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

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

On the Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 26%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $396 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $534: a $138 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. 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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 11:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:45 pm and lands at 11:31 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $448. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana takes 5h 46m, covering 2,282 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.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

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 30m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Santa Ana range from $355 to $590, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $355 counts as a good deal.