Santa Ana

$99+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana (DTT - SNA)

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DTT — SNA
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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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 March 20, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/2410:27 pm
DTW
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SNA
1 stop15h 58m
Frontier
Mon 4/272:41 pm
SNA
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DTW
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$210
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/38:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/107:48 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$211
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:00 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Sat 5/99:54 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$212
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/2310:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 17m
Frontier
Mon 4/272:41 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$221
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 4/186:00 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Sat 4/2512:10 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop19h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/2410:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/32:42 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 4/188:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop28h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/2512:10 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop19h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/111:54 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop26h 31m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:41 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/2410:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 58m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:41 pm
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops31h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 5/26:00 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:41 pm
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops31h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$246
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:00 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/142:53 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$255
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/68:07 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop14h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/84:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$256

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 March 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Expedia)

One-way from

$99
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$516

Good round-trip deal

$599 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. 21% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/10

8:30 am-10:32 am

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/15

12:15 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$579

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/7

5:30 am-10:35 am

2 stops8h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/14

10:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$607

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

8:50 am-10:43 am

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/7

7:15 pm-6:27 am

1 stop8h 12m

$609

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/19

8:50 am-10:43 am

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/24

2:00 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 57m

$639

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/22

8:50 am-10:43 am

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/26

1:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$639

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/12

8:30 am-10:32 am

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/16

5:05 pm-5:05 am

1 stop9h 00m

$639

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/5

7:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/13

9:20 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$657

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

9:30 pm-9:44 am

2 stops15h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/16

7:00 am-10:52 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$698

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/18

3:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/26

7:45 am-11:05 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$703
Cheapest one-way

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

6:50 am-9:45 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$230

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Santa Ana 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana (average of $104). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana in January is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 March 20, 2026.

When flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, 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?

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

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

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Santa Ana on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, 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?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, 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 58m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, 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 05m.

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 March 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, such as Delta,Spirit Airlines, andFrontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

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

    Departing from Detroit to Santa Ana will take you 5h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1954 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $104, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Santa Ana and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $139 and $216, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 77% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit to Santa Ana are Spirit Airlines ($68), Frontier ($104), and American Airlines ($128).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to Santa Ana? While on average our users pay $748, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $539. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $211.

  • 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana (average of $104). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana in January is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$398Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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