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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 12:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 1:24 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 54m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 4h 54m, covering 2,259 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $408 to $702, with an average of $521 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the $521 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $377 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $595 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $3,688. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

One-stop flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $460 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $760, a difference of $300.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Santa Ana and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 19m, compared with 7h 35m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 46m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.