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Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, CA from C$ 260

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 November 2025.

Thu 11/125:41 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop31h 49mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/126:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop31h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11C$ 563
Wed 24/126:40 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop30h 24mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/16:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop19h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 646
Sun 28/128:34 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop28h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/111:11 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11C$ 659
Wed 24/128:00 a.m.DTW - SNA
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/11C$ 714
Wed 17/126:00 a.m.DTW - SNA
2 stops15h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/17:50 p.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops14h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 732
Sat 13/124:48 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop19h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/1210:40 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop9h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11C$ 733
Wed 24/126:40 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop30h 24mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/126:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop19h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 752
Sat 6/128:35 a.m.DTW - SNA
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Wed 10/1211:46 a.m.SNA - DTW
Nonstop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/11C$ 759
Sat 13/128:35 a.m.DTW - SNA
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Sun 21/121:10 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 5/11C$ 773

Cheap 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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 346

One-way from

C$ 260

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 725
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 28/2-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 12m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 50m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/2

5:15 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop19h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/2

7:30 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop17h 49m

C$ 431

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:15 p.m.-7:59 p.m.

1 stop29h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/2

5:00 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop20h 19m

C$ 431

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:15 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop19h