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$77+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (DTW - 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
Mar 21 — Mar 281
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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 July, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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 February 19, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:15 am
DTW
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SNA
2 stops12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1011:32 am
SNA
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DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:00 am
DTW
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SNA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Sat 5/22:39 pm
SNA
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DTW
1 stop7h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/186:00 am
DTW
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SNA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Sat 4/252:39 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$211
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/271:02 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 6/37:45 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/17$216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 4/271:02 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/21:23 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop13h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/15$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 4/151:02 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/224:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/16$218
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 4/291:02 pm
DTW
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SNA
1 stop10h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/42:41 pm
SNA
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DTW
1 stop7h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/291:02 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/56:45 am
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/17$220
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:00 am
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/194:37 pm
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 5/110:27 pm
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 58m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:41 pm
SNA
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DTW
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$222

Find 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 February 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$509

Good round-trip deal

$539 or less

Good one-way deal

$398 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights.
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. 17% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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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 February 19, 2026.
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 4/15

6:15 am-8:56 pm

2 stops17h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/17

4:37 pm-6:15 am

1 stop10h 38m

$257

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

6:15 am-3:40 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/26

4:37 pm-6:15 am

1 stop10h 38m

$290

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

5:14 pm-11:33 am

1 stop21h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/20

8:05 am-5:49 am

1 stop18h 44m

$313

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

11:05 am-8:13 am

2 stops24h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

8:58 am-4:30 am

1 stop16h 32m

$324

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/28

6:15 am-8:56 pm

2 stops17h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/4

7:45 am-11:37 pm

2 stops12h 52m

$342

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

2:35 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

8:58 am-4:30 am

1 stop16h 32m

$354

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/11

6:15 am-8:56 pm

2 stops17h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/14

7:45 am-11:37 pm

2 stops12h 52m

$355

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

9:01 am-3:42 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/9

1:20 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops21h 10m

$369

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/24

8:25 am-10:23 am

Nonstop4h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/15

6:43 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$411

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

7:09 am-7:02 pm

1 stop14h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/2

4:23 pm-5:44 am

2 stops10h 21m

$434

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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

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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 February 18, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana is 71 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of $104). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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 February 19, 2026.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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 February 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

    Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in just under 17h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 38m. There are 1954 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Santa Ana. 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($104), Frontier ($139), and American Airlines ($216) 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 78% 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 $68 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $104 and American Airlines from $128 one-way.

  • 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 $1,176, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $398. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $201.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of $104). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$398Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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