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$72+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA 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
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 83 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 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/1412:25 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Sat 2/215:21 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop20h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/1412:25 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Fri 2/2011:59 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop26h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/1412:25 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Wed 2/258:30 am
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops26h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/147:25 pm
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops25h 30m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:00 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop7h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/1412:25 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/169:30 pm
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops21h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/511:53 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop25h 26m
Frontier
Mon 2/96:20 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$180
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/184:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/249:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop6h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/198:58 am
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops23h 06m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:00 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop7h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/1412:25 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/236:52 pm
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops20h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/264:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/69:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/1412:25 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/257:15 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$198
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/234:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/287:15 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop28h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$199

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$547

Good round-trip deal

$326 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Ana

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

6:45 am-10:05 am

2 stops24h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

9:01 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$331

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

5:14 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop20h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

5:22 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop29h 44m

$364

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/18

7:30 am-9:13 am

2 stops22h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

8:30 am-10:18 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$421

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

12:59 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

12:19 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$432

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/14

7:30 am-6:29 am

1 stop19h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

8:40 am-10:54 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$432

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

12:56 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

5:22 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop28h 44m

$440

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/16

9:20 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops18h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-10:22 pm

2 stops18h 22m

$444

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/16

9:20 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops18h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

12:19 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$445

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/20

8:34 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop16h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/24

4:52 pm-5:22 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$483

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/26

1:20 pm-4:35 am

1 stop12h 15m

$89

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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 Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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, California-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California 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 January 16, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 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, California to Detroit?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit (average of $99). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit 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 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 January 21, 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 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 21, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,364 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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?

    A quick flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit can take about 20h 12m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $364. Airlines will cover a distance of 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, California to Detroit round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana, California to Detroit round-trip from $126. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $146, and United Airlines, from $313. Spirit Airlines is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $51 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $60 and American Airlines from $195 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit is generally $522, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $138. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $194 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, California to Detroit?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit (average of $99). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$146Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$444Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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