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

SNA Airport Page →
2,375 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
DEN Denver 6h 46m ACCMF9 AAACBA Denver (DEN) to Philadelphia flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 50m AAASF9 AABADL Phoenix (PHX) to Philadelphia flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 54m DLEJAF9 AABAEI Las Vegas (LAS) to Philadelphia flights
DSM Des Moines 7h 7m G4 AAG4 Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 14m AAASBA AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 7h 17m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
GRR Grand Rapids 7h 17m G4UA AAG4 Grand Rapids (GRR) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 17m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
IAH Houston 7h 20m UA AABAEI Houston (IAH) to Philadelphia flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 23m AAAFDL AADL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,375 mi 4h 41m nonstop +3h ahead

SNA–PHL had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,375 miles in 4h 41m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 72%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,973
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNA → PHL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
92%
Return
PHL → SNA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SNA→PHL LGB→PHL LAX→PHL
Distance from SNA 19 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11
Weekly flights 124
Flight time 4h 41m 4h 45m 2h 52m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,375 mi / 3,822 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 41m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

SNA–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance2,375 mi / 3,822 km
Flight time4h 41m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 4h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 2,375 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SNA to PHL. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 41m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, LAX and BUR. 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 SNA to PHL

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SNA to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to PHL is about 4 hours 41 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 Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR).