Washington, D.C.

$44+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SNA — WAS
oct. 15 — oct. 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or April, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$128
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$44
(CheapOair)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$479
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. 16% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

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mar. 10/76:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/147:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$128
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vie. 10/106:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/147:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12$142
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mar. 10/76:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
mié. 10/87:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$146
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mié. 10/86:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 10/117:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12$161
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mar. 9/302:15 pmSNA - BWI
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/147:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12$172
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mié. 10/156:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/217:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$174
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vie. 10/106:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 10/257:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12$175
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jue. 10/166:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/217:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12$183
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jue. 10/96:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
lun. 10/137:50 amBWI - SNA
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12$185
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mié. 10/12:15 pmSNA - BWI
2 stops13h 46mSpirit Airlines
dom. 10/56:21 pmBWI - SNA
1 stop30h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12$188
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mié. 10/12:15 pmSNA - BWI
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 10/48:16 amBWI - SNA
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12$190
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jue. 10/3012:01 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
sáb. 11/18:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop8h 35mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$201

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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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Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 10/9

6:45 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 10/14

7:50 am-7:14 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$142

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 10/30

6:45 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 11/3

7:50 am-7:14 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$185

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 10/16

6:45 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 10/25

7:50 am-7:14 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$185

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 10/9

6:45 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 10/13

7:50 am-7:14 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$185

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

vie. 10/10

6:45 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 10/13

7:50 am-7:14 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$185

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 10/1

2:15 pm-7:01 am

2 stops13h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 10/5

6:21 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop30h 42m

$188

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 10/23

11:55 am-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 10/28

1:20 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$220

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 10/9

6:45 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 10/18

5:35 am-7:14 pm

2 stops16h 39m

$242

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 10/28

8:09 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops13h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 11/9

1:00 pm-11:16 am

1 stop25h 16m

$245

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 11/1

2:20 pm-9:18 am

2 stops15h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 11/9

9:59 pm-11:16 am

2 stops16h 17m

$249

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Santa Ana 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.

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 septiembre 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Ana 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 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana 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 to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated septiembre 15, 2025.

The most flights from SNA to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Santa Ana 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 to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Santa Ana 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 to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Santa Ana 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 to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Santa Ana 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 septiembre 15, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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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  • 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 2 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 to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as $142, Spirit Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Santa Ana in 7h 31m. Santa Ana and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2300 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $138, Frontier will fly you from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $233 and $265, respectively. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $90 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and Frontier, with prices starting from $98 and $136, respectively.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Santa Ana 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$232Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$233Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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