$125+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa AnaExplore 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 July 22, 2026.
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 July 22, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/298:30 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/317:53 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/229:59 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop15h 13m
Frontier
Mon 10/264:50 pm
SNA
- DTW
2 stops28h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18![Frontier logo]()
$254
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/267:55 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop27h 59m
Frontier
Mon 8/317:53 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/267:55 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop27h 59m
Frontier
Thu 8/276:39 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop13h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 7/16![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/58:30 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Mon 9/79:09 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop23h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 7/17![Frontier logo]()
$263
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/2912:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Sat 9/53:53 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop11h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 9/212:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Fri 9/1111:07 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops24h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18![Frontier logo]()
$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sat 8/298:30 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Fri 9/1111:07 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops24h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18![Frontier logo]()
$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 9/212:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Thu 9/1011:07 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops24h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18![Frontier logo]()
$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 9/103:34 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops45h 38m
Frontier
Sat 9/1911:07 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18![Frontier logo]()
$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:00 am
DTW
- SNA
2 stops29h 24m
Frontier
Mon 8/242:27 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 7/17![Frontier logo]()
$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1912:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Sun 8/239:39 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops36h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 7/17![Frontier logo]()
$286
Best flights from Detroit to Santa AnaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 22, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 22, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/237:01 am
DTW
- SNA
2 stops14h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/2710:36 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop15h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$562
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/262:59 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 57m
Delta
Mon 8/3112:20 pm
SNA
- DTW
Nonstop4h 26m
Delta
Deal found 7/20![Delta logo]()
$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 8/123:29 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 8/196:45 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops14h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$666
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:01 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/1912:15 pm
SNA
- DTW
2 stops14h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$582
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:40 am
DTW
- SNA
Nonstop4h 46m
Delta
Sun 10/119:00 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Deal found 7/21![Delta logo]()
$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Mon 10/57:11 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops17h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 10/126:22 pm
SNA
- DTW
2 stops12h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$692
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/88:35 am
DTW
- SNA
Nonstop4h 53m
Delta
Sun 10/119:00 am
SNA
- DTW
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Deal found 7/19![Delta logo]()
$649
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 9/105:25 am
DTW
- SNA
2 stops11h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 9/196:45 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops14h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$695
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Wed 8/1912:35 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops11h 09m
United Airlines
Sun 8/231:08 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18![United Airlines logo]()
$704
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/78:50 am
DTW
- SNA
Nonstop4h 43m
Delta
Sat 8/1512:15 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop8h 21m
Delta
Deal found 7/19![Delta logo]()
$709
Last-minute flights from Detroit to Santa AnaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana. Data last updated July 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana. Data last updated July 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/121:19 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop24h 09m
Frontier
Thu 8/209:39 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops25h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/17![Frontier logo]()
$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1912:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Sun 8/239:39 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops36h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 7/17![Frontier logo]()
$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1912:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Mon 8/242:27 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 7/17![Frontier logo]()
$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/196:00 am
DTW
- SNA
2 stops29h 54m
Frontier
Mon 8/312:27 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:00 am
DTW
- SNA
2 stops29h 24m
Frontier
Mon 8/242:27 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 7/17![Frontier logo]()
$285
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/267:55 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop27h 59m
Frontier
Mon 8/317:53 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/298:30 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/317:53 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/2912:20 pm
DTW
- SNA
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Sat 9/53:53 pm
SNA
- DTW
1 stop11h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sat 8/298:30 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Fri 9/1111:07 am
SNA
- DTW
2 stops24h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18![Frontier logo]()
$280
One-way flights from Detroit to Santa AnaSearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 22, 2026.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/248:30 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/15:21 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops46h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/256:40 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops41h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18![Frontier logo]()
$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/103:34 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops21h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20![Frontier logo]()
$130
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/227:55 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop27h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 9/93:34 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops21h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18![Frontier logo]()
$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/113:34 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops21h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/86:40 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops42h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/236:50 am
DTW
- SNA
2 stops54h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18![Frontier logo]()
$136
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 10/511:50 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/227:20 am
DTW
- SNA
1 stop29h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/283:34 pm
DTW
- SNA
2 stops21h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18![Frontier logo]()
$139
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 July 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $250 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $125 (Super.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $564 |
Good round-trip deal | $769 or less |
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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 July 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/23
7:01 am-6:01 pm
2 stops14h 00m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 9/27
10:36 am-5:22 am
1 stop15h 46m
$562
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 9/10
7:01 am-1:49 pm
1 stop9h 48m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 9/19
12:15 pm-5:22 am
2 stops14h 07m
$582
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 8/26
2:59 pm-9:56 pm
1 stop9h 57m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 8/31
12:20 pm-7:46 pm
Nonstop4h 26m
$589
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 10/4
8:40 am-10:26 am
Nonstop4h 46m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 10/11
9:00 am-8:39 pm
1 stop8h 39m
$599
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/8
8:35 am-10:28 am
Nonstop4h 53m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 10/11
9:00 am-8:39 pm
1 stop8h 39m
$649
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 8/12
3:29 pm-10:17 pm
1 stop9h 48m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 8/19
6:45 am-11:56 pm
2 stops14h 11m
$666
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 10/5
7:11 pm-9:29 am
2 stops17h 18m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 10/12
6:22 pm-9:34 am
2 stops12h 12m
$692
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 9/10
5:25 am-1:57 pm
2 stops11h 32m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 9/19
6:45 am-11:56 pm
2 stops14h 11m
$695
DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 8/19
12:35 pm-8:44 pm
2 stops11h 09m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 8/23
1:08 pm-10:38 pm
1 stop6h 30m
$704
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DetroitSanta Ana
DTW - SNA
DTWSNA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/7
8:50 am-10:33 am
Nonstop4h 43m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 8/15
12:15 pm-11:36 pm
1 stop8h 21m
$709
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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 July.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Santa Ana, California 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, 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 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, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California?
Booking 27 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 $297). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $789). 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 July 22, 2026.
When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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: 7h 32m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 00m.
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 July 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$139 | Average$330 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$628 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$398 | Average$868 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$407 | Average$594 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$419 | Average$776 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |