IAD - SNA

$177 Find Cheap Flights from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) - Compare and Save

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana), as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$264
Typical prices: $394-$631
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Wed 7/29Mon 8/3
IAD - SNA • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$388
United Airlines
Fri 8/28Sat 8/29
IAD - SNA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $278 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana (IAD-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana

Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 3
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11:11 am - 2:32 pm
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SNA
30h 21m
2 stops
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7:53 pm - 8:20 am
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IAD
9h 27m
1 stop
$264Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 17
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9:50 am - 3:20 pm
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SNA
8h 30m
1 stop
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1:16 pm - 8:04 am
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15h 48m
2 stops
$267Frontier
Tue, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 3
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9:50 am - 3:28 pm
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SNA
8h 38m
1 stop
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7:53 pm - 8:20 am
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IAD
9h 27m
1 stop
$275Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 22
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9:50 am - 12:31 pm
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SNA
29h 41m
1 stop
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3:53 pm - 5:14 pm
SNA
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IAD
22h 21m
2 stops
$276Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 22
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9:50 am - 12:31 pm
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SNA
29h 41m
1 stop
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3:53 pm - 4:20 pm
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IAD
21h 27m
2 stops
$277Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 30
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8:59 am - 9:07 pm
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SNA
15h 08m
2 stops
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7:53 pm - 8:04 am
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IAD
9h 11m
1 stop
$280Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
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9:50 am - 3:28 pm
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SNA
8h 38m
1 stop
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4:13 pm - 8:20 am
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13h 07m
1 stop
$283Frontier
Tue, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 3
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8:33 pm - 3:28 pm
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21h 55m
2 stops
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7:53 pm - 8:20 am
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9h 27m
1 stop
$284Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31
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8:59 am - 5:45 pm
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SNA
11h 46m
1 stop
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6:39 pm - 5:14 pm
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IAD
19h 35m
2 stops
$285Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 17
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9:50 am - 12:31 pm
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SNA
29h 41m
1 stop
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7:53 pm - 8:04 am
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IAD
9h 11m
1 stop
$286Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana, California departing in July.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is September, where tickets cost $355 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $843 and $621 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$177
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $177 for a one-way ticket and $264 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington Dulles Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    When flying out of Washington Dulles Airport you will be using Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at John Wayne (Santa Ana), also known as Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington Dulles Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $532 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $368 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Washington Dulles Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Washington Dulles Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Washington Dulles Airport and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Washington Dulles Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana). Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4245 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

Haven’t flown on SW in years. Flight was on time departing and arriving. Served vegan butter onion flavored pretzels which were bad. Coke served was in a tiny paper cup. Crew was not engaging. Felt like they were going through the motions. Old plane, tight seats and no leg room.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Pretty standard flight. We left late, but arrived early. The wifi entertainment is always nice. The free snacks and beverages are simple, but appreciated. I'm tall and the seats are an issue. I can deal with a short flight, but any longer, I have to find another airline where I know beforehand I have extra legroom.

The open seating makes passengers boarding ahead of you think they also have the right to the empty middle seat. Trumper next to me refused to move her laptop bag from my leg area. I did not make a fuss since it was a short flight.

Three delays that got us home hours later than expected.

Awesome experience. No in-flight video or meal. Still do not like the boarding process.

On time, good crew, easy flight. Just like the old days!

The gentleman at the gate I think his name is RIE was exceptional

This flight was no comparison to our prior flight. I'm thinking it all has to do with the age of the aircraft.

2 of the seats in row 31 the entertainment system was not working, and one seat the tray table did not go all the way down. Flight arrived early and departed on time which was great.

Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

Inexpensive, got an exit row aisle aeat with no middle passenger, bought a great breakfast sandwich, flight comfortable & arrived ahead of schedule.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

I wouldn't say I liked being forced to check my small roller bag at the gate; too many people had bags and were in a higher boarding group.

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

This was a 5 hour flight with no entertainment and with a snack being provided (pretzels and fruit bar), which are both high in carbs and sugar. Nuts would have been a better choice.

Good plane, crew, and flight. Boarding was a bit chaotic. Bathrooms were unacceptable. United DESPERATELY needs a new terminal at IAD.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

787-9 Transcon from IAD-LAX FYI no meals in premium plus, not considered Premium - seats are wonderful https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/inflight/premium-services.html Horrible handling of delayed flight

I was crammed against a person too large for one seat. This traveler (who I’m sure you have a record of, 21E) should be required to purchase two tickets in the future. Also, your streaming service kept kicking me out of my movie.

The seats were extremely cramped, with very little legroom or personal space. There was no room left in the overhead bins for a backpack, and the space under the seat in front was so limited that I could barely fit my bag underneath. Overall, the seating arrangement felt very uncomfortable and overcrowded.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

The small flights with Valet Luggage has a poor service

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Human interaction. Thought there would be more service-even a smile would have been nice.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

On our return trip we were able to get on an earlier flight. American airlines made it so easy to do & at no cost!

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