Cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. from $132

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United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:25 pm
SNA
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DCA
7h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 2:02 pm
DCA
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SNA
8h 47m
1 stop
$263United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 12:33 am
SNA
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IAD
9h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 2:43 pm
IAD
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SNA
10h 33m
1 stop
$263Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Sep 15
Frontier Logo
7:54 pm - 8:20 am
SNA
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IAD
9h 26m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:50 am - 12:36 pm
IAD
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SNA
29h 46m
1 stop
$264Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 6
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:55 pm
SNA
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IAD
10h 10m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 10:50 am
IAD
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SNA
7h 40m
1 stop
$268American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:55 pm
SNA
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IAD
10h 10m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:30 pm
IAD
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SNA
9h 20m
2 stops
$273American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 7:50 am
SNA
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IAD
8h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:23 am
IAD
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SNA
7h 23m
1 stop
$274Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 10:13 am
SNA
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IAD
16h 46m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:46 pm
IAD
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SNA
7h 46m
1 stop
$291Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 7:14 am
SNA
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DCA
8h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:34 am
DCA
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SNA
7h 34m
1 stop
$293American Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 21
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 5:00 pm
SNA
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DCA
7h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 10:20 pm
DCA
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SNA
9h 20m
2 stops
$341Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 6:50 pm
SNA
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BWI
8h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 10:05 pm
BWI
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SNA
7h 45m
1 stop
$356Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24

Delta flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.

Our best Delta deals on Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
Aug 12
SNA11:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 48m
1 stop
IAD12:33 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 9
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 32m
1 stop
SNA10:32 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$263
Delta
Aug 6
SNA1:49 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 44m
1 stop
IAD12:33 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 15
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 34m
1 stop
SNA12:34 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$316
Delta
Aug 7
SNA1:49 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 44m
1 stop
IAD12:33 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 12
IAD1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 20m
1 stop
SNA6:20 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$336

Frontier flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.

Our best Frontier deals on Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 1
SNA7:54 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 26m
1 stop
IAD8:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Aug 6
IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29h 46m
1 stop
SNA12:36 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$264
Frontier
Jun 25
SNA8:10 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 15m
1 stop
IAD8:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jun 28
IAD9:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29h 39m
1 stop
SNA12:34 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$270
Frontier
Jul 27
SNA2:27 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
16h 46m
2 stops
IAD10:13 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jul 29
IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 24m
1 stop
SNA5:54 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$340

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Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/12

8:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/16

8:15 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$263

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/12

11:45 am-12:33 am

1 stop9h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/15

7:10 am-2:43 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$263

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/1

7:54 pm-8:20 am

1 stop9h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/6

9:50 am-12:36 pm

1 stop29h 46m

$264

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/18

9:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/25

6:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 40m

$268

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/18

9:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/25

6:10 am-12:30 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$273
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/20

8:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop8h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop7h 23m

$274

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/10

2:27 pm-10:13 am

2 stops16h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/15

8:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$291

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/15

7:31 pm-7:14 am

1 stop8h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/21

5:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop7h 34m

$293

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/26

6:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/30

4:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$341

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/19

7:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/24

5:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$356

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Santa Ana, California and Washington, D.C.?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The month of June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Santa Ana, California, with most prices found around $99. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in June, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. during October average around $118.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Santa Ana, California is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $444. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. for around $603.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $405. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $499. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How have Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 20% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. (SNA to WAS) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.

Fastest flight time

6h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. takes 6h 10m
There are no direct flights from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C..

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.

  • How far is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    There are 2280.0 mi between Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty and Washington, D.C.. Flights usually cover this in 6h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Washington, D.C.?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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

Best airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.

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FrontierPriceFrom $99Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,952 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $119Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,633 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,447 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $254Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,701 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,661 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $316Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,295 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C.

    The lowest priced United Airlines flight from Santa Ana, California to Washington, D.C. from the last 72 hours was $254. Generally, United Airlines has 6 flights on this route every week with an average price of $466. United Airlines is rated 7.4/10 by our users.

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