Washington, D.C.

$58+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SNA — WAS
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. are usually found in April or June, 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$144
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$58
(CheapOair)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$371
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. 15% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 31, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/146:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop9h 50mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/208:09 amBWI - SNA
1 stop16h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/169:09 amSNA - IAD
1 stop6h 43mBreeze Airways
Tue 9/2310:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 44mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/30$227
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Sun 11/912:01 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Tue 11/117:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/73:32 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Mon 8/117:30 amIAD - SNA
1 stop14h 10mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$298
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:45 amSNA - DCA
2 stops12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/287:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2412:45 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/309:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop12h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/2411:35 amSNA - DCA
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3010:30 amDCA - SNA
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 8/268:15 amSNA - IAD
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:27 amIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$319
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Tue 9/166:45 amSNA - IAD
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Tue 9/235:45 amIAD - SNA
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$324
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Tue 8/263:09 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop23h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/316:59 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop16h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$327
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:20 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/146:25 amIAD - SNA
1 stop10h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1011:28 amSNA - DCA
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Fri 9/126:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/31$328

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Return

Price

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/14

6:45 am-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/20

8:09 am-9:21 pm

1 stop16h 12m

$144

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

9:09 am-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

10:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$227

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/9

12:01 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 16m

$255

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/23

6:45 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/28

7:00 am-11:07 am

1 stop7h 07m

$302

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/14

3:32 pm-6:34 am

1 stop12h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

8:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$305

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/24

12:45 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

9:00 am-6:31 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$318

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/24

11:35 am-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/30

10:30 am-3:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$319

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/26

8:15 am-6:56 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

6:27 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 06m

$319

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

6:45 am-5:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

5:45 am-11:20 am

2 stops8h 35m

$324

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

7:20 pm-7:33 am

1 stop9h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/14

6:25 am-2:17 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$327

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Cheapflights Insights

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 July 25, 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 $241). Flying from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 July 31, 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.

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

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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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.?

    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.

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

    Currently priced at $144, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Breeze Airways and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $227 and $255, 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?

    $58 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 Breeze Airways and Frontier, with prices starting from $65 and $129, 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 $241). Flying from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$233Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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