Find flights
Deals
When to book
FAQs

Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, CA from C$ 174

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
25 Jul — 1 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 25 June 2026.

Thu 9/710:37 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Tue 21/74:13 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 21/6C$ 472
Wed 8/78:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Tue 21/74:13 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 21/6C$ 506
Thu 9/710:37 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Mon 20/78:55 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 21/6C$ 522
Thu 9/710:37 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Fri 17/78:55 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 21/6C$ 524
Sat 17/108:51 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop11h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1011:07 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6C$ 525
Wed 2/912:55 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Wed 9/96:45 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 22/6C$ 529
Thu 9/710:37 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Sat 18/77:53 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 21/6C$ 543
Wed 12/86:25 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops14h 05m
Southwest
Tue 18/811:00 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 22/6C$ 545
Thu 9/710:37 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Thu 16/711:15 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 21/6C$ 549
Wed 8/78:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Mon 20/78:55 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 21/6C$ 556
Wed 8/78:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Fri 17/78:55 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 21/6C$ 558

Find flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 25 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 472

One-way from

C$ 174

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 893
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 9/7-21/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 04m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
Search Deals
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 7/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 01m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (C$ 265 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (C$ 80 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 25 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

6:25 a.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop6h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/12

8:25 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

C$ 622

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 21/7

6:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 21/7

2:50 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 622

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/10

7:15 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 24/10

6:45 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 10m

C$ 629

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/12

6:25 a.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop6h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 14/12

8:35 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

C$ 643
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 23/10

8:30 a.m.-10:37 a.m.

Nonstop5h 07m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 26/10

11:45 a.m.-7:11 p.m.

Nonstop4h 26m

C$ 824

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/8

11:10 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

2 stops8h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 30/8

9:45 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 55m

C$ 864

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/9

7:01 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop30h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/9

5:35 p.m.-5:22 a.m.

1 stop8h 47m

C$ 883

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/8

8:50 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

Nonstop4h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/8

8:40 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop9h 40m

C$ 909

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

7:01 a.m.-4:22 p.m.

2 stops12h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/9

9:22 a.m.-5:22 a.m.

2 stops17h 00m

C$ 960

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/7

9:25 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 21/7

1:44 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 966

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 24/6

Showing 1-10 of 21 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

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
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Santa Ana

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 81). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 462). 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 DTT 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 25 June 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, you should look to book at least 36 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 to Santa Ana, California?

    Southwest can get you from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in just under 6h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Detroit and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 3145 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Santa Ana, California is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 168 on this airline. Frontier is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 81). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 462). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top airline flying from Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover the top airline 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 25 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 168AverageC$ 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search Frontier flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Detroit to Santa Ana?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Detroit to Santa Ana?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Santa Ana from Detroit.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Detroit to Santa Ana with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Detroit to Santa Ana with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.