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$85+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Ana (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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SNA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$174
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$85
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$456
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/218:09 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/278:30 pmSNA - BWI
2 stops9h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$174
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/157:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Thu 7/2412:01 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/59:03 amIAD - SNA
2 stops9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1910:38 amSNA - IAD
2 stops9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 7/317:30 amIAD - SNA
1 stop11h 22mFrontier
Mon 8/43:32 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/272:40 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Mon 9/291:52 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/2$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 9/186:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Mon 9/229:20 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/2$277
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/317:30 amIAD - SNA
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/66:45 amSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/75:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/99:10 amSNA - DCA
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/135:45 amIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Sat 8/236:45 amSNA - IAD
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/74:35 pmDCA - SNA
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Sat 8/910:40 amSNA - DCA
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/86:32 amIAD - SNA
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1212:00 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/236:59 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop16h 54mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/3010:33 amSNA - DCA
1 stop28h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$318

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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

Thu 8/21

8:09 am-7:35 pm

1 stop14h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/27

8:30 pm-9:09 am

2 stops9h 39m

$174

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/15

7:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop7h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/24

12:01 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$263

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

9:03 am-3:27 pm

2 stops9h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

10:38 am-10:56 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$263

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/31

7:30 am-3:52 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/4

3:32 pm-6:34 am

1 stop12h 02m

$267

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/27

2:40 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/29

1:52 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$277

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/18

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/22

9:20 pm-9:09 am

1 stop8h 49m

$277

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/31

7:30 am-3:52 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/6

6:45 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$282

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

IAD - SNA

IADSNA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/13

5:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop7h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

6:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$286

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/7

5:00 am-9:09 am

1 stop7h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/9

9:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$286

Washington, D.C.Santa Ana

DCA - SNA

DCASNA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/7

4:35 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/9

10:40 am-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$291

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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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 ($174), Frontier ($263), and American Airlines ($263) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana. Spirit Airlines is 59% 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 $92 and $126 on Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 July 3, 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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