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

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Santa Ana to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,375 mi 4h 14m nonstop +3h ahead 121 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SNA and PHL, connecting options are available through 121 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
121
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,949
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.

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 0 1 9
Weekly flights 1 167
Flight time 4h 14m 4h 45m 4h 36m
Departure OTP 100%
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 14m.
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 14m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections121 hubs
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 approximately 4h 14m. The route covers 2,375 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SNA to PHL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, LUK, TOL, PDK, PNE, HPN, TUS, ASE, CGF, MCI, BJC, JAC, BUR, TXK, SUS, TEB, MDW, LGB, SCF, TRI, CHA, CLD, SBD, OSU, PGA, PIT, SOP, BZN, ADS, SBA, SGR, HOU, RIC, SDF, APA, PWK, YIP, IAD, SWO, BLM, BTR, LVK, FRG, PSP, STL, BNA, IND, MRY, BWI, SWF, YWG, LEX, TTN, OMA, EGE, TYS, RIL, SAT, CLE, OXC, MSY, PVD, MKC, SBN, SJC, CHS, UST, YYZ, AGS, BOS, OAK, SUA, FXE, PWM, OPF, LAL, HDN, BCT, ORL, PBI, GSP, APF, SRQ, NEW, FLL, TPA, JFK, MIA, SAN, GCM, NAS, PLS, PAE, LIR, SJU, SXM, JWN, EWR, SFO, LAS, DSM, MSP, SLC, PHX, IAH, SEA, ORD, DFW, AUS, ATL, CVG, CMH, DTW, DEN, PDX, CLT, DAL, RDU, MCO, GRR and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to PHL ranges from 4 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,375 miles (3,822 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

121 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR).