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 $86 One Way, $263 Round Trip

Prices starting at $263 for return flights and $86 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 - Sat, May 9
SNA
Orange County
DCA
Washington
$263 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Orange County to Washington, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $263 found 1 day ago
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
SNA
Orange County
DCA
Washington
$263 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Orange County to Washington, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $263 found 1 day ago
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
SNA
Orange County
DCA
Washington
$267 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$267
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 23 from Orange County to Washington, returning Sat, May 30, priced at $267 found 2 days ago
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
SNA
Orange County
DCA
Washington
$268 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$268
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Orange County to Washington, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $268 found 1 day ago
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 27
SNA
Orange County
DCA
Washington
$272 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$272
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from Orange County to Washington, returning Mon, Apr 27, priced at $272 found 13 hours 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
$142 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$162 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,592 reviews)
We never stayed there when I went with your reservation and showed the price of both parking and breakfast. They rejected it wanting to increase the price. Very bad attention. We had to leave

Reviewed on Apr 2, 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
$147 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$168 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,377 reviews)
The staff was generally fine, but the property condition is poor. In addition to various issues, I tripped and injured my knee on poorly maintained and loose carpet near the 11th floor elevator lobby. I reported it to the manager and was asked to fill out a form. There was zero care or concern. They ...

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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
$114 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$130 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,086 reviews)
Excellent breakfast buffet. Nice large TV but had connectivity problems. Easy to access from local major highways.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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

Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$126 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,995 reviews)
The staff were friendly and the room was nice and clean!

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
$206 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from May 2 to May 3
$234 total
May 2 - May 3
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! (3,257 reviews)
Decent

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
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 May 1 to May 2
$259 total
May 1 - May 2
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,440 reviews)
Clean, small room.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

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
$247 nightly
The price is $292 total per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$292 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
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! (1,008 reviews)
The room was very clean, the staff very friendly and helpful. The view was amazing 😍

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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! (1,002 reviews)
The location is great and the property clean and well appointed. However, the customer service, especially from the General Manager - whom you would expect to lead by example - was atrocious.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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 Smithsonian Institution and National Mall are located ...
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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
$128 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$149 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (1,931 reviews)
Very very clean which is my number 1 priority when traveling. Number 2 was how close it was to the capital one areana. Only issue I didn’t have but my significant other had was he found the bed to be too hard to get comfortable in.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
The Baron Hotel

The Baron Hotel

3 out of 5
1523 22nd Street NW Washington DC
$106 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$123 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (1,003 reviews)
couldn’t have picked a better hotel. it’s in a great location, less than a 10 minute walk to the metro station. staff were friendly and welcoming! couldn’t have asked for anything better.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

The Baron Hotel
Windsor Inn Hotel

Windsor Inn Hotel

2 out of 5
1842 16th St Nw Washington DC
$98 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$114 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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 (1,000 reviews)
Good location. Old place, no elevators, shared fridge and microwave.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 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
$237 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$274 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! (2,266 reviews)
Had only 2 bath towels upon check in called and never came. Called again next morning never got towels before heading out for day. Tv in bedroo. Not working had to call for that to get fixed. Never could locate or find remote for living room. Several tims had to call for more coffee and creamer and ...

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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
$202 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$234 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (2,876 reviews)
Clean room friendly staff. The negative i have we were on the train side. Can be loud ar times

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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
$209 nightly
The price is $242 total per night from May 2 to May 3
$242 total
May 2 - May 3
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! (1,653 reviews)
It’s an ok place. Close to lot of government buildings in the area. Very conducive if you are there for business.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 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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