Washington, D.C.

$67+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SNA — WAS
Jan 16 — Jan 231
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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 December 17, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1811:52 amSNA - DCA
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Sat 1/36:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop21h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/2410:55 amSNA - BWI
1 stop9h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amBWI - SNA
1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$352
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2411:53 amSNA - DCA
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Wed 12/312:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop25h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/314:25 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/257:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amBWI - SNA
1 stop10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$409
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1811:52 amSNA - DCA
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Tue 12/236:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop20h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$422
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Fri 12/1911:53 amSNA - DCA
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Sat 1/38:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/297:15 pmSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Tue 1/66:00 amBWI - SNA
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/16$432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/3110:55 amSNA - IAD
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:20 amIAD - SNA
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$441
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/1911:53 amSNA - DCA
1 stop22h 08mFrontier
Mon 12/222:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop24h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$448
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/316:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Sun 1/412:15 pmBWI - SNA
1 stop12h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$459
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 12/2111:52 amSNA - DCA
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Wed 12/242:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop25h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$463

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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 December 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(Trip.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$348
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

12:12 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

8:59 am-8:57 pm

2 stops14h 58m

$179

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/26

11:33 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/28

8:59 am-10:58 am

1 stop28h 59m

$263

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/6

4:04 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

10:50 am-8:57 pm

2 stops13h 07m

$289

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/31

7:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/4

1:02 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$296

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

5:30 pm-10:27 am

2 stops13h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-4:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$296

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

1:20 pm-10:27 am

2 stops18h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/21

1:00 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$302

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/21

3:35 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop23h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/24

7:14 pm-10:05 am

1 stop17h 51m

$306

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/31

6:45 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

5:01 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop28h 37m

$306

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

7:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop23h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-6:38 pm

1 stop13h 38m

$306

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

10:14 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$306

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 December 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 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.

Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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 December 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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 7 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 7h 26m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. Santa Ana, California and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2282 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 $125. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $238, and American Airlines, from $258. Frontier is currently priced 66% 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 $65. Users have also found prices from $78 and $108 on Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$135Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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