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Cheapest round-trip
$326
Typical prices: $344-$524
Frontier
Mon 10/22Fri 10/26
PHL - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$116
Typical prices: $187-$336
Frontier
Sun 11/11
PHL - SNA • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Philadelphia and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 58% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 21% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $266 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 7h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana (PHL-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Ana

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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6:00 am - 6:09 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
15h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:08 pm - 7:18 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PHL Philadelphia
12h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$326Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:00 am - 6:09 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
15h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:51 pm - 2:13 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PHL Philadelphia
16h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$340Frontier
Sat, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 15
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7:02 am - 3:56 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 54m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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4:08 pm - 7:18 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PHL Philadelphia
12h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$344Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
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6:00 am - 6:06 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
15h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:37 pm - 5:32 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PHL Philadelphia
11h 55m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$345Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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4:59 pm - 10:28 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:10 am - 11:39 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PHL Philadelphia
9h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$364United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:00 am - 11:50 amPHL  Philadelphia-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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1:23 pm - 10:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PHL Philadelphia
6h 36m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$369American Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29
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5:00 am - 11:00 amPHL  Philadelphia-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:26 pm - 12:25 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PHL Philadelphia
7h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$369American Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 15
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3:10 pm - 8:05 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:20 pm - 12:55 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PHL Philadelphia
7h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
$369Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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4:59 pm - 10:28 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:10 am - 11:31 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PHL Philadelphia
9h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$370United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:00 am - 12:15 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 15m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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1:50 pm - 11:25 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PHL Philadelphia
6h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
$371Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia to Santa Ana flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Santa Ana?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana start at $326. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $344 to $524. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $326 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Ana?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 24% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Ana?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Ana at $340 round-trip.
  • December ($548) and March ($535) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 61% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Philadelphia to Santa Ana the cheapest?

Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 58% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Philadelphia to Santa Ana flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$116
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Philadelphia to Santa Ana

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Philadelphia to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Santa Ana?

    Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana pass through?

    One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 71% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Philadelphia to Santa Ana route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $535, a difference of $163. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Santa Ana?

    Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Westfield Mainplace and Santa Ana Zoo. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Philadelphia to Santa Ana flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 60% above the route average of $431. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Santa Ana takes 0h 00m, covering 2,373 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Ana?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Philadelphia to Santa Ana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $326 to $2,328. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Philadelphia to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $152, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Philadelphia to Santa Ana?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 35m, compared with 7h 41m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 44m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Philadelphia (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • GREEN MOTION

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Philadelphia to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana range from $344 to $524, with an average of $431 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Philadelphia to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $372 - about $163 less than Monday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 58% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Santa Ana trip for October. Fares historically average $340 round-trip in that month - typically $208 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.
    - Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
    - Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
    - voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

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