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$85+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SNA - DTW)

SNA — DTW
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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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 January or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Detroit

Thu 11/1911:38 am -
1 stop9h 13m
Mon 11/238:16 pm -
2 stops20h 06m
Deal found 10/27$171
Fri 12/1112:33 pm -
1 stop29h 15m
Mon 12/217:51 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 10/28$177
Thu 12/1012:33 pm -
1 stop9h 37m
Mon 12/217:51 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 10/28$179
Fri 12/412:08 pm -
1 stop10h 01m
Mon 12/78:01 pm -
2 stops48h 39m
Deal found 10/29$185
Sat 12/1912:35 pm -
1 stop9h 23m
Fri 1/17:51 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 10/27$198
Fri 12/1112:33 pm -
1 stop9h 37m
Fri 12/187:51 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 10/27$212
Wed 12/3012:35 pm -
1 stop9h 23m
Thu 1/79:56 pm -
2 stops44h 35m
Deal found 10/28$214
Mon 11/166:50 pm -
1 stop11h 29m
Thu 11/197:00 am -
1 stop6h 46m
Deal found 10/27$215

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$85
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$636

Good round-trip deal

$448 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/9

2:06 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/9

1:00 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/25

6:48 am-10:28 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/16

1:01 pm-5:00 am

2 stops12h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$271

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/21

7:20 am-7:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$325

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/30

7:18 pm-11:10 am

2 stops12h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$352
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/20

12:48 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/29

12:48 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/21

12:48 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/13

12:59 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Detroit

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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.

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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?

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 88 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $539). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $739). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights typically cost between $579 and $769 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $171 on Frontier (Nov 19-Nov 23).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 7h 25m. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or United 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $219 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $230 and $390 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 66% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $165. Southwest flights start at $218 while deals on Delta start at $368 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 $1,115, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $183. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $185.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $539). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $739). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Detroit

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$219Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$390Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$539Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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