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$99+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana (PHL - SNA)

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SNA
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
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 August or November, booked 73 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 April 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$99
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$460
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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 April 4, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/2810:08 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop14h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/23:21 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop11h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$174
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/16:54 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop26h 37mFrontier
Sun 5/46:10 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/1710:08 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop14h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/246:27 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Wed 5/76:00 amPHL - SNA
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Tue 5/1312:17 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/4$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/225:00 amPHL - SNA
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/257:09 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:20 amPHL - SNA
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/184:00 pmSNA - PHL
2 stops10h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$348
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:25 amPHL - SNA
1 stop12h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/98:00 amSNA - PHL
1 stop19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/4$416
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/86:50 amPHL - SNA
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Sun 7/139:05 pmSNA - PHL
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/4$422

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Mon 4/28

10:08 pm-9:45 am

1 stop14h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/2

3:21 pm-5:52 am

1 stop11h 31m

$174

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Thu 5/1

6:54 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop26h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/4

6:10 pm-6:52 am

1 stop9h 42m

$240

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Thu 4/17

10:08 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/24

6:27 pm-6:47 am

1 stop9h 20m

$253

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop7h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/13

12:17 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 40m

$307

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Thu 5/22

5:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop7h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/25

7:09 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 51m

$345

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Tue 5/13

5:01 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/20

6:22 pm-5:39 am

1 stop8h 17m

$407

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Fri 6/13

4:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/18

8:40 pm-9:25 am

2 stops9h 45m

$408

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Thu 5/1

10:08 pm-9:45 am

1 stop14h 37m

$99

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Mon 4/28

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop25h 50m

$126

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop7h 36m

$154

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Santa Ana 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 Philadelphia-Santa Ana 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Ana from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 March 28, 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana. 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 Philadelphia to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Philadelphia to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 April 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to Santa Ana in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 64% 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?

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 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.

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

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 April 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Santa Ana, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,349 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $174, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Santa Ana.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. Spirit Airlines is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Philadelphia to Santa Ana for a low price.

  • 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Philadelphia to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$156Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$309Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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