Philadelphia to Santa Ana (PHL–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PHL Airport Page →
2,375 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 4d ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 7h 12m AAIB → AAASF9 Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana flights
DEN Denver 7h 19m AAACBA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 20m AAF9IB → DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Ana flights
DTW Detroit 7h 22m AAAFAM → DLVJA Detroit (DTW) to Santa Ana flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 28m AADLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Ana flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 37m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Ana flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 43m AAAMDL → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Ana flights
ORD Chicago 7h 50m AAACAS → AAASQR Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 54m AAAYBA → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 8h 1m AAASF9 → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Santa Ana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,375 mi 4h 48m nonstop -3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and SNA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore PHL Routes SNA Routes PHL Live Flights SNA Live Flights PHL Delays SNA Delays
All flights from Santa Ana (SNA) Santa Ana to Philadelphia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
PHX ~7h 12m DEN ~7h 19m LAS ~7h 20m DTW ~7h 22m SLC ~7h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,019
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → SNA
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
75%
Return
SNA → PHL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric PHL→SNA EWR→SNA MDT→SNA
Distance from PHL – 80 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 49 1
Flight time 4h 48m 5h 49m 4h 38m
Departure OTP 33% – –
Newark (EWR) to Santa Ana flights · Harrisburg (MDT) to Santa Ana flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,375 mi / 3,822 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 48m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance2,375 mi / 3,822 km
Flight time4h 48m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 4h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 2,375 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from SNA to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR, MDT and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHL to SNA

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SNA is about 4 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,375 miles (3,822 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Harrisburg (MDT) and Baltimore (BWI).