Washington, D.C.

$82+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — WAS
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$82
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$357
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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. 10% potential increase in price ($40 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 April 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 April 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/174:27 pmSNA - BWI
1 stop10h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/217:17 amBWI - SNA
1 stop10h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$194
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/2412:20 pmSNA - BWI
1 stop25h 38mFrontier
Mon 4/285:58 pmBWI - SNA
1 stop20h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/812:14 pmSNA - BWI
1 stop26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/107:17 amBWI - SNA
1 stop10h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/171:15 pmLGB - BWI
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Tue 5/206:55 amBWI - LGB
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/17$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/86:10 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Sun 5/117:31 amIAD - SNA
1 stop14h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$280
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:45 amSNA - DCA
2 stops26h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/207:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$283
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2012:19 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Mon 5/267:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 6/311:10 amLGB - BWI
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Wed 6/1110:00 amBWI - LGB
Nonstop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$287
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/306:45 amSNA - DCA
1 stop8h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/138:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop12h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$296
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 7/295:49 pmSNA - IAD
1 stop10h 38mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/139:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop12h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/171:15 pmLGB - IAD
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Tue 5/207:30 amIAD - LGB
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/17$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 9/66:45 amSNA - BWI
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Wed 9/1712:15 pmBWI - SNA
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/17$297

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Orange County

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/17

4:27 pm-6:10 am

1 stop10h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

7:17 am-2:21 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$194

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/1

12:14 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop26h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/5

6:12 pm-11:28 am

1 stop20h 16m

$201

Santa AnaBaltimore

SNA - BWI

SNABWI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

12:14 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop26h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/10

7:17 am-2:21 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$223

Long BeachBaltimore

LGB - BWI

LGBBWI

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 5/17

1:15 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/20

6:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$277

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

6:10 pm-6:31 am

1 stop9h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/11

7:31 am-6:31 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$280

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/15

6:45 am-12:07 pm

2 stops26h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 28m

$283

Long BeachBaltimore

LGB - BWI

LGBBWI

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 6/3

11:10 am-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/11

10:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$287

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/20

12:19 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/26

7:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop7h 11m

$287

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/30

6:45 am-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/13

8:00 am-5:01 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$296

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/29

5:49 pm-7:27 am

1 stop10h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/13

9:00 am-6:26 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$296

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Washington, D.C.

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 $383). 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 April 17, 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.

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 April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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!

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

    $82 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $95 and $120, respectively.

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    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 $383). 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 7 airlines flying from Orange County to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$233Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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