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$43+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
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 January or August, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 November 4, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/175:14 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop23h 16mFrontier
Thu 11/2012:04 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop27h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/2010:29 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop20h 30mFrontier
Sat 11/2212:04 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/175:14 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop23h 16mFrontier
Wed 11/192:15 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop18h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$138
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/85:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Wed 12/101:35 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop23h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$146
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:40 amDTW - SNA
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/611:11 amSNA - DTW
1 stop14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$154
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:18 amDTW - SNA
2 stops28h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1011:39 amSNA - DTW
1 stop14h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$161
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/211:03 amDTW - SNA
1 stop13h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/68:19 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop5h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$165
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/211:03 amDTW - SNA
1 stop13h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1011:39 amSNA - DTW
1 stop14h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$170
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:40 amDTW - SNA
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/138:19 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop5h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$177
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 12/145:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Wed 12/171:35 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop28h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$184

Cheap 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 November 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$43
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$515

Good round-trip deal

$315 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 November 4, 2025.
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

Sat 12/6

9:40 am-7:24 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/8

11:39 am-5:00 am

1 stop14h 21m

$246

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

9:40 am-7:24 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/15

11:39 am-5:00 am

1 stop14h 21m

$247

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

9:30 am-4:51 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

12:33 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$248

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

7:59 am-7:24 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

8:19 pm-5:00 am

1 stop5h 41m

$255

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/6

7:30 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$306

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:15 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop29h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/7

5:00 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$306

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/6

6:45 am-4:19 pm

1 stop30h 34m

$306

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

9:40 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/19

12:33 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$319

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

6:13 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$415

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-6:47 pm

2 stops15h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/6

7:50 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops14h 31m

$520

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Deals found on 11/2

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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 November.
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.
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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 October 31, 2025.

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 18 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of $104). 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 November 4, 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 November 2, 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.

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

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 November 4, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,113 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,117 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

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 $246, Spirit Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Detroit in 12h 44m. 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 $117 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 73% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $527, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $271. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $169.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of $104). 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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