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$97+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, CA (PHL - SNA)

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PHL — SNA
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Mon 12/29
Mon 1/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in September or October, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 November 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$97
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$453
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 12/128:36 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Sun 12/287:57 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$208
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 12/58:36 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Mon 12/81:35 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$228
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Mon 12/88:36 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Fri 12/121:35 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$229
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 12/148:36 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Thu 12/1811:52 amSNA - PHL
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/27$232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Mon 12/158:36 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Thu 12/1811:52 amSNA - PHL
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/29$234
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Tue 12/26:00 amPHL - SNA
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Mon 12/81:35 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Mon 12/228:36 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop17h 32mFrontier
Sun 12/287:57 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/29$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1712:00 pmPHL - SNA
2 stops27h 35mFrontier
Thu 12/2511:52 amSNA - PHL
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Tue 12/26:00 amPHL - SNA
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Fri 12/51:35 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 12/188:36 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop17h 32mFrontier
Thu 12/2511:52 amSNA - PHL
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/29$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 12/58:36 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Sun 12/711:15 amSNA - PHL
1 stop15h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$262

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana 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 November 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

12:59 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$337

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Tue 2/10

10:30 am-5:28 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/14

10:51 am-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$342

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Sat 1/31

7:06 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop29h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/3

10:14 am-6:03 pm

1 stop28h 49m

$344

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/11

8:30 am-8:50 am

2 stops21h 20m

$346

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Tue 1/20

7:06 pm-10:05 am

1 stop17h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

12:33 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$353

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-2:34 pm

2 stops11h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

7:30 am-12:21 am

2 stops13h 51m

$356

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-2:34 pm

2 stops11h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

7:30 am-11:13 pm

2 stops12h 43m

$356

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Fri 1/30

7:06 pm-11:45 am

1 stop19h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/2

8:48 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$364

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Mon 1/12

1:05 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$97

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Fri 12/5

8:36 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop19h 06m

$116

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Ana in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Philadelphia-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Philadelphia-Santa Ana, California 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 Philadelphia to Santa Ana

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California (average of $84). Flying from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 PHL to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 63% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated November 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,099 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Santa Ana. 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 Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California in 7h 35m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Philadelphia and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 2373 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $133 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $156 and $312 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Ana 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 Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California (average of $84). Flying from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 Philadelphia to Santa Ana

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana. 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 November 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$156Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$324Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$324Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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