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$122+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — IAD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$258
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$122
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$472
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/198:30 amSNA - IAD
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/276:27 amIAD - SNA
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 8/162:02 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/193:48 pmIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 8/45:58 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/138:10 amIAD - SNA
1 stop8h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$272
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 8/153:32 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Mon 8/187:30 amIAD - SNA
1 stop14h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/189:20 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Sat 8/2312:39 pmIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$277
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:16 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/159:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop12h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 8/166:45 amSNA - IAD
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Tue 8/195:45 amIAD - SNA
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/46:45 amSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/87:59 pmIAD - SNA
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$291

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Ana

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

8:30 am-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

6:27 am-3:29 pm

2 stops12h 02m

$258

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/16

2:02 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

3:48 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$259

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/4

5:58 pm-6:50 am

1 stop9h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/13

8:10 am-2:09 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$272

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/15

3:32 pm-6:34 am

1 stop12h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

7:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$274

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/18

9:20 pm-9:12 am

1 stop8h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

12:39 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$277

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/11

7:16 pm-7:32 am

1 stop9h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

9:00 am-6:28 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$283

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/16

6:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

5:45 am-1:00 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$289

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 7/4

6:45 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/8

7:59 pm-10:19 am

1 stop17h 20m

$291

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/13

7:05 pm-7:19 am

1 stop9h 14m

$122

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/28

5:58 pm-6:23 am

1 stop9h 25m

$125

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 8 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. 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 Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 SNA to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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 from for flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Located just 4.8 mi from the city center, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Santa Ana. Booking flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 5 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $258, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $259 and $274, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $122. Users have also found prices from $125 and $138 on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 5 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$438Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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