Flying from Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport (SNA): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Philadelphia's main airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Explore your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport (SNA) taking off from either of these.
John Wayne Airport is located in Santa Ana. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is three hours behind Philadelphia.
To ensure you catch your flight from Philadelphia to SNA, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, data shows 78.93% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can reach TTN from the centre of Philadelphia in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to SNA flight:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82.45% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a John Wayne Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion to explore Santa Ana and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport flight.
The address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
Central Santa Ana is around 8 kilometres from John Wayne Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport is 59 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 156 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to SNA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Visit Santa Ana in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Philadelphia to SNA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport in February when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Santa Ana
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to John Wayne Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santa Ana:
Heritage Park and Santa Ana Artist's Village are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Santa Ana must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Orange County Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Ana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana, Bakersfield is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
