Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $220
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is currently $220
Cheapest one-way flight $110
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, May 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is currently $110
Last-minute weekend getaway $250
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is currently $250
Cheapest business class flights $513
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sat, Jun 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is currently $513
Fastest flight 6 hr 15 min The fastest flight with stops from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. takes 6 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $190–290
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $320–560

Popular airlines from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C.

  • Southwest
    from $275
    Typical price: $340–690
    1938 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • American
    from $326
    Typical price: $335–700
    1112 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • United
    from $263
    Typical price: $325–650
    911 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Delta
    from $263
    Typical price: $340–800
    555 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Alaska
    from $407
    Typical price: $410–880
    101 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Frontier
    from $220
    Typical price: $240–670
    46 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - BWI, DCA, IAD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Santa Ana

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 14 min 4 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 52 min 34 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 1 hr 52 min 98 mi
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB)
    Long Beach United States 27 min 17 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington United States 17 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington United States 53 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    Baltimore United States 48 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 2 hr 19 min 116 mi

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

The cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $290.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $220. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $275, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $326, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $263, flying from May 23 to May 30.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $263, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $407, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $220, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. starts at $220 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $110 and departs on Fri, May 29.
6 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C..
Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C..

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,938 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. are:
  • American offers 1,112 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • United offers 911 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Delta offers 555 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Alaska offers 101 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Frontier offers 46 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Ana and Washington, D.C..
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $220. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $275, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $326, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $263, flying from May 23 to May 30.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $263, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $407, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. is $220, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
No airline flies direct from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 1938 Southwest connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 1112 American connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 911 United connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 555 Delta connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 101 Alaska connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 46 Frontier connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Ana and Washington, D.C. at price $250 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.
No airline flies direct from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 1938 Southwest connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 1112 American connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 911 United connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 555 Delta connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 101 Alaska connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 46 Frontier connecting flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C..
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Washington, D.C. start at $513 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sat, Jun 13 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Washington, D.C. start at $220 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4.
To book business class trips from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Santa Ana and Washington, D.C. starts at $250 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Ana and Washington, D.C. at price $250 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.
To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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