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$105+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DTW
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
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 September or August, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Detroit

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 March 18, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/74:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Sun 5/107:55 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop28h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$221
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/84:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Sun 5/107:55 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop28h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/74:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/108:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/1410:48 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop14h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/218:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop21h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/23:23 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 5/68:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/22:39 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/38:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/203:23 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/298:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$264
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/283:23 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/38:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/22:39 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 05m
Frontier
Sun 5/310:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops18h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/167:56 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/198:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/309:00 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop17h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/38:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop28h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$270

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Detroit

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 March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$105
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$669

Good round-trip deal

$513 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($161 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 18, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/28

11:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

12:40 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$473

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/27

5:58 pm-5:49 am

1 stop8h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

7:09 am-2:43 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$547

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/28

5:58 pm-5:49 am

1 stop8h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

7:09 am-2:43 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$547

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/29

1:50 pm-7:55 am

2 stops15h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/9

8:30 am-10:32 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$582

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/27

5:58 pm-5:49 am

1 stop8h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/11

7:01 am-1:52 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$583
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/29

11:53 am-7:12 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/8

8:30 am-10:32 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$599

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 7/24

11:05 am-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/26

5:30 am-10:35 am

2 stops8h 05m

$607

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/10

11:10 am-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/25

5:25 am-11:15 am

2 stops8h 50m

$607

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/23

11:05 am-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/27

5:25 am-11:15 am

2 stops8h 50m

$607

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/15

1:12 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

8:30 am-3:12 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$609

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Detroit

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-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 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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $109). Flying from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $191). 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 March 18, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as you normally would.

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 March 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican 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
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,523 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
5.7
Fair
3,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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 5 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 8h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 14m. The distance between Santa Ana and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 1954 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $137. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $186 and $318, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana 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 $58. Frontier flights start at $60 while deals on American Airlines start at $108 one-way.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $529, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $270.

  • 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $109). Flying from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $191). 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 5 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Detroit

Discover the top 5 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$137Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$186Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$444Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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