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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Washington

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Spokane
2h 43mNonstop
from $164per person
Pasco
2h 22mNonstop
from $192per person
Seattle
2h 47mNonstop
from $210per person
Everett
2h 43mNonstop
from $227per person
Bellingham
5h 04m2 stops
from $392per person
Wenatchee
4h 50m2 stops
from $468per person
Pullman
4h 40m2 stops
from $481per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Washington flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Santa Ana to Washington recently?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Santa Ana to Washington on KAYAK in the last week:

• Spokane (GEG) from $164
• Pasco Tri Cities (PSC) from $192
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from $210

How do fares into airports in Washington compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Washington from Santa Ana are:

• Pasco Tri Cities (PSC) (avg. price $243)
• Everett Paine Field (PAE) (avg. price $321)
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) (avg. price $323)

Are flights from Santa Ana to Washington cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Santa Ana to Washington are about the same as they were in November last year, averaging $327 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Washington?

January is typically the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Washington, with round-trip fares averaging $198. November and December are usually the most expensive, averaging $388 and $375, respectively.

How do fares from Santa Ana to Washington vary by day of the week?

On average, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Washington and Monday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 28% more expensive to fly on a Monday compared to Thursday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Santa Ana to Washington?

It's cheapest to fly to Washington at night with average prices of $267. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $337.

What's the best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington?

Book your flights 12 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 55% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for Santa Ana to Washington flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$85
Beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Spokane

Flights from Santa Ana to Washington: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Santa Ana to Washington 
AdamFlew with Alaska Airlines-Mar 2026
SNA airport is easy to navigate. Always quick line at security.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2026
Make sure you have a REAL ID and not just a drivers license. It’s a $45 fee to get it processed the TSA rep told me.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Mar 2024
SeaTac is a terrible airport. Getting to and from boarding areas is like going on an expedition. Signage is not clear and we and several other passengers ended up walking around in areas that were poorly marked.
DeniseFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2024
The Everett airport is small and is easy to navigate. Be aware of how to get in and out of the parking area to get where you want to.

Your Santa Ana to Washington flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington?

    Yes. Fares from Santa Ana to Washington are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $227 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Santa Ana to Washington?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Santa Ana to Washington have typically cost between $227 and $437.

  • What are the main airports serving Washington?

    There are 21 airports in Washington. 74% of KAYAK users choose Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) as their arrival airport, while 11% choose Spokane (GEG).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Santa Ana to Washington?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 3 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • Alaska Airlines
    • Delta
    • Allegiant Air

  • Which destinations in Washington can I fly nonstop from Santa Ana?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from Santa Ana to 4 destinations in Washington. The most popular among KAYAK travelers are Seattle, Spokane and Pasco.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Santa Ana to Washington?

    Yes, nonstop flights from Santa Ana to Washington average $317 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) (avg. price $296)
    • Oakland (OAK) (avg. price $306)
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) (avg. price $310)

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Washington?

    Nonstop flights from Santa Ana to Washington take 3h on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 2h 20m, flying into Pasco Tri Cities (PSC).

  • Which cabin classes are available from Santa Ana to Washington?

    On flights from Santa Ana to Washington you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around Washington?

    Washington is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Pike Place Market
    • Lumen Field
    • Space Needle
    • Seattle Waterfront

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Santa Ana to Washington?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Washington departs at 6:45 am and the latest leaves at 8:31 pm. Nonstop flights take about 3h.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Washington flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 12 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 55% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in January to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in November will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Thursday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Monday flights, which are about 28% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Pasco Tri Cities (PSC) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Seattle, the most popular destination in Washington. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Spokane, SeaTac and Leavenworth.
  • Whether you're trying to save time or money, Pasco Tri Cities (PSC) is usually your best option from Santa Ana.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Washington

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to Washington? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4219 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Wifi was terrible. I couldn't get any work done on the long flight

4.0 OkayMichael, Sep 2026
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Wifi was terrible. I couldn't get any work done on the long flight

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Board Milian spokesman with pre boarding , not after A group and without my spouse. Total BS, back to Alaska Airlibes I GO. oner 1.2M miles and 900 flights, and every time I fly SWA I regret it, thos will be last time, I only flew SWA but to time requirements fir a Funeral. NEVER AGAIN SWA

The 700 model seating is too tight both seat size & leg room

Good crew, funny movies, but you need phone ports in the plane and better snacks. :)

Had a long layover in rainy Chicago. The staff were attentive - my husband needed a wheelchair due to a recent fall and unsteady on his feet. They are wonderful for those of us who need a bit of extra care. My only complaint was discovered upon unpacking our suitcases at home. One (we had 3 carry on size and one just a bit larger) had water damage to everything inside. All the clothing (just happened to be the case with the clean clothes) were wet. I know it was raining, but why would items inside be wet? The paperwork packed in this case was damp with ink running. There were momentos from our 10-day European vacation that I was hoping to scrapbook - but alas, they will be scrapped - too damaged to keep. The boxes of French chocolate were damp on the outside. My expensive camera now has a cracked screen and a Gaudi tea-for-one was cracked - even though it was packed in clothing. I know it happened on this flight as I repacked all four suitcases before leaving New York in the morning. My first unhappy experience with luggage at Southwest.

