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 07m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United 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 $140. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $256, and United Airlines, from $288. Frontier is currently priced 73% 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 $74. Users have also found prices from $95 and $128 on Breeze Airways and American Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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.

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.?

On average you can expect to pay $800 for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $248 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $279.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.?

When booking a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, United Airlines or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

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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.

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 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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.

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.

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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 August 20, 2026.

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Best flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 20, 2026.

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Last-minute flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated August 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 20, 2026.

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

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Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$290 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$130 (Frontier)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$712
Good round-trip deal	$630 or less
Good one-way deal	$308 or less

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Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/5

4:58 pm-5:45 am

1 stop9h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/7

2:11 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$377

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/28

7:05 am-5:40 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/29

11:40 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$378

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/24

9:15 pm-10:06 am

1 stop9h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/28

6:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop8h 10m

$379

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/19

12:30 pm-12:41 am

1 stop9h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/30

8:08 am-12:33 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$379

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

11:05 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/15

2:55 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$382

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/22

12:06 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/26

12:57 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$384

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/17

10:37 am-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/24

12:57 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$384

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/14

8:45 pm-8:50 am

2 stops9h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/21

4:55 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$389

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/7

7:40 pm-10:10 am

2 stops11h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/11

12:45 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$389

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/22

5:35 pm-6:30 am

1 stop9h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/25

4:43 pm-9:46 am

1 stop20h 03m

$395

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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 August.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $407). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $699). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

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

The most flights from SNA to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $373 and $792 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $290 on Frontier (Oct 26-Oct 28).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 25 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

Delta

7.8

Good

8,505 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,103 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,968 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,659 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

Related info for your journey

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 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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 07m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United 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 $140. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $256, and United Airlines, from $288. Frontier is currently priced 73% 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 $74. Users have also found prices from $95 and $128 on Breeze Airways and American 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.
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.?
On average you can expect to pay $800 for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $248 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $279.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $407). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $699). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$140	Average$267	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$256	Average$502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$307	Average$574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$316	Average$502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$130+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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The most flights from SNA to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $373 and $792 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $290 on Frontier (Oct 26-Oct 28).

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 25 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.

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Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $373 and $792 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $290 on Frontier (Oct 26-Oct 28).