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Cheapest round-trip
$326
Typical prices: $525-$292
Frontier, Alaska Airlines
Fri 10/2Mon 10/5
PHL - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$124
Typical prices: $169-$250
Frontier
Thu 8/13
PHL - SNA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $328 (round-trip)
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There are currently no direct flights between Philadelphia and Santa Ana. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $266 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 33m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana (PHL-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Ana

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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8:44 pm - 10:12 am
PHL
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SNA
16h 28m
1 stop
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4:50 pm - 5:40 am
SNA
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PHL
9h 50m
1 stop
$326Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
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6:10 am - 1:45 pm
PHL
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SNA
10h 35m
2 stops
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2:10 pm - 12:57 am
SNA
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PHL
7h 47m
1 stop
$328United Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 20
Frontier Logo
5:25 pm - 3:20 pm
PHL
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SNA
24h 55m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
8:55 am - 5:38 am
SNA
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PHL
17h 43m
1 stop
$330Frontier
Sun, Jul 12 - Fri, Jul 17
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8:37 pm - 8:05 am
PHL
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SNA
14h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:53 pm - 6:00 am
SNA
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PHL
7h 07m
1 stop
$331Frontier
Thu, Jul 9 - Fri, Jul 17
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8:37 pm - 8:05 am
PHL
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SNA
14h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:53 pm - 6:00 am
SNA
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PHL
7h 07m
1 stop
$333Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
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4:17 pm - 10:26 pm
PHL
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SNA
9h 09m
1 stop
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12:35 pm - 11:56 pm
SNA
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PHL
8h 21m
1 stop
$337American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
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8:37 pm - 8:05 am
PHL
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SNA
14h 28m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 11:47 am
SNA
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PHL
25h 17m
2 stops
$340Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8
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5:16 pm - 9:56 pm
PHL
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SNA
7h 40m
1 stop
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2:00 pm - 1:01 am
SNA
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PHL
8h 01m
1 stop
$341Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
6:16 am - 11:02 am
PHL
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SNA
7h 46m
1 stop
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9:00 pm - 9:33 am
SNA
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PHL
9h 33m
2 stops
$344United Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
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2:20 pm - 8:25 pm
PHL
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SNA
9h 05m
2 stops
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2:50 pm - 1:05 am
SNA
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PHL
7h 15m
1 stop
$346Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California departing in October.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is September, where tickets cost $342 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $529 and $502 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$124
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to John Wayne (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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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $124 for a one-way ticket and $326 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana). However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Philadelphia and John Wayne (Santa Ana) are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Philadelphia from Philadelphia and will be arriving at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Philadelphia?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $459 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $411 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to John Wayne (Santa Ana). Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.6Crew
7.0Food
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7.5Entertainment
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

First of all we hade waited 3 hours in the airplane waiting to leave. Second the return schedule was changed and it messed up my entire vaction. I won't buy never again another flight and recommend to nobody traveling with them.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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