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$131+ 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — WAS
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
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 July 7, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/126:35 pm
SNA
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BWI
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Wed 8/266:30 am
BWI
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SNA
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 8/207:45 pm
SNA
-
BWI
1 stop11h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/248:15 am
BWI
-
SNA
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sat 8/156:25 pm
SNA
-
BWI
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/226:55 am
BWI
-
SNA
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6$332
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 9/147:03 pm
SNA
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BWI
1 stop13h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/177:50 am
BWI
-
SNA
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$339
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/27:03 pm
SNA
-
BWI
1 stop13h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/56:12 pm
BWI
-
SNA
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Fri 8/218:55 am
SNA
-
BWI
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/249:40 am
BWI
-
SNA
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6$349
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/137:03 pm
SNA
-
BWI
1 stop13h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/177:15 pm
BWI
-
SNA
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Fri 8/212:27 pm
SNA
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IAD
2 stops14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/248:59 am
IAD
-
SNA
1 stop10h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$371
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3011:15 am
SNA
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DCA
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Sun 8/21:59 pm
DCA
-
SNA
1 stop21h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sat 8/157:10 am
SNA
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DCA
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Sat 8/221:00 pm
DCA
-
SNA
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/294:13 pm
SNA
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IAD
1 stop13h 07m
Frontier
Sun 8/29:50 am
IAD
-
SNA
1 stop29h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7$374
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 8/139:10 am
SNA
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DCA
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Sun 8/1610:35 am
DCA
-
SNA
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6$375

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 July 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$262
(Southwest)

One-way from

$131
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$536

Good round-trip deal

$700 or less

Good one-way deal

$265 or less
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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 July 7, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/20

7:45 pm-10:40 am

1 stop11h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/24

8:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$312

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/15

6:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop9h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/22

6:55 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 25m

$332

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/21

8:55 am-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/24

9:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$349

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/29

6:45 am-8:50 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/2

1:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$379

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/13

5:53 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/21

7:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$386

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/26

8:50 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/3

10:15 am-4:15 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$396

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/19

11:10 am-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/25

5:45 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

$398

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/2

6:36 pm-5:17 am

1 stop7h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

5:45 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

$398

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/24

7:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/12

1:30 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$398

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/19

8:50 am-8:55 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/25

3:30 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$398

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $140). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.?

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 86 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 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 7, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,944 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,840 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.

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 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 8h 47m. Fly via Southwest, Alaska Airlines, or United Airlines 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 $140. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $254, and Delta, from $256. Frontier is currently priced 70% 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 $613 for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $208.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $140). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 5 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 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 July 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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