Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the popular stopovers between PHL and SNA:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport is P4,387. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P8,766. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from PHL to SNA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport can be reached in approximately 17 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 44 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
John Wayne Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The quietest month for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Santa Ana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport for August if you want to go to Santa Ana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16 ºC and 32 ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 7 ºC and 25 ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PHL to SNA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Santa Ana
Once you've booked your flights from PHL to SNA, you'll need to find a place to stay in Santa Ana. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park, Sandpointe Park and Calvary Chapel are popular attractions which should be on every Santa Ana itinerary.
Complete your Santa Ana trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to John Wayne Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Santa Ana.
