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$122+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — WAS
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/163:23 pm
SNA
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BWI
2 stops15h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/205:21 pm
BWI
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SNA
3 stops24h 07m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$290
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/312:19 pm
SNA
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DCA
1 stop6h 40m
Frontier
Mon 4/137:00 am
DCA
-
SNA
1 stop7h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 5/57:00 pm
SNA
-
BWI
1 stop8h 00m
Delta
Sat 5/94:51 pm
BWI
-
SNA
1 stop8h 38m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:30 am
SNA
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DCA
2 stops30h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/61:59 pm
DCA
-
SNA
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$327
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
SNA
-
DCA
1 stop6h 40m
Frontier
Fri 4/177:59 am
DCA
-
SNA
1 stop30h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 5/211:00 am
SNA
-
BWI
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Sat 5/94:11 pm
BWI
-
SNA
1 stop9h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$330
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/810:48 am
SNA
-
BWI
2 stops19h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/137:40 pm
BWI
-
SNA
2 stops28h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/29$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/59:51 am
SNA
-
BWI
2 stops10h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 5/94:11 pm
BWI
-
SNA
1 stop9h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/281:23 pm
SNA
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IAD
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Wed 5/66:25 am
IAD
-
SNA
2 stops12h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/223:23 pm
SNA
-
DCA
2 stops18h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/267:59 am
DCA
-
SNA
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:53 pm
SNA
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BWI
1 stop13h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/184:34 pm
BWI
-
SNA
2 stops19h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$335
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1012:19 pm
SNA
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DCA
1 stop20h 43m
Frontier
Mon 4/137:00 am
DCA
-
SNA
1 stop7h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$335

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$122
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$396
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

6:39 pm-7:20 am

1 stop9h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop8h 11m

$327

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-6:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/19

6:05 am-10:43 am

1 stop7h 38m

$355

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/20

2:38 pm-1:25 am

1 stop7h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

$355

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/2

8:45 am-11:58 pm

2 stops12h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/9

11:05 am-9:00 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$384

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/24

10:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/27

3:35 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$390

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/7

8:55 pm-8:55 am

2 stops9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/14

7:45 pm-9:40 am

2 stops16h 55m

$396

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/18

2:10 pm-12:43 am

1 stop7h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/21

4:23 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$402

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/22

11:00 am-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/29

2:40 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$405

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/20

9:10 pm-8:55 am

2 stops8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/22

12:40 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$405

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/20

7:00 pm-5:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/23

6:10 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 20m

$416

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Santa Ana, California-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Washington, D.C. 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 Santa Ana, California-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $93). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $414.

What’s the fastest layover option from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 57m.

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 April 1, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,368 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,544 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,006 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Santa Ana airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 4.8 mi journey to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) from Santa Ana’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. in 9h 02m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, or Frontier to get the fastest option. Santa Ana, California and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2259 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $99. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $138, and United Airlines, from $254. Frontier is currently priced 76% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $79. Users have also found prices from $95 and $108 on Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. consider Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $93). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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 Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.. 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$99Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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