$77+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
Aug 13 — Aug 201
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa AnaExplore 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 July 14, 2026.
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 July 14, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 9/307:20 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop29h 52m
Frontier
Sat 10/311:07 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/10![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Wed 8/1912:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Sun 8/239:39 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop22h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Thu 10/19:59 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop15h 13m
Frontier
Sat 10/311:07 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/10![Frontier logo]()
$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Thu 8/2012:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/257:30 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 9/307:20 am
DTW
- SNA
2 stops13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/311:07 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop10h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 9/212:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops27h 11m
Frontier
Thu 9/1011:07 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/10![Frontier logo]()
$244
Best flights from Detroit to Santa AnaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 14, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 14, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/21:45 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Thu 9/1011:45 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/13![Southwest logo]()
$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/22:59 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 57m
Delta
Thu 9/1012:30 pm
SNA
- DTW
Nonstop4h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:06 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop14h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 8/268:55 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop10h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$633
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/297:01 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 10/47:45 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop18h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$636
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:45 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Tue 9/810:05 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$498
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/24:49 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Tue 9/812:30 pm
SNA
- DTW
Nonstop4h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/12![Delta logo]()
$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1910:30 am
DTW
- SNA
2 stops13h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 8/232:10 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$662
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/78:50 am
DTW
- SNA
Nonstop4h 43m
Delta
Sat 8/152:00 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop7h 58m
Delta
Deal found 7/12![Delta logo]()
$619
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:22 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops16h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 8/158:55 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop10h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$669
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/208:50 am
DTW
- SNA
Nonstop4h 43m
Delta
Tue 8/252:00 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$669
Last-minute flights from Detroit to Santa AnaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana. Data last updated July 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana. Data last updated July 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Thu 8/610:37 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Thu 8/276:39 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop13h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 7/14![Frontier logo]()
$251
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Wed 8/128:30 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Sat 8/223:53 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop11h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/14![Frontier logo]()
$274
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Thu 8/1310:37 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Mon 8/179:03 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/13![Frontier logo]()
$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 8/186:40 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops41h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/257:30 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Wed 8/1912:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Sun 8/239:39 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop22h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Thu 8/2012:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/257:30 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Wed 8/2612:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Mon 8/317:53 pm
SNA
- DTW
2 stops20h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 7/13![Frontier logo]()
$265
One-way flights from Detroit to Santa AnaSearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 14, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 14, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Wed 8/1912:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/11![Frontier logo]()
$77
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Wed 10/217:20 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop29h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/11![Frontier logo]()
$80
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Thu 9/179:59 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop15h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/11![Frontier logo]()
$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Thu 8/207:55 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop27h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Wed 9/167:20 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop29h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/11![Frontier logo]()
$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 9/27:55 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop27h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/10![Frontier logo]()
$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 9/512:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/10![Frontier logo]()
$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 10/37:20 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop29h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/11![Frontier logo]()
$111
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 July 14, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $190 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $77 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $384 |
Good round-trip deal | $669 or less |
Good one-way deal | $698 or less |
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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 July 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/2
1:45 pm-7:15 pm
2 stops8h 30m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 9/10
11:45 am-10:35 pm
2 stops7h 50m
$379
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 9/1
1:45 pm-7:15 pm
2 stops8h 30m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 9/8
10:05 am-9:50 pm
2 stops8h 45m
$498
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/2
2:59 pm-9:56 pm
1 stop9h 57m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 9/10
12:30 pm-7:44 pm
Nonstop4h 14m
$589
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/2
4:49 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop8h 41m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 9/8
12:30 pm-7:44 pm
Nonstop4h 14m
$589
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/7
8:50 am-10:33 am
Nonstop4h 43m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 8/15
2:00 pm-12:58 am
1 stop7h 58m
$619
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 8/22
9:06 am-8:39 pm
1 stop14h 33m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 8/26
8:55 am-10:38 pm
1 stop10h 43m
$633
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 9/29
7:01 am-1:49 pm
1 stop9h 48m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 10/4
7:45 am-5:40 am
1 stop18h 55m
$636
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 8/19
10:30 am-8:44 pm
2 stops13h 14m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 8/23
2:10 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 49m
$662
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/7
7:22 pm-9:07 am
2 stops16h 45m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 8/15
8:55 am-10:45 pm
1 stop10h 50m
$669
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 8/20
8:50 am-10:33 am
Nonstop4h 43m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 8/25
2:00 pm-12:59 am
1 stop7h 59m
$669
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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana
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 July.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
DTT-SNA
DTW-SNA
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Santa Ana
DTT-SNA
DTW-SNA
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of $57). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 July 14, 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: 7h 32m.
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 00m.
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 27 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
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 July 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, such as Delta,American Airlines, andFrontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayLaura,Aug 2023
DTW - BOS
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayLaura,Aug 2023
DTW - BOS
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayLaura,Aug 2023
DTW - BOS
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayLaura,Aug 2023
DTW - BOS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$139 | Average$330 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$628 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$398 | Average$868 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$407 | Average$568 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$419 | Average$762 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |