Detroit

$67+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Detroit (SNA - 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DTT
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit All airports are usually found in July or October, booked 3 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 February 13, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 5/94:37 pm
SNA
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DTW
1 stop10h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/161:02 pm
DTW
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SNA
1 stop10h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$187
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 4/1611:32 am
SNA
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DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Sat 4/186:00 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/911:32 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop20h 27m
Frontier
Wed 3/1111:54 am
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops32h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$192
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/166:45 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/216:15 am
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops12h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sun 5/1011:32 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Sun 5/1710:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$201
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 5/164:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 5/201:02 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$202
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/154:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1910:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 4/286:45 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/56:15 am
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops17h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/176:45 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/201:02 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/177:45 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/219:59 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop20h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$208
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/154:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1610:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 5/111:32 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Mon 5/46:00 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$211

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 (DTT). 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 February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$67
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$559

Good round-trip deal

$358 or less

Good one-way deal

$364 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Detroit (DTT) flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit (DTT).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit (DTT).

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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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Detroit that are best for you.

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Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/23

1:23 pm-6:15 am

1 stop13h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

1:02 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$229

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/21

7:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

6:15 am-8:56 pm

2 stops17h 41m

$280

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

6:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

6:15 am-8:56 pm

2 stops17h 41m

$309

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/26

2:53 pm-4:35 am

1 stop10h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

10:27 pm-10:47 am

1 stop15h 20m

$320

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

2:34 pm-5:44 am

1 stop12h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

5:14 pm-10:25 am

1 stop20h 11m

$350

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/29

7:45 am-11:36 pm

2 stops12h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/3

6:15 am-8:57 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$351

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/29

4:37 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/31

9:59 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop25h 57m

$364

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/1

4:37 pm-11:36 pm

2 stops27h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/4

6:15 am-8:57 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$365

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/28

4:37 pm-6:05 am

1 stop10h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/31

10:15 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$405

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/14

3:01 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

5:22 pm-10:19 am

1 stop19h 57m

$425

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 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-Detroit 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Detroit 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 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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit?

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 February 6, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Ana to Detroit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 3 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit (average of $109). Flying from Santa Ana to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 DTT?

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 February 13, 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 as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Detroit?

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 February 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.
  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Detroit?

    For as low as $350, Spirit Airlines can have you in Detroit from Santa Ana in 12h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1954 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, 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 priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Detroit one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $51. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana to Detroit for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Detroit?

    While on average a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit is generally $504, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $187 for that flight.

  • 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit (average of $109). Flying from Santa Ana to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 February 13, 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$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$444Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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