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$63+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SNA - 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DTW
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or August, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/298:16 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Mon 1/57:50 amDTW - SNA
1 stop14h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/236:45 amSNA - DTW
2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:51 amDTW - SNA
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/236:45 amSNA - DTW
2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:34 amDTW - SNA
1 stop16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/1910:30 amSNA - DTW
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Thu 1/156:00 amDTW - SNA
1 stop11h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/236:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop19h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/78:34 amDTW - SNA
1 stop16h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/298:16 pmSNA - DTW
2 stops12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/58:34 amDTW - SNA
1 stop28h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$307
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2511:52 amSNA - DTW
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Fri 1/27:50 amDTW - SNA
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$308
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/2211:53 amSNA - DTW
1 stop20h 32mFrontier
Mon 1/124:43 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop25h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$313
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:53 amSNA - DTW
1 stop25h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:46 amDTW - SNA
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/310:01 pmDTW - SNA
2 stops37h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/236:45 amSNA - DTW
2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/38:34 amDTW - SNA
1 stop16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$337

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$63
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$563

Good round-trip deal

$539 or less

Good one-way deal

$359 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

10:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

6:20 am-2:11 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$154

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/5

10:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

7:11 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop24h 29m

$166

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

10:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

7:20 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop25h 41m

$182

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

10:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:14 pm-9:12 am

2 stops18h 58m

$195

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

1:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop12h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

9:01 am-8:57 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$198

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

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

$201

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

3:06 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$203

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/28

4:37 pm-4:30 am

1 stop8h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

5:14 pm-9:12 am

2 stops18h 58m

$223

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

6:45 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

9:01 am-8:57 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$236

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

1:20 pm-6:05 am

1 stop13h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

1:02 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$238

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Detroit in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $99). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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 SNA to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Santa Ana to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Detroit?

    To fly from Santa Ana to Detroit, you need to book a flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Nonstop flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty take 4h 11m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 10h 34m. Fly via Frontier or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. Santa Ana, California and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 1954 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $126 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $146 and $313 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $51. Frontier flights start at $61 while deals on United Airlines start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $529, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $198. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $178.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $99). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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 Santa Ana to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$154Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$380Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$447Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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