How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Detroit?

For as low as $461, Delta can have you in Detroit from Santa Ana in 12h 13m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1954 mi.

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 $138. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $165 and $367, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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 to Detroit?

While on average a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit is generally $705, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $125. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $161 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to Detroit?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Santa Ana to Detroit on time: Spirit Airlines (82%), KLM (73%), Delta (73%).

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

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

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 are 2 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to All airports, all of which are around 4h 17m 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 to Detroit?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Santa Ana to Detroit flights typically cost between $299 and $548 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $152 on Frontier (Oct 3-Oct 11).

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Fri 10/311:52 amSNA - DTW

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Sat 10/257:55 amDTW - SNA

1 stop8h 40mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$152

Wed 10/86:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/156:05 amDTW - SNA

2 stops18h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$156

Thu 10/96:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/146:05 amDTW - SNA

2 stops16h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$160

Wed 10/112:58 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 48mFrontier

Sat 10/48:00 amDTW - SNA

1 stop7h 13mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$162

Tue 10/148:09 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/216:24 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$163

Fri 10/106:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/156:24 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$171

Sat 9/2712:58 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop19h 06mFrontier

Sat 10/187:55 amDTW - SNA

1 stop8h 40mFrontier

Deal found 9/15

$182

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Wed 10/157:15 amSNA - DTW

1 stop12h 13mDelta

Sun 10/198:45 amDTW - SNA

Nonstop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$461

Wed 11/269:50 amSNA - DTW

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Fri 11/286:25 amDTW - SNA

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$471

Tue 11/47:27 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop17h 28mAlaska Airlines

Mon 11/104:51 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop8h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$482

Thu 10/161:44 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Fri 10/248:45 amDTW - SNA

Nonstop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$469

Tue 11/2511:35 amSNA - DTW

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Fri 11/286:25 amDTW - SNA

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$471

Wed 10/2911:48 amSNA - DTW

Nonstop4h 17mDelta

Mon 11/35:56 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop7h 32mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$469

Thu 10/161:44 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Sun 10/198:45 amDTW - SNA

Nonstop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$469

Thu 10/3011:48 amSNA - DTW

Nonstop4h 17mDelta

Mon 11/34:25 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$469

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Sat 9/2712:58 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop19h 06mFrontier

Sat 10/187:55 amDTW - SNA

1 stop8h 40mFrontier

Deal found 9/15

$182

Wed 10/112:58 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 48mFrontier

Sat 10/48:00 amDTW - SNA

1 stop7h 13mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$162

Fri 10/311:52 amSNA - DTW

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Sat 10/117:55 amDTW - SNA

1 stop8h 40mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$152

Wed 10/86:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/156:05 amDTW - SNA

2 stops18h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$156

Thu 10/96:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/146:05 amDTW - SNA

2 stops16h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$160

Fri 10/106:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/156:24 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$171

Tue 10/148:09 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/216:24 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$163

One-way flights from Santa Ana to Detroit
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Tue 10/148:09 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$64

Wed 10/158:09 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$65

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$83

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1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

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$84

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2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$90

Tue 10/216:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop14h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$97

Mon 10/68:09 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$98

Tue 11/48:09 pmSNA - DTW

2 stops11h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$101

Sat 10/118:09 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$102

Wed 11/127:15 amSNA - DTW

1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines

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$103

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Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/15

7:15 am-10:28 pm

1 stop12h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/19

8:45 am-10:38 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$461

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

1:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/24

8:45 am-10:38 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$469

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/29

11:48 am-7:05 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

5:56 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$469

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

1:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/19

8:45 am-10:38 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$469

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/30

11:48 am-7:05 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

4:25 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$469

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/26

9:50 am-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/28

6:25 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$471

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/25

11:35 am-12:20 am

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/28

6:25 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$471

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/4

7:27 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop17h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

4:51 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$482

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/14

8:09 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$131

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/19

7:15 am-8:12 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$187

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit (average of $250). Flying from Santa Ana to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 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 55% on airfare.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Detroit flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to Detroit

The most flights from SNA 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).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

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

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

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

8,019 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

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

3,174 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

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

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 are 2 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to All airports, all of which are around 4h 17m 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 to Detroit?
For as low as $461, Delta can have you in Detroit from Santa Ana in 12h 13m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1954 mi.
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 $138. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $165 and $367, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to Detroit?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Santa Ana to Detroit on time: Spirit Airlines (82%), KLM (73%), Delta (73%).
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Detroit?
While on average a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit is generally $705, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $125. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $161 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit (average of $250). Flying from Santa Ana to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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$238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$165	Average$210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$367	Average$561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$370	Average$560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$399	Average$623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$444	Average$577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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