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$59+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DTW
Feb 11 — Feb 181
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated January 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$151
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$59
(Spirit)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$315
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From Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

Find flight deals from Orange County to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Orange County to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 12, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/289:50 amSNA - DTW
1 stop11h 39mFrontier
Wed 4/112:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop27h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$151
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2910:25 amSNA - DTW
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Mon 2/26:20 amDTW - SNA
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/11$170
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2210:25 amSNA - DTW
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Mon 1/266:20 amDTW - SNA
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/11$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:10 pmSNA - DTW
2 stops25h 45mFrontier
Fri 3/610:27 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop15h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/11$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/289:50 amSNA - DTW
1 stop11h 39mFrontier
Thu 4/26:00 amDTW - SNA
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/289:50 amSNA - DTW
1 stop11h 39mFrontier
Mon 4/67:50 amDTW - SNA
1 stop14h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/302:27 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Mon 2/26:20 amDTW - SNA
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/11$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2910:25 amSNA - DTW
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Sun 2/85:14 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop20h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:16 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Mon 4/136:00 amDTW - SNA
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$195
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:16 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Sat 4/1112:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop27h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/11$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1412:25 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/169:30 pmDTW - SNA
2 stops21h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:25 pmSNA - DTW
2 stops12h 34mFrontier
Sun 3/810:27 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop15h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$210

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/6

8:16 pm-6:20 am

1 stop7h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/11

12:20 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$196

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/11

6:45 am-10:57 pm

2 stops13h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

9:01 am-8:57 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$229

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/5

6:45 am-10:57 pm

2 stops13h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

9:01 am-8:57 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$255

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/26

3:06 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop26h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

11:30 am-6:46 pm

2 stops10h 16m

$274

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/11

1:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop12h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

9:01 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$285

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/20

4:37 pm-4:35 am

1 stop8h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/24

11:54 am-8:55 am

2 stops24h 01m

$286

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

4:37 pm-11:45 am

2 stops16h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

10:27 pm-10:47 am

1 stop15h 20m

$325

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/31

3:35 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop21h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 50m

$355

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

12:56 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

5:22 pm-10:28 am

1 stop20h 06m

$355

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/8

6:45 am-3:56 pm

1 stop30h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

4:55 pm-10:14 am

1 stop20h 19m

$373

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $113). Flying from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $267). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KFI to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 12, 2026.

When flying from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated January 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orange County to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Orange County?

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from Orange County.

  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    A quick flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can take about 7h 04m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $196. There are 1954 mi between Orange County and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $51 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $61 and Delta from $136 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $194 on average, our data indicates $497 when flying from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Orange County to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orange County to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $113). Flying from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $267). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Orange County to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Orange County to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$154Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$380Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$444Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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