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Cheapest round-trip
$403
Typical prices: $392-$632
Frontier
Mon 11/26Fri 11/30
IAD - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$419
Typical prices: $485-$747
United Airlines
Sun 1/7Fri 1/12
IAD - SNA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 5h 46m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $276 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana (IAD-SNA)

 

Cheap flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
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1:09 pm - 5:59 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:12 pm - 5:10 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 58m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$403Frontier
Fri, Dec 25 - Sun, Jan 3
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8:20 pm - 7:49 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
14h 29m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:36 pm - 9:56 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$404Frontier
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3
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10:06 am - 2:52 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 46m1 stop Provo
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4:30 pm - 5:44 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 14m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$404Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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5:20 pm - 10:00 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:36 pm - 5:35 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 59m1 stop San Francisco
$414United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
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5:45 pm - 8:28 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 43mnonstop
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6:36 pm - 5:35 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 59m1 stop San Francisco
$415United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5
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7:14 am - 12:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:20 pm - 11:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$419American Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 26
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4:13 pm - 10:12 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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1:12 pm - 10:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$419American Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 23
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6:00 am - 11:13 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:35 pm - 11:46 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 11m1 stop Salt Lake City
$419Delta
Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23
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6:00 am - 11:13 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:35 pm - 11:46 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 11m1 stop Salt Lake City
$419Delta
Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 12
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5:40 pm - 8:23 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 43mnonstop
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8:05 am - 3:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 50mnonstop
$419United Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana typically range from $392 to $632. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $403, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana at $403 round-trip.
•December ($657) and October ($590) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 63% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$191
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Santa Ana

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Your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:24 pm and lands at 11:10 pm
    • Latest: departs at 5:45 pm and lands at 11:31 pm.

    The flight takes about 5h 46m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana takes 5h 46m, covering 2,259 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana range from $392 to $632, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $486 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $276 round-trip via Provo (PVU), compared to $613 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    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.

  • How are flight departures from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana spread across the day?

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

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $219, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana pass through?

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $562, a difference of $174.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Flying via Provo (PVU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 13m, compared with 7h 20m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 26m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Santa Ana?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Santa Ana?

    Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights?

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

    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights?

    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 First Class

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

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $388, about $174 less than Thursday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana trip for March. Fares historically average $403 round-trip in that month - typically $254 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Provo Airport (PVU) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $276 round-trip on this route - about $337 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.

    • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
    • voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
    • Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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