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$62+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in August or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Santa Ana (SNA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$130
(Priceline)

One-way from

$62
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$539 or less

Good one-way deal

$398 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/199:40 amDTW - SNA
Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/2510:53 amSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$130
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:00 amDTW - SNA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Mon 8/2510:53 amSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 28mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$136
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/149:40 amDTW - SNA
Nonstop4h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/1712:24 pmSNA - DTW
Nonstop4h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$138

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

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Detroit

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/19

9:40 am-11:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/25

10:53 am-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$130

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/25

10:53 am-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$136

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/14

9:40 am-11:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/17

12:24 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$138

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/16

8:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$62

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/13

9:40 am-11:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$68

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 3, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

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 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.1

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.1

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,284 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.1

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($136), and Spirit Airlines ($138) 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 74% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Before booking your flight to Santa Ana from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (92%), Aerolineas Argentinas (92%), LATAM Airlines( 92%).

  • 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 $469, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $334. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $130.

  • 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.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Santa Ana. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$158Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$399Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$495Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$503Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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