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$97+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA 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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — PHL
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 22, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Mon 6/298:10 pm
SNA
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PHL
1 stop7h 17m
Frontier
Thu 7/238:37 pm
PHL
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SNA
1 stop14h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 5/20$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:10 pm
SNA
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PHL
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Wed 8/267:20 am
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/167:43 pm
SNA
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PHL
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Tue 6/237:00 am
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/32:00 pm
SNA
-
PHL
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Tue 7/216:10 am
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/37:31 pm
SNA
-
PHL
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Thu 7/99:45 am
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$313
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Sat 6/138:10 pm
SNA
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PHL
1 stop7h 17m
Frontier
Sun 6/148:37 pm
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop14h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/20$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1012:50 pm
SNA
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PHL
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Thu 8/2712:11 pm
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop9h 26m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/119:46 am
SNA
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PHL
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 6/168:20 am
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop10h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/21$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/101:24 pm
SNA
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PHL
1 stop7h 33m
American Airlines
Thu 6/117:00 am
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/3012:33 pm
SNA
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PHL
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 7/77:05 am
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop8h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$331
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:55 am
SNA
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PHL
1 stop23h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/74:48 pm
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop19h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2110:24 am
SNA
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PHL
1 stop9h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 7/227:05 am
PHL
-
SNA
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/22$334

Find 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 May 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Frontier)

One-way from

$97
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$463
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/8

5:37 pm-5:29 am

1 stop8h 52m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$293

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/21

6:45 am-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/27

12:11 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$321

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/28

6:45 am-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Philadelphia

Tue 9/1

6:45 am-12:34 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$321
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/15

6:45 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop7h 32m

$321

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/21

12:15 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 42m

Philadelphia

Wed 7/22

7:05 am-4:55 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$323

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/15

1:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/20

7:20 am-3:50 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$390

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/8

6:26 pm-9:45 am

2 stops12h 19m

Philadelphia

Tue 9/1

10:05 am-3:08 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$408

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/8

3:11 pm-5:40 am

1 stop11h 29m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/12

7:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$418

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/7

6:26 pm-5:31 am

1 stop8h 05m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$433

Santa AnaPhiladelphia

SNA - PHL

SNAPHL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/28

8:55 am-12:59 am

2 stops13h 04m

Philadelphia

Tue 9/1

10:30 am-8:44 pm

2 stops13h 14m

$441

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Philadelphia in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana, California-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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, California to Philadelphia?

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Ana, California to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Philadelphia (average of $341). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana, California to Philadelphia?

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 May 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,277 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,277 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,277 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,277 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,277 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,277 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,944 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,277 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from Santa Ana, California to Philadelphia can take about 7h 42m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $293. There are 2373 mi between Santa Ana, California and Philadelphia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $125. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $268 and $318, respectively. Frontier is 73% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to Philadelphia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $90. Spirit Airlines flights start at $101 while deals on Delta start at $138 one-way.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Philadelphia.

  • 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, California to Philadelphia?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Philadelphia (average of $341). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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 5 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Philadelphia

Discover the top 5 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 May 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$125Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$332Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$397Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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