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$96+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia (SNA - PHL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — PHL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Philadelphia are usually found in August or July, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$167
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$96
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$406
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Philadelphia
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:01 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Sat 11/156:19 amPHL - SNA
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:01 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Sat 11/156:19 amPHL - SNA
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/211:52 amSNA - PHL
1 stop10h 05mFrontier
Sat 10/116:42 amPHL - SNA
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:01 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Sat 11/16:19 amPHL - SNA
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$198
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/112:58 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop7h 45mFrontier
Sat 10/46:45 amPHL - SNA
1 stop8h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:01 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Wed 11/129:30 pmPHL - SNA
2 stops16h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:01 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Mon 10/276:42 amPHL - SNA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/212:01 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Thu 11/136:19 amPHL - SNA
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/241:18 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Sat 10/46:45 amPHL - SNA
1 stop8h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:01 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Wed 11/55:35 pmPHL - SNA
2 stops20h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$214
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:01 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Sat 10/256:42 amPHL - SNA
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:01 pmSNA - PHL
2 stops20h 38mFrontier
Tue 11/119:30 pmPHL - SNA
2 stops19h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$231

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/29

2:20 pm-4:49 am

1 stop11h 29m

Philadelphia

Mon 11/3

6:19 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 57m

$167

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/12

3:01 pm-4:49 am

1 stop10h 48m

Philadelphia

Sat 11/15

6:19 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$167

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/30

12:01 pm-11:39 am

2 stops20h 38m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/4

9:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$231

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/5

2:20 pm-12:19 am

2 stops30h 59m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/11

1:18 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops27h 17m

$241

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/13

1:06 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops22h 11m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/18

6:42 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$269

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

8:09 pm-6:15 am

1 stop7h 06m

Philadelphia

Thu 10/23

5:21 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$299

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/23

8:09 pm-6:15 am

1 stop7h 06m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/27

5:21 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$304

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

12:01 pm-5:19 am

1 stop14h 18m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/18

6:42 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$311

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/5

6:45 am-5:42 am

1 stop19h 57m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/11

7:12 pm-10:07 am

1 stop17h 55m

$316

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/30

7:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop7h 38m

$327

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Philadelphia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Santa Ana to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Santa Ana to Philadelphia in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Santa Ana to Philadelphia can take about 11h 29m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $167. Santa Ana and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 2373 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia round-trip from $94. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $128, and United Airlines, from $234. Spirit Airlines is 79% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Santa Ana to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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