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$60+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (DTW - SNA)

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DTW — SNA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in August or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$121
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$70
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$539 or less

Good one-way deal

$378 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/169:59 amDTW - SNA
1 stop12h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/2312:26 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$121
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/310:07 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop23h 34mFrontier
Sun 7/63:32 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop20h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$216
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:45 amDTW - SNA
2 stops17h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/1612:26 pmSNA - DTW
2 stops25h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:00 amDTW - SNA
2 stops9h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/231:20 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$317

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

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Detroit

Fly to

Santa Ana

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/16

9:59 am-7:03 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/23

12:26 pm-12:09 am

1 stop8h 43m

$121

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/3

10:07 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop23h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/6

3:32 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$216

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/9

6:45 am-9:21 pm

2 stops17h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/16

12:26 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$242

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-12:16 pm

2 stops9h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

1:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$317

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop6h 01m

$60

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

2:11 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$128

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/27

4:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$148

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/19

4:55 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$149

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

6:45 am-12:20 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$154

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/10

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

$175

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

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 June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 DTW 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 63% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines from Detroit to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($121), Frontier ($216), and United Airlines ($317) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana for 77% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $70 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $148 and United Airlines from $149 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

    Before booking your flight to Santa Ana from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (83%), Aerolineas Argentinas (83%), LATAM Airlines( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana? While on average our users pay $504, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $378. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $143.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$148Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$158Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$399Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$495Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$503Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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