Cheap flights from SNA to DCA (John Wayne to Ronald Reagan Washington National)

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Cheap Flights from SNA to DCA starting at $83 One Way, $205 Round Trip

Prices starting at $205 for return flights and $83 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7
SNA
Orange County
DCA
Washington
$205 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Orange County to Washington, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $205 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 18
SNA
Orange County
DCA
Washington
$256 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Orange County to Washington, returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $256 found 1 day ago
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
SNA
Orange County
DCA
Washington
$263 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Orange County to Washington, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $263 found 3 hours ago
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
SNA
Orange County
DCA
Washington
$268 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$268
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Orange County to Washington, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $268 found 3 hours ago
Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7
SNA
Orange County
DCA
Washington
$270 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Orange County to Washington, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $270 found 1 hour ago

Hotel Ideas near Ronald Reagan Washington National

Airport Hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

3.5 out of 5
2899 Richmond Highway Arlington VA
The price is $162 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$162 total
per night
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,595 reviews)
Staff helpful. Room very clean.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

4 out of 5
300 Army Navy Dr Arlington VA
The price is $158 total per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$158 total
per night
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,384 reviews)
Very tired dated rooms, tape on carpets!

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St Arlington VA
The price is $141 total per night from May 8 to May 9
$141 total
per night
May 8 - May 9
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,105 reviews)
Location is great ! Breakfast is excellent .

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Washington

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
$182 nightly
The price is $206 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$206 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,282 reviews)
We had a great stay. The room was very clean and quiet, even with our room across from elevators.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

4 out of 5
525 New Jersey Ave Nw Washington DC
$210 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$243 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Wonderful stay at great location near Capitol arena, restaurants and Union Station. Staff was fantastic and hotel was clean. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Arlo Washington DC

Arlo Washington DC

4 out of 5
333 G St NW Washington DC
$223 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$259 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Union Station Shopping Center and Smithsonian Institution ...
Arlo Washington DC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Washington Hotels With Airport Transportation

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
201 Waterfront Street Fort Washington MD
$264 nightly
The price is $312 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$312 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in National Harbor. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Everyone was good EXCEPT Manager on Duty during Check Out. The almost Resort Fee Charged was REDICULOUS1 I WILL NOT return back to the Gaylord because of it!!!!

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle

3.5 out of 5
1733 N St NW Washington DC
$188 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$218 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Rooms are small and the beds extra firm (not comfortable). Mini fridge has to restarted every 2 hours to cool.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle
Malolo Bed and Breakfast

Malolo Bed and Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
5213 B Street Southeast Washington DC
Stay at this B&B in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Union Station Shopping Center and Capital One Arena ...
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Malolo Bed and Breakfast
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Washington Hotels

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

3.5 out of 5
627 H Street NW Washington DC
$124 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from May 8 to May 9
$144 total
May 8 - May 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,942 reviews)
Excellent location, friendly staff and clean.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
The Baron Hotel

The Baron Hotel

3 out of 5
1523 22nd Street NW Washington DC
$110 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$128 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Room is small but fare. Nice bathroom, old furniture in room. Good location, fare price

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

The Baron Hotel
Windsor Inn Hotel

Windsor Inn Hotel

2 out of 5
1842 16th St Nw Washington DC
$109 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from May 6 to May 7
$127 total
May 6 - May 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
This quaint inn was an excellent stay in Washington DC. The staff was super nice and helpful. The location was real close to the DC sights (1.3 miles straight down 16th to The White House). Bikes, metro everywhere and it all clicked to provide a fabulous dip in the huge pool of sights and sounds ...

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Windsor Inn Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Washington

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
900 10th St NW Washington DC
$215 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$250 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,273 reviews)
We loved the area. Within walking distance, about 20-25 minutes to just about anything. The room was clean. We needed extra towels and stuff, they were brought fairly quickly. Dog friendly!!! Would return.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

3 out of 5
550 C St SW Washington DC
$184 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from May 8 to May 9
$213 total
May 8 - May 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,878 reviews)
For the price point, this place was well below average. The floor was barely vacuumed, bed was hard as a rock, shower smelled like mildew every time we turned it on, outlets were loose or missing covers, they didn’t refresh our linens or take our trash away, and the TV kept cutting in and out. The ...

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

3 out of 5
400 E Street SW Washington DC
$165 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from May 9 to May 10
$191 total
May 9 - May 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,651 reviews)
They had a great breakfast every day. And the staff was very orderly and consistent with the cleanup. Very polite and courteous and helpful. The bedding on the beds were comfortable, but they were so thin. I asked for two extra blankets. There was no body lotion which I had to ask for. There wasn’t ...

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SNA to DCA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SNA Address & GPS
Address:
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana CA, 92707
United States
IATA Code:
SNA
Longitude:
-117.860538
Latitude:
33.680201
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
DCA Address & GPS
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA Code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from John Wayne Airport to DCA?
You're going to have to swap planes if you want to travel from SNA to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). A range of airlines service this route with just one stopover, including American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
What is the shortest flight from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to DCA?
Order a glass of red and get comfortable in your seat with a gripping movie or book. With the flight from John Wayne Airport to National Airport taking 6 hours and 10 minutes, there's plenty of time to relax and enjoy the experience.
How many hours flight from SNA to DCA?
From John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), you'll be in the sky for around 6 hours and 17 minutes. Sit back, grab a wine and put on your noise-canceling headphones. It's time to rewatch your favorite TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from John Wayne Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
Unfortunately there are no airlines operating flights direct from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Do your research and book a multi or single-stop plane ticket.

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