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$51+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, CA (DTT - SNA)

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in August or July, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/249:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop6h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/286:45 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop6h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/44:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops16h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$193
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/99:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/162:53 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/99:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/1310:48 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop14h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 3/610:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/136:45 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$215
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 4/181:02 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/274:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 3/69:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/111:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/151:02 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/171:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop13h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$228
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 3/69:01 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/104:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops16h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$229

Find flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Expedia)

One-way from

$51
(Expedia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$344

Good round-trip deal

$599 or less

Good one-way deal

$398 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Santa Ana 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

1:02 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/17

1:20 pm-6:05 am

1 stop13h 45m

$228

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

6:36 pm-8:57 pm

3 stops29h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/12

4:37 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops28h 22m

$375

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

9:01 am-6:01 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/12

8:58 am-4:30 am

1 stop16h 32m

$378

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

10:59 pm-8:57 pm

3 stops24h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

6:45 am-4:54 am

2 stops19h 09m

$385

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/1

9:20 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$414

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

5:22 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop21h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

10:31 am-4:26 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$453

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

9:01 am-8:57 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/21

6:45 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$513

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

8:45 am-10:42 am

Nonstop4h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/4

1:12 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$539

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

8:45 am-10:42 am

Nonstop4h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/3

1:12 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$539

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

9:01 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$65

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Santa Ana

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

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 22 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 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 $103). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

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?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Santa Ana, California on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $215.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 24m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 10m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, such as Delta, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,139 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,139 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,139 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,407 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,139 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,139 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Santa Ana. 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 Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

    For as low as $228, Spirit Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Detroit in 10h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1954 mi.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $104 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $139 and $216 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 76% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $68 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $104 and $128, 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 $1,123, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $398. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $130.

  • 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 $103). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Santa Ana. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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