Washington, D.C.

$72+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — WAS
Nov 1 — Nov 81
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated October 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$143
(Spirit)

One-way from

$72
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$365
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From Orange County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/287:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/30$143
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Wed 10/226:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/257:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/30$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Wed 10/226:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/136:00 amBWI - SNA
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/30$164
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/287:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/66:00 amBWI - SNA
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$177
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Thu 10/306:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/25:00 amBWI - SNA
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/30$183
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Fri 11/71:31 pmSNA - BWI
1 stop12h 53mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/106:00 amBWI - SNA
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/30$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/412:35 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop20h 30mFrontier
Fri 12/56:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$205
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Mon 11/1012:01 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Wed 11/128:15 amDCA - SNA
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/312:01 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Tue 11/48:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$211
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:01 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Mon 11/171:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop27h 30mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Sun 11/212:55 pmLGB - BWI
Nonstop4h 50mSouthwest
Sat 11/811:05 amBWI - LGB
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/2$218

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C. 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 October 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/20

8:09 pm-4:30 am

1 stop29h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/28

7:50 am-7:14 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$191

Long BeachBaltimore

LGB - BWI

LGBBWI

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 11/6

12:55 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/8

9:25 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$218

Long BeachBaltimore

LGB - BWI

LGBBWI

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 11/2

12:55 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/8

11:05 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$218

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/24

12:01 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/25

7:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$220

Long BeachBaltimore

LGB - BWI

LGBBWI

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 12/8

7:50 am-7:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/12

1:05 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

$223

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$226

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/29

2:20 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop19h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/5

8:00 am-1:04 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$230

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/12

9:09 am-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/19

10:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$241

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/11

3:01 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/13

8:15 am-7:31 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$244

Long BeachBaltimore

LGB - BWI

LGBBWI

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 11/10

6:35 pm-5:45 am

1 stop8h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

12:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$257

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Orange County to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 2, 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated October 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Orange County to Washington, D.C. have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

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  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C.?

    A quick flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C. can take about 4h 50m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $218. Airlines will cover a distance of 2312 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $95 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $100 and $111, respectively.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Orange County to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$135Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$233Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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