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

Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $130. Another option worth looking into is Spirit Airlines, starting at $157 round trip. Frontier is priced at 76% 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 $549, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $172. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $142 for that flight.

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 is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Detroit?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 44% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 57 days in advance to save up to 81% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 57 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $270, or $418 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Detroit from Santa Ana. Users have commonly found prices around $332 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $139. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

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 10m 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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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 June 30, 2025.

Thu 9/1811:52 amSNA - DTW

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Sat 9/208:00 amDTW - SNA

1 stop7h 13mFrontier

Deal found 6/28

$130

Mon 8/188:31 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/219:40 amDTW - SNA

Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$140

Tue 9/1612:33 pmSNA - DTW

Nonstop4h 10mSpirit Airlines

Fri 9/269:55 amDTW - SNA

Nonstop4h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/28

$157

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Thu 9/1811:52 amSNA - DTW

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Sat 9/208:00 amDTW - SNA

1 stop7h 13mFrontier

Deal found 6/28

$130

Mon 8/188:31 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/219:40 amDTW - SNA

Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$140

Tue 9/1612:33 pmSNA - DTW

Nonstop4h 10mSpirit Airlines

Fri 9/269:55 amDTW - SNA

Nonstop4h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/28

$157

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Wed 7/911:56 amSNA - DTW

1 stop20h 03mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/219:53 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop16h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$265

Wed 7/97:58 pmSNA - DTW

2 stops13h 55mSpirit Airlines

Mon 7/219:53 pmDTW - SNA

1 stop24h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$299

Thu 7/1012:01 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop9h 41mFrontier

Tue 7/157:15 amDTW - SNA

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Deal found 6/28

$305

Tue 7/157:58 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop8h 06mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/198:30 amDTW - SNA

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Deal found 6/29

$240

Mon 7/288:31 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop7h 29mFrontier

Sat 8/28:30 amDTW - SNA

1 stop6h 47mFrontier

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$193

Tue 7/296:45 amSNA - DTW

1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop14h 22mSpirit Airlines

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$195

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Mon 8/48:31 pmSNA - DTW

1 stop7h 29mFrontier

Deal found 6/29

$60

Fri 8/2212:24 pmSNA - DTW

Nonstop4h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$78

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SNA - DTW

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Thu 9/18

11:52 am-12:46 am

1 stop9h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/20

8:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$130

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SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/18

8:31 pm-7:00 am

1 stop7h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

9:40 am-11:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$140

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

12:33 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

9:55 am-11:38 am

Nonstop4h 43m

$157

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/4

8:31 pm-7:00 am

1 stop7h 29m

$60

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/22

12:24 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$78

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

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 15 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit (average of $257). 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 in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 62% 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 mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,094 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,094 reviews

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,094 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,290 reviews

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,094 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

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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 10m 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Detroit round-trip?
Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $130. Another option worth looking into is Spirit Airlines, starting at $157 round trip. Frontier is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Detroit?
While on average a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit is generally $549, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $172. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $142 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit (average of $257). 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$157	Average$242	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$165	Average$200	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$377	Average$577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$380	Average$591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$418	Average$618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$498	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit

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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 June 27, 2025.

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

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Detroit. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.

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