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$68+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, CA (DTT - SNA)

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DTT — SNA
Jan 8 — Jan 151
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

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 December 9, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/2412:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop27h 15mFrontier
Mon 12/2911:53 amSNA - DTW
1 stop20h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$275
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Fri 12/125:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Mon 1/1210:30 amSNA - DTW
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$283
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/2112:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Mon 12/2911:53 amSNA - DTW
1 stop20h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/1410:36 amDTW - SNA
2 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:30 amSNA - DTW
1 stop28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$292
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Mon 12/159:40 amDTW - SNA
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/611:11 amSNA - DTW
1 stop14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/8$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/157:49 amDTW - SNA
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:30 amSNA - DTW
1 stop28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Thu 12/1810:01 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop16h 07mFrontier
Thu 1/111:52 amSNA - DTW
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/115:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Sat 12/131:35 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop23h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$325
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/2010:01 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop17h 34mFrontier
Mon 12/2911:53 amSNA - DTW
1 stop20h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$334
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Sun 12/2112:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Sat 12/276:55 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Tue 12/169:40 amDTW - SNA
1 stop15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:30 amSNA - DTW
1 stop28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$352

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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$589

Good round-trip deal

$569 or less

Good one-way deal

$398 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
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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. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Santa Ana

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DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

5:22 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/20

7:00 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop17h 38m

$326

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

5:22 pm-10:26 am

1 stop20h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/19

7:00 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop17h 38m

$329

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

12:20 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop12h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/31

11:15 am-6:30 am

1 stop16h 15m

$383

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/28

12:20 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop12h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/2

5:30 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$393

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

8:34 am-10:27 pm

1 stop16h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/24

6:45 am-4:59 am

1 stop19h 14m

$408

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/28

5:15 pm-8:36 am

2 stops18h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/1

8:48 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop16h 31m

$412

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

5:22 pm-10:14 am

2 stops19h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/20

7:00 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop17h 38m

$415

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

12:20 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop12h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

11:15 am-6:30 am

1 stop16h 15m

$423

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

7:50 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop25h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/20

12:40 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

$423

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:15 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop25h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/7

6:45 am-4:19 pm

1 stop30h 34m

$423

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $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 December 9, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 56% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Santa Ana, California

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Santa Ana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to SNA are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 December 9, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit All airports to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty if you want to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana. At least 5 different airlines have flights from All airports (DTT) to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Santa Ana from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTT to SNA to be around 5h 00m.

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

    For as low as $383, Alaska Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Detroit in 12h 58m. 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 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 75% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $70 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 $101 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 $641, 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 $160.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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