Dulles Intl

$43+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SNA — IAD
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Dulles Intl (IAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$258
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$43
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$438
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:45 amSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/266:27 amIAD - SNA
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/318:05 amSNA - IAD
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/612:35 pmIAD - SNA
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$260
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/173:32 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Thu 8/218:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/72:20 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Mon 8/115:25 pmIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/2$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/312:45 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/89:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop12h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/218:50 amSNA - IAD
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Sat 8/237:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$291
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Fri 8/83:32 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/128:10 amIAD - SNA
1 stop8h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$298

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Ana

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

10:00 am-10:56 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

6:27 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 11m

$258

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/31

8:05 am-7:13 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

12:35 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$260

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/17

3:32 pm-6:34 am

1 stop12h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

8:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$267

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/7

2:20 pm-12:34 am

1 stop7h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/11

5:25 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$277

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/3

12:45 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

9:00 am-6:28 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$285

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/21

8:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

$291

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/8

3:32 pm-6:34 am

1 stop12h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/12

8:10 am-2:09 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$298

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/24

7:11 pm-6:30 am

1 stop8h 19m

$43

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/9

9:09 am-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$85

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/11

7:05 pm-7:19 am

1 stop9h 14m

$122

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 8 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Located just 4.8 mi from the city center, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Santa Ana. Booking flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $258, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $260 and $267, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $43. Users have also found prices from $85 and $122 on Breeze Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Dulles Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Santa Ana to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Dulles Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$303Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$438Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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