Washington, D.C.

$86+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SNA — WAS
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Washington, D.C.

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$86
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$412
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From Orange County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:14 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
Wed 5/77:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/12$170
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Tue 4/156:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop10h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/195:03 pmBWI - SNA
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$176
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1012:25 pmSNA - BWI
1 stop20h 02mFrontier
Mon 4/1412:17 pmBWI - SNA
1 stop26h 18mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$180
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Mon 5/56:10 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Thu 5/88:01 amIAD - SNA
1 stop13h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/12$180
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Wed 4/23:33 pmSNA - BWI
1 stop10h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/712:17 pmBWI - SNA
1 stop26h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$190
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Fri 4/412:25 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/87:00 amDCA - SNA
2 stops17h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$239
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Tue 4/159:25 amLGB - DCA
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Sat 4/196:00 amDCA - LGB
1 stop11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/13$269
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Tue 5/68:45 amLGB - IAD
1 stop10h 50mSouthwest
Tue 5/132:50 pmIAD - LGB
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/13$292
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Tue 4/151:25 pmLGB - IAD
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Sat 4/197:35 amIAD - LGB
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 3/13$297
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Wed 4/212:45 pmLGB - BWI
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Mon 4/76:25 amBWI - LGB
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$297
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Tue 5/204:54 pmLGB - BWI
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Tue 5/276:00 amBWI - LGB
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/13$302
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Tue 5/207:01 amLGB - DCA
2 stops13h 57mDelta
Sun 5/256:00 amDCA - LGB
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/13$307

Find flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/1

12:14 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 28m

$170

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/15

6:45 am-8:27 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/19

5:03 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$176

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/10

12:25 pm-11:27 am

1 stop20h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/14

12:17 pm-11:35 am

1 stop26h 18m

$180

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/5

6:10 pm-6:31 am

1 stop9h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

8:01 am-6:31 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$180

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/2

3:33 pm-5:25 am

1 stop10h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/7

12:17 pm-11:35 am

1 stop26h 18m

$190

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/4

12:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/8

7:00 am-9:28 pm

2 stops17h 28m

$239

Long BeachWashington, D.C.

LGB - DCA

LGBDCA

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 4/15

9:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/19

6:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$269

Long BeachWashington, D.C.

LGB - IAD

LGBIAD

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 5/6

8:45 am-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

2:50 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$292

Long BeachWashington, D.C.

LGB - IAD

LGBIAD

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 4/15

1:25 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/19

7:35 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$297

Long BeachBaltimore

LGB - BWI

LGBBWI

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 4/2

12:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/7

6:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 25m

$297

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Orange County to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 KFI to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

When flying from Orange County to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Orange County to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

The most flights from zzKFI to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Orange County to Washington, D.C. have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    $86 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $88 and $149, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Orange County to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County to Washington, D.C. 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 Orange County to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Orange County to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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