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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 11:11 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:45 pm and lands at 11:32 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 47m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana takes 5h 47m, 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana range from $375 to $598, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $375 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $468 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $305 round-trip via Provo (PVU), compared to $614 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.

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%.

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 $180, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION

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).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Provo (PVU) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Santa Ana. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $547, a difference of $175.

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

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

Flying via Provo (PVU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 13m, compared with 7h 20m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 22m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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.

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.

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.

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.