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$50+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, CA (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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 11/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/255:45 amDTW - SNA
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Thu 12/411:15 amSNA - DTW
1 stop26h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$134
This CheapOair 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 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
Sun 11/2312:04 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop20h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$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 11/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:29 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop19h 19mFrontier
Sun 11/2312:04 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop20h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$144
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:40 amDTW - SNA
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/68:19 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop5h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$160
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 11/3. 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 CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:53 pmDTW - SNA
2 stops17h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/36:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop11h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$177

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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$50
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$539

Good round-trip deal

$315 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
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One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 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 5, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/21

10:29 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop19h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/24

10:58 am-6:05 am

1 stop16h 07m

$144

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

7:50 am-10:11 pm

1 stop17h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

6:45 am-6:54 am

1 stop21h 09m

$283

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

5:15 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop25h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/19

6:45 am-4:19 pm

1 stop30h 34m

$385

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

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

8:35 am-10:36 am

Nonstop5h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

11:46 am-7:03 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$539

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

8:35 am-10:35 am

Nonstop5h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/16

11:46 am-7:03 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$539

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

8:35 am-10:35 am

Nonstop5h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/21

2:15 pm-12:52 am

1 stop7h 37m

$549

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/9

8:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/13

11:45 am-7:02 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$549

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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
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 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, California flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Santa Ana, California 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, California flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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, 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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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, 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.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $104). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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 November 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 56% 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, 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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 5, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,115 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
3,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California?

    A quick flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California can take about 19h 19m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $144. Airlines will cover a distance of 1954 mi. 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, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California round-trip from $117. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $139, and American Airlines, from $216. Spirit Airlines is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 $137.

  • 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, California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $104). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 5, 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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