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Cheapest round-trip
$363
Typical prices: $342-$552
Frontier
Sun 11/4Fri 11/9
DCA - SNA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$133
Typical prices: $191-$389
Frontier
Wed 9/19
DCA - SNA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
17 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 57% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 24% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $296 (round-trip)
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
Shortest trip • 7h 12m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Reagan-National to Santa Ana (DCA-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Reagan-National to Santa Ana

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
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1:00 pm - 1:16 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
27h 16m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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11:38 am - 9:50 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
$363Frontier
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
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6:00 pm - 11:05 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
20h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:50 am - 4:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
26h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
$363Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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6:59 pm - 8:45 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
16h 46m1 stop San Francisco
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11:50 am - 12:11 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
21h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$365Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
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5:27 pm - 9:46 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
19h 19m1 stop Portland
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11:50 am - 9:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
$365Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
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8:34 am - 2:34 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:47 am - 7:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$379American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:00 am - 10:51 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:39 pm - 7:00 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 21m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$379American Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 29
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6:00 am - 11:02 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 02m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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12:06 pm - 10:14 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$379United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
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2:40 pm - 9:35 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:13 am - 6:29 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 16m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$379United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:10 am - 10:26 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 16m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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9:15 pm - 10:06 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 51m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$379Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:00 am - 12:33 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:30 pm - 11:02 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$379Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana start at $363. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $342 to $552. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $363 on Frontier.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana, it is 10% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 31% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana at $318 round-trip.
  • June ($634) and March ($571) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 99% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$133
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana

When to book flights from Reagan-National to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reagan-National to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana usually depart from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana pass through?

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $552, a difference of $173. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • 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, Westfield Mainplace and Santa Ana Zoo. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana takes 0h 00m, covering 2,282 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 59% above the route average of $420. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $363 to $3,031. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 12m, compared with 7h 37m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 39m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Santa Ana?

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

  • 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 $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · GREEN MOTION

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

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana range from $342 to $552, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $379 - about $173 less than Monday (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 57% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Santa Ana trip for September. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $316 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Reagan-National to Santa Ana

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Santa Ana (SNA)