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$55+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DTW
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 Saturday

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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 January 29, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/256:45 am
SNA
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DTW
1 stop8h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/49:01 am
DTW
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SNA
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/2812:25 pm
SNA
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DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/38:30 am
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/2812:25 pm
SNA
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DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Fri 3/610:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$142
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/34:37 pm
SNA
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DTW
1 stop8h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/69:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop6h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/34:37 pm
SNA
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DTW
2 stops28h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/610:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/2812:25 pm
SNA
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DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/47:15 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$163
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 3/41:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/119:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop6h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/186:45 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/259:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/2812:25 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/57:15 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop20h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$174

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$135
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$55
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$578

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$430 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 January 29, 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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Santa Ana

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/13

7:45 am-8:53 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

6:15 am-3:42 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$242

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/27

4:37 pm-11:10 am

2 stops15h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/3

9:50 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops20h 48m

$274

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/25

11:31 am-4:26 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

5:22 pm-10:28 am

1 stop20h 06m

$353

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

8:05 am-4:26 pm

1 stop29h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

5:22 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$363

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

11:31 am-4:26 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

5:22 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$373

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/16

9:20 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

7:00 am-10:22 pm

2 stops18h 22m

$455

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

12:59 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

12:19 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$471

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

12:59 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

12:19 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$471

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/25

12:59 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

12:19 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$471

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/10

4:37 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

7:15 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop23h 27m

$474

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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 January.
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, California-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, California-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, 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 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, 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 January 23, 2026.

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 January 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana, California 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 January 29, 2026.
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
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,393 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

  • 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 08m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Alaska 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 71% 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 $60 while deals on American Airlines start at $195 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 $527, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $145.

  • 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$146Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$444Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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