 pmIAD - SNA

1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/156:35 pmSNA - IAD

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$316

Tue 12/22:00 pmDCA - SNA

2 stops25h 32mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/81:35 pmSNA - DCA

1 stop20h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/23

$342

Tue 1/209:05 amIAD - SNA

2 stops11h 50mSouthwest

Sun 1/257:45 amSNA - IAD

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 10/21

$313

Sat 1/178:00 amDCA - SNA

1 stop9h 47mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/206:45 amSNA - DCA

1 stop8h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$363

Fri 2/61:00 pmIAD - SNA

1 stop8h 50mDelta

Mon 2/99:20 pmSNA - IAD

1 stop8h 51mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$341

Sat 12/65:00 amIAD - SNA

1 stop8h 45mSouthwest

Wed 12/1010:25 amSNA - IAD

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 10/22

$315

Tue 2/247:00 amIAD - SNA

2 stops16h 19mAlaska Airlines

Fri 3/64:50 pmSNA - IAD

1 stop10h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/23

$375

Thu 11/136:59 amDCA - SNA

1 stop7h 36mDelta

Tue 11/186:45 amSNA - DCA

1 stop9h 56mDelta

Deal found 10/23

$351

Wed 12/37:40 amIAD - SNA

2 stops11h 20mSouthwest

Wed 12/1010:25 amSNA - IAD

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 10/22

$320

Thu 12/47:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop12h 37mAlaska Airlines

Sun 12/77:45 amSNA - BWI

1 stop18h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$386

Tue 11/116:00 amIAD - SNA

1 stop7h 35mDelta

Sat 11/1512:45 pmSNA - IAD

1 stop7h 34mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$351

Fri 12/125:50 pmIAD - SNA

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Thu 12/186:45 amSNA - IAD

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 10/21

$324

Tue 11/256:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop7h 35mDelta

Tue 12/27:00 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop8h 00mDelta

Deal found 10/22

$363

Tue 12/21:40 pmDCA - SNA

2 stops9h 55mSouthwest

Tue 12/97:30 amSNA - DCA

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 10/23

$334

Thu 11/136:00 amIAD - SNA

1 stop7h 35mDelta

Tue 11/188:00 amSNA - IAD

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$363

Sun 12/213:45 pmDCA - SNA

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Sat 1/107:35 pmSNA - DCA

2 stops10h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 10/22

$340

Mon 12/83:20 pmDCA - SNA

2 stops8h 55mSouthwest

Wed 12/108:30 amSNA - DCA

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 10/23

$351

Sat 11/1512:25 pmBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 11mDelta

Sun 11/169:20 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop9h 02mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$395

Fri 11/144:49 pmBWI - SNA

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Wed 11/197:00 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$395

Thu 12/186:10 amDCA - SNA

1 stop9h 50mSouthwest

Thu 12/258:40 amSNA - DCA

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 10/23

$365

Thu 12/1112:25 pmDCA - SNA

2 stops9h 25mSouthwest

Thu 12/1811:40 amSNA - DCA

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 10/22

$371

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana. Data last updated October 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 10/2910:00 amIAD - SNA

1 stop7h 44mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/43:01 pmSNA - IAD

2 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$311

Mon 11/106:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines

Fri 11/141:31 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop12h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$185

Tue 11/116:24 pmBWI - SNA

2 stops21h 12mSpirit Airlines

Fri 11/146:45 amSNA - BWI

1 stop19h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$223

Wed 11/1210:22 amBWI - SNA

2 stops29h 14mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/144:49 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$215

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/171:31 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop12h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$184

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/174:49 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$208

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/191:31 pmSNA - BWI

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$209

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/141:49 pmSNA - BWI

2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$213

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/151:31 pmSNA - BWI

2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$222

Fri 11/144:02 pmBWI - SNA

2 stops31h 59mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/174:49 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$225

Mon 11/176:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/174:49 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$194

Mon 11/176:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines

Thu 11/201:27 pmSNA - BWI

1 stop7h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/23

$224

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

Mon 11/176:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$80

Wed 12/35:45 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$90

Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$92

Thu 1/810:00 pmBWI - SNA

2 stops24h 18mFrontier

Deal found 10/22

$95

Sat 1/171:15 pmBWI - SNA

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 10/23

$97

Thu 2/511:14 amBWI - SNA

2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$99

Mon 12/86:51 pmBWI - SNA

2 stops20h 51mFrontier

Deal found 10/23

$100

Tue 12/168:30 pmBWI - SNA

2 stops17h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$101

Tue 12/912:45 pmBWI - SNA

1 stop9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 10/23

$102

Thu 2/1211:14 amBWI - SNA

2 stops51h 03mFrontier

Deal found 10/23

$103

Sat 1/1010:00 pmBWI - SNA

2 stops45h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/22

$105

Sun 12/149:13 amBWI - SNA

2 stops33h 42mFrontier

Deal found 10/23

$106

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSanta Ana

BWI - SNA

BWISNA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/8

9:10 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/10

10:25 am-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$289

BaltimoreSanta Ana

BWI - SNA

BWISNA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop7h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/4

9:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop8h 55m

$297

BaltimoreSanta Ana

BWI - SNA

BWISNA

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/6

11:45 am-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$297

BaltimoreSanta Ana

BWI - SNA

BWISNA

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

10:10 am-6:18 pm

2 stops11h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/15

6:45 am-5:14 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$308

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

9:05 am-5:55 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/15

7:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$313

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/20

9:05 am-5:55 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

7:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$313

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

5:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop8h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/10

10:25 am-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$315

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

4:11 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/15

6:35 pm-5:27 am

1 stop7h 52m

$316

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

7:40 am-4:00 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/10

10:25 am-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$320

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/29

2:00 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/4

3:01 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$323

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana in October.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Santa Ana, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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, California?

Booking 55 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, California. 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, California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California (average of $72). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

7,982 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,995 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,032 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,128 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

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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 1 inbound flight from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 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.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California?
A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California can take about 7h 32m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $297. There are 2300 mi between Washington, D.C. and Santa Ana, California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California round-trip?
According to our current data, Frontier ($118), Delta ($226), and American Airlines ($254) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California. Frontier is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $97. Frontier flights start at $141 while deals on Delta start at $153 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California?
Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, Baltimore/Washington - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California.
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, California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California (average of $72). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$118	Average$343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$152	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$226	Average$402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$254	Average$438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$258	Average$524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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