Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your SNA to IAD flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SNA and IAD include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is RM598. A return fare right now is RM1,207. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SNA to IAD, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SNA to IAD.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
81.53% of flights departing from John Wayne Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from SNA.
John Wayne Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SNA? If you've booked an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a John Wayne Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and chase adventure across Washington DC and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Washington DC in January.
Book your flight from John Wayne Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you want to explore Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SNA to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its must-visit sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without dropping by Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.