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Cheapest round-trip
$314
Typical prices: $437-$634
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BWI - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$359
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IAD - SNA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana (WAS-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 21
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12:45 pm - 10:00 am
BWI
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24h 15m
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9:30 am - 11:40 am
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BWI
23h 10m
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$314Frontier
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:45 am - 1:42 pm
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SNA
9h 57m
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6:39 pm - 5:30 pm
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BWI
19h 51m
1 stop
$322Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6
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8:59 am - 3:23 pm
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SNA
9h 24m
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6:39 pm - 6:29 pm
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IAD
20h 50m
1 stop
$358Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
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11:11 am - 12:31 pm
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SNA
28h 20m
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7:30 am - 8:04 am
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IAD
21h 34m
1 stop
$358Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 16
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5:45 pm - 8:08 pm
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SNA
5h 23mnonstop
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8:10 am - 4:18 pm
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IAD
5h 08mnonstop
$359United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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5:30 pm - 8:19 pm
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5h 49mnonstop
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8:10 am - 4:07 pm
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IAD
4h 57mnonstop
$359United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:50 am - 2:50 pm
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8h 00m
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1:45 pm - 10:55 pm
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6h 10m
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$372Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:30 am - 10:25 am
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6h 55m
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8:50 am - 8:25 pm
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8h 35m
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$377Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31
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5:00 pm - 9:56 pm
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7h 56m
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7:05 pm - 6:20 am
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8h 15m
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$377Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 5
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7h 18m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. 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. 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. to Santa Ana, California departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Santa Ana, California from Washington, D.C. usually cost between $359 and $499 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $314 on Frontier (Sep 12-Sep 21).

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana) costs $359 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. 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. 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. to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is September, where tickets cost $349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $568 and $535 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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. 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. to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% 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 season

January

Cheapest flight

$82
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. 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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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 flights from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and John Wayne (Santa Ana) per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Washington, D.C. and lands in John Wayne (Santa Ana), with an average flight time of 5h 49m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $82 for a one-way ticket and $314 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana). However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in John Wayne (Santa Ana) (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Washington Dulles Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • 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 $547 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $398 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. 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, D.C. 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, D.C. 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, D.C. 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, D.C. 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, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. 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, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $388 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. 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. to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
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7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

8.0 ExcellentSean, Jul 2026
HOU - LGB
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

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!

Flight was delayed for about an hour but overall good experience

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.

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

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.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

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

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

How they treated my luggage was horrible. And foods are not edible… Flight attendants were not listening my request. Etc

Disorganized boarding. Mandatory to gate check bags. Curt flight staff. No space for cabin bag, even when I was in first class.

Patrons with larger bags were asked to check the bags when boarding. Seems like the most effective, and least costly way, way to successfully use the cramped space.

Worst communication. Delayed boarding for two hours without a single announcement until hour 1 had passed - on time status showing until our flight was supposed to takeoff and the crew had already walked away. No one was boarding. Disgusting part of DFW overcrowded with no AC on a 97 degree day. Then the first app update is that we’d take off in 15 mins… but again no one had boarded a full flight. No announcement in the terminal so everyone is just crowded around a disgusting place with no info for over an hour which turned into two. This was an overfill flight and a disgrace to passenger decency all while likely just trying to fix their own issue of overbooking. The worst airline at the worst airport.

They cancelled our flight two times after rebooking us for a later flight. We never got on the plane. We found another solution by driving.

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

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!

I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Frontier Airlines was AWFUL. I was an hour early for my flight and the lady refused to check me in. I had to purchase a whole new ticket with a different airline.

I missed a flight because of a delay. I had to buy a new ticket through Southwest.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

Frontier is a no-frills airlines were the focus is low cost. You get basic service so don't set your expectations high. Watch out thought because this airline, like a few others, will try to nickel and dime you.

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