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$75+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, CA (DTT - SNA)

DTT — SNA
Dec 6 — Dec 131
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa Ana

Sun 12/67:25 am -
1 stop13h 13m
Fri 12/1112:33 pm -
1 stop9h 37m
Deal found 11/5$312
Sat 12/57:05 am -
2 stops8h 56m
Sat 12/1211:05 am -
2 stops8h 09m
Deal found 11/3$313
Thu 12/310:35 am -
1 stop8h 24m
Thu 12/1712:59 pm -
1 stop8h 59m
Deal found 11/3$315
Fri 12/117:25 am -
1 stop13h 41m
Sun 12/134:29 pm -
1 stop18h 07m
Deal found 11/2$316
Mon 12/144:41 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Wed 1/66:45 am -
1 stop7h 22m
Deal found 11/6$317
Sat 11/218:31 pm -
1 stop17h 26m
Wed 11/2511:42 am -
1 stop23h 08m
Deal found 11/4$318
Thu 12/1012:06 pm -
2 stops24h 16m
Fri 12/1112:33 pm -
1 stop9h 37m
Deal found 11/6$319
Wed 12/22:31 pm -
1 stop28h 28m
Mon 12/144:29 pm -
1 stop18h 02m
Deal found 11/3$320
Thu 12/1012:06 pm -
1 stop26h 42m
Mon 12/142:46 pm -
1 stop12h 34m
Deal found 11/4$321
Thu 11/268:31 pm -
1 stop17h 26m
Sat 12/192:54 pm -
1 stop12h 26m
Deal found 11/2$323
Thu 12/310:35 am -
1 stop8h 24m
Thu 12/1012:33 pm -
1 stop9h 37m
Deal found 11/5$324

Find flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$312
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$899

Good round-trip deal

$669 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights.
From Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/8

6:31 am-5:57 pm

2 stops14h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/8

8:25 am-2:18 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/9

8:25 am-3:32 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/17

7:03 am-2:04 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/2

10:30 am-9:09 pm

2 stops13h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/3

7:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$271

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/12

7:05 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/15

10:20 am-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$377
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/17

8:28 am-10:30 am

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/18

8:28 am-10:30 am

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/4

8:28 am-10:30 am

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Ana from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Santa Ana

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of $519). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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 DTT to SNA?

When flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between $436 and $979 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $312 on Frontier (Dec 6-Dec 11).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, such as Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $377, United Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Detroit in 7h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1954 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Santa Ana, California is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $151 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $398 and $406 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $115 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $137 and $212, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California? While on average our users pay $909, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $619. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $230.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Santa Ana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana 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 Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of $519). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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 Detroit to Santa Ana

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$151Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$398Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$422Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$539Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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