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$86+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 17, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/87:55 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop28h 14m
Frontier
Mon 5/114:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/137:45 am
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops31h 34m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:54 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:53 pm
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops19h 26m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:54 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Thu 5/141:59 pm
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops22h 10m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:54 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 5/127:55 am
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops34h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/169:54 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/151:20 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop22h 49m
Frontier
Thu 5/214:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Thu 5/141:59 pm
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops28h 36m
Frontier
Mon 5/184:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:55 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop28h 14m
Frontier
Mon 5/114:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$230
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Expedia 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
Fri 5/84:20 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$231

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 April 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$86
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$530

Good round-trip deal

$629 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
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One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 April 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/19

6:35 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/27

11:10 am-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$437

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/29

8:50 am-10:43 am

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/1

7:00 am-7:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$589

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/26

8:46 am-10:34 am

Nonstop4h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/29

6:45 pm-6:28 am

1 stop8h 43m

$589

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/7

8:46 am-10:34 am

Nonstop4h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/23

7:00 am-7:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$589

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

12:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/5

11:44 am-7:06 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$589

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/8

3:59 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/12

11:44 am-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$589

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

8:50 am-10:43 am

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/8

5:13 pm-6:28 am

1 stop10h 15m

$589

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

6:08 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop26h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/5

8:58 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop17h 14m

$593
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/11

8:50 am-10:43 am

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/18

11:53 am-7:12 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$609

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

9:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/8

3:35 pm-8:28 am

2 stops13h 53m

$617

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Deals found on 4/13

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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 April.
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

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 $241). 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 April 17, 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.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% 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 58m.

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 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 April 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, such as Southwest,Delta, andSpirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,617 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,987 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 $589, Southwest can have you in Santa Ana, California from Detroit in 4h 53m. 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 77% 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 $809, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $564. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $265.

  • 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, 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 $241). 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 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover the top 6 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 April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$398Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$407Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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