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$61+ 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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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 Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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 December 4, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/155:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Thu 12/1811:52 amSNA - DTW
1 stop20h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:44 amDTW - SNA
2 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:30 amSNA - DTW
1 stop28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/155:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:44 amDTW - SNA
2 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/47:57 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop30h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$278
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/1810:01 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop16h 07mFrontier
Thu 12/2511:52 amSNA - DTW
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/192:43 pmDTW - SNA
2 stops30h 27mFrontier
Fri 1/910:30 amSNA - DTW
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$285
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop27h 15mFrontier
Sun 12/287:57 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Fri 12/1912:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop27h 03mFrontier
Thu 12/2511:52 amSNA - DTW
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$293
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/139:40 amDTW - SNA
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/511:11 amSNA - DTW
1 stop14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:58 pmDTW - SNA
2 stops19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/83:06 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop29h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$297
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/155:20 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Wed 12/171:35 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop28h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$305

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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$127
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$61
(Orbitz)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$542

Good round-trip deal

$629 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. 19% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 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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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 December 4, 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

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Santa Ana

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DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

9:01 am-8:57 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

4:37 pm-4:30 am

1 stop8h 53m

$189

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

9:01 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

1:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop12h 10m

$201

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/15

5:20 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop22h 22m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/17

1:35 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop28h 31m

$305

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

4:52 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

12:33 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$323

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

5:15 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop29h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/8

1:55 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$335

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

5:15 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop29h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

8:48 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop16h 31m

$344

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

8:40 am-10:54 am

Nonstop5h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/4

11:15 am-1:11 pm

1 stop22h 56m

$402

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/15

7:59 am-10:23 pm

2 stops17h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/17

11:39 am-5:00 am

1 stop14h 21m

$454

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

4:01 pm-10:05 am

2 stops21h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

6:45 am-8:57 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$461

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

5:22 pm-9:43 am

2 stops19h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/23

4:03 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops21h 23m

$476

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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 December.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Ana from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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, 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 November 28, 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, February 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 December 4, 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 29, 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 December 4, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 8h 38m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $323. 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 $104. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $139, and American Airlines, from $216. Spirit Airlines is priced at 78% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. Frontier flights start at $101 while deals on American Airlines start at $128 one-way.

  • 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 $666, 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 $131.

  • 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, February 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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