We got updated to first class and it was a wonderful experience. The staff was so friendly and make my son's trip memorable

It was difficult in SNA to hear the gate announcements due to muffled voice and fire alarm ringing.

This was the best flight I’ve ever been on- solely for the purpose that our pilot gave us a tour of the west coast. He didn’t need to do that but he did and it made the experience spectacular. Well done.

Service OK except could not make out much of what the pilot said when making announcements. Wish they would have had seat back screens. Charging ports were conveniently located. Overall very average experience. Far from the best, but I've had worse.

Never had so many staff members be rude and disrespectful. I had a staff member sarcastically call me “girly” after making me wait 20 minutes to be seen by her. I was able to print my luggage tag and she told me I was too late to check luggage I said the system obviously disagrees. And you had me wait way too long while you asked every single passenger ahead of me about their Disney vacations. She wasted so much time to then say “girly your bag won’t make it on the plane” I’m not her girly I’m a full grown adult. She needs to learn a hell of a lot of respect

On time, friendly and professional staff and crew Very nice new terminal in Spokane

Wi-Fi cut out for a bit, then resumed. Otherwise flawless flight.

I didn’t know that food needed to be ordered ahead. Please include this in the reservation information. Overall, very good experience.

The WIFI didn't work well enough to get through even 5 minutes of a movie I had selected (it just kept pausing and spinning), and I just gave up and read a book. The selection of movies was a little sparse though, so reading wasn't that bad of an option. This was an older 737-800, with undersized overhead bins -- but it doesn't make sense to me that we are told to slide our bags in with the wheels facing us (most people ignore that and put the handles facing us). This makes it more difficult to remove the bags (no handle). The flight went well, and the fruit/cheese platter I pre-ordered was good -- although it is a little annoying to have to pre-order for this (but I suppose it saves time). When I pre-order it automatically gets charged to my personal credit card (Alaska VISA), when I'd prefer to use my corporate card for that on business trips.

Seats are crowded & tight. Flight attendants were nice enough. Flights were on time.

being late for poor reasons, bad chairs, being regulated to a terrible gate in LAX

Rude staff from baggage check to gate crew. Poor instructions. Inconsistent application of baggage rules.

more room in seats, larger snacks, more comms with delays

Seemingly unnecessary delays were compounded by a lack of communication from the flight crew which turned a four hour delay into an overly stressful experience.

Flight team was great and we even arrived ahead of plan!

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Flight and seats were great. Food service was average at best. The real main problem we had is that we got cheeseburgers for the kids but the plates was extremely hot. Like ridiculously hot and the stewardess never said anything. Luckily or unluckily my wife touched the plate and was able to deal with it before the kids got burned.

Lady behind us talked loud nonstop not your fault but annoying lol

Terrible. We needed to change return flights due to an incoming hurricane. They would not refund our return flight.

The employees at Sioux Falls airport were friendly and helpful. As a veteran/retired military Allegiant allows two checked bags, one carry on bag and a seat on the plane all at no cost. The flight crew and pilots were friendly and very competent.

The check-in and flight crew employees are excellent. The flight was good and the seats were adequate.

The flights to and from Cincinnati were great at being on time for both, departures and arrivals. The planes could use some updating.

It was a dismal experience. The flight was delayed for 4 hours, and we spent hours in the plane, without air, during the summer. We were not provided with water, and the medical assistance was inadequate when it arose.

The landing the pilot was very smooth. The flight attendant was kind of rude.The boarding the plane in punta Gorda was not great made us wait out in the heat 😞

My exit seat was very comfortable Coffee was to be purchased but sodas free 😏

A three hour delay to board and then another hour on the tarmac because they couldn't get a tractor? Ugh.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

I’m not gonna fly Frontier Airlines because booking is not an option. No water or food is for high price, not equipped for health emergency incompetent crew for emergency services. Cheap airline shows it is cheaper in all service categories. Boarding is the best of all airlines!

I never got to experience the flight because they delayed my first flight and I missed this one. Then Frontier didn't want to help me rebook a flight to get me to my final destination.

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable, even for a budget airline.

Boarding was very well executed. Got my bag right away.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

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