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$56+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Detroit (DTT)

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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DTT
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/287:57 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Thu 1/86:00 amDTW - SNA
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$177
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 1/126:00 amDTW - SNA
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 12/31:35 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/75:20 pmDTW - SNA
2 stops29h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/61:35 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop23h 44mFrontier
Thu 12/1111:58 amDTW - SNA
2 stops32h 41mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$193
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:39 amSNA - DTW
1 stop14h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/169:40 amDTW - SNA
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/146:12 pmDTW - SNA
2 stops26h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$198
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/31:35 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop18h 50mFrontier
Thu 12/115:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/31:35 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop18h 50mFrontier
Sun 12/75:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop19h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/149:40 amDTW - SNA
1 stop28h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/44:26 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/86:12 pmDTW - SNA
2 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/211:15 pmLGB - DTW
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Tue 1/65:55 pmDTW - LGB
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/20$482
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:25 amLGB - DTW
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Sun 12/142:45 pmDTW - LGB
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$492

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 November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Frontier)

One-way from

$56
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$418
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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 November 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Detroit that are best for you.

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Orange County

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

7:45 am-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

11:28 am-8:57 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$315

Long BeachDetroit

LGB - DTW

LGBDTW

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 2/6

8:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

5:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop7h 20m

$419

Long BeachDetroit

LGB - DTW

LGBDTW

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 1/15

9:20 am-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

5:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop7h 20m

$419

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/16

7:15 am-10:33 pm

1 stop12h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

8:13 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop29h 08m

$446

Long BeachDetroit

LGB - DTW

LGBDTW

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 2/6

9:20 am-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

9:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$449

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/24

7:15 am-1:14 pm

1 stop26h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

8:35 am-10:35 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$481

Long BeachDetroit

LGB - DTW

LGBDTW

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-6:52 pm

2 stops8h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

5:55 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$483

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/24

7:15 am-1:14 pm

1 stop26h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

5:19 am-10:54 am

1 stop8h 35m

$491

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/17

7:15 am-10:33 pm

1 stop12h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

8:35 am-10:35 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$492

Long BeachDetroit

LGB - DTW

LGBDTW

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 12/18

1:15 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

8:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$501

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Orange County with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Detroit

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Detroit (average of $115). Flying from Orange County to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 DTT?

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 November 20, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Orange County to Detroit by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Orange County to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Orange County to Detroit. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Orange County to Detroit 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.

Weekly flight availability from Orange County to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

The most flights from zzKFI to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 November 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Orange County to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,156 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,105 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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?

    Most people fly into Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight to Detroit from Orange County. All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

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

    Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Orange County to Detroit in just under 7h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1964 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $430 for a flight from Orange County to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $170.

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Detroit (average of $115). Flying from Orange County to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$165Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$380Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$447Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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