How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit?

A quick flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit can take about 5h 58m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $182. 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 74% 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 $61 and United Airlines from $99 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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

While on average a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit is generally $629, 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 $181 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana, California to Detroit?

Consider Delta, Spirit Airlines or American Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit.

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.

What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Detroit?

Booking a flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Santa Ana to Detroit. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to All airports, all of which are around 4h 11m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana, California to Detroit?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Santa Ana, California to Detroit flights typically cost between $302 and $810 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $176 on Spirit Airlines (Jan 29-Feb 2).

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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 December 26, 2025.

Wed 12/3111:53 amSNA - DTW

1 stop25h 26mFrontier

Mon 1/57:50 amDTW - SNA

1 stop14h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$275

Thu 12/2511:52 amSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 14mFrontier

Sat 1/37:50 amDTW - SNA

1 stop13h 20mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$339

Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop7h 38mFrontier

Mon 1/57:50 amDTW - SNA

1 stop14h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$354

Thu 12/2511:52 amSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 14mFrontier

Fri 1/27:50 amDTW - SNA

1 stop13h 32mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$364

Tue 12/3011:53 amSNA - DTW

1 stop20h 32mFrontier

Mon 1/57:50 amDTW - SNA

1 stop14h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$384

Thu 12/2511:52 amSNA - DTW

1 stop20h 33mFrontier

Thu 1/15:14 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop20h 54mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$404

Sun 12/2811:52 amSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 14mFrontier

Sat 1/37:50 amDTW - SNA

1 stop13h 20mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$408

Sun 12/2811:52 amSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 14mFrontier

Fri 1/27:50 amDTW - SNA

1 stop13h 32mFrontier

Deal found 12/23

$423

Thu 12/2511:52 amSNA - DTW

1 stop20h 33mFrontier

Mon 12/297:50 amDTW - SNA

1 stop14h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$424

Sat 12/276:55 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 59mFrontier

Sat 1/37:50 amDTW - SNA

1 stop13h 20mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$438

Best flights from Santa Ana to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Ana to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Fri 1/306:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/29:01 amDTW - SNA

1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$181

Thu 1/83:06 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop5h 58mFrontier

Mon 1/126:00 amDTW - SNA

1 stop11h 11mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$182

Thu 2/54:37 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/85:14 pmDTW - SNA

2 stops18h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$217

Fri 2/66:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/99:01 amDTW - SNA

1 stop14h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$182

Thu 1/1510:23 amSNA - DTW

1 stop10h 41mFrontier

Mon 1/196:00 amDTW - SNA

1 stop11h 25mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$202

Thu 1/2211:53 amSNA - DTW

1 stop25h 26mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/297:20 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$219

Thu 2/511:53 amSNA - DTW

1 stop25h 26mFrontier

Sun 2/85:14 pmDTW - SNA

2 stops18h 58mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$217

Thu 1/2910:25 amSNA - DTW

2 stops26h 54mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/29:01 amDTW - SNA

1 stop14h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$226

Thu 1/2910:25 amSNA - DTW

1 stop10h 34mFrontier

Sun 2/16:20 amDTW - SNA

1 stop13h 06mFrontier

Deal found 12/23

$217

Wed 1/216:45 amSNA - DTW

3 stops27h 45mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/2811:28 amDTW - SNA

2 stops12h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$241

Thu 1/1510:23 amSNA - DTW

1 stop10h 41mFrontier

Sun 1/186:00 amDTW - SNA

1 stop11h 19mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$218

Thu 1/295:29 pmSNA - DTW

2 stops19h 50mFrontier

Mon 2/26:20 amDTW - SNA

1 stop10h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$233

Last-minute flights from Santa Ana to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to Detroit. Data last updated December 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/83:06 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop5h 58mFrontier

Mon 1/126:00 amDTW - SNA

1 stop11h 11mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$182

Sat 1/103:28 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop21h 20mFrontier

Sun 1/1812:19 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop25h 58mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$218

Wed 1/143:55 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop16h 29mFrontier

Mon 1/196:00 amDTW - SNA

1 stop11h 25mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$202

Thu 1/2211:53 amSNA - DTW

1 stop25h 26mFrontier

Mon 1/266:20 amDTW - SNA

1 stop10h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$183

Thu 1/2211:53 amSNA - DTW

1 stop25h 26mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/287:20 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$197

Thu 1/2211:53 amSNA - DTW

1 stop25h 26mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/297:20 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$219

Thu 1/296:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/29:01 amDTW - SNA

1 stop14h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$176

Thu 1/291:20 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop12h 10mSpirit Airlines

Sun 2/89:01 amDTW - SNA

1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$200

Thu 1/2910:25 amSNA - DTW

1 stop10h 34mFrontier

Sun 2/16:20 amDTW - SNA

1 stop13h 06mFrontier

Deal found 12/23

$217

Fri 1/306:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/29:01 amDTW - SNA

1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$181

One-way flights from Santa Ana to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Ana to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Sat 2/1412:25 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 30mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$63

Sat 2/2812:25 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 30mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$64

Mon 1/263:06 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop26h 38mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$68

Sat 1/316:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$69

Wed 1/284:37 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$70

Fri 1/232:27 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop28h 37mFrontier

Deal found 12/23

$81

Tue 2/104:37 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$86

Thu 1/294:37 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$88

Sun 3/14:37 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$89

Sat 2/76:45 amSNA - DTW

2 stops13h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$90

Thu 1/83:06 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop5h 58mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$91

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Most accurate provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Round-trip from	$176 (Super.com)
One-way from	$63 (Trip.com)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$586
Good round-trip deal	$539 or less
Good one-way deal	$198 or less

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Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

6:45 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

9:01 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$181

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

3:06 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$182

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/6

6:45 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

9:01 am-8:57 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$182

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/15

10:23 am-12:04 am

1 stop10h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$202

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/5

4:37 pm-4:30 am

1 stop8h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:14 pm-9:12 am

2 stops18h 58m

$217

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/5

11:53 am-4:19 pm

1 stop25h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:14 pm-9:12 am

2 stops18h 58m

$217

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

10:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

6:20 am-4:26 pm

1 stop13h 06m

$217

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/15

10:23 am-12:04 am

1 stop10h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$218

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

11:53 am-4:19 pm

1 stop25h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

7:20 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$219

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

10:25 am-4:19 pm

2 stops26h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

9:01 am-8:57 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$226

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price 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.

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

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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Ana, California to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana, California to Detroit?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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

4,258 reviews

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

4,258 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,258 reviews

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

8,012 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,258 reviews

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

11,061 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,258 reviews

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

8,204 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,258 reviews

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

5.8

Fair

3,070 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,258 reviews

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.

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What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Detroit?
Booking a flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Santa Ana to Detroit. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to All airports, all of which are around 4h 11m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit.
How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit?
A quick flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit can take about 5h 58m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $182. 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 74% 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 $61 and United Airlines from $99 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 $629, 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 $181 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$138	Average$245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$154	Average$200	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$380	Average$536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$399	Average$601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$447	Average$546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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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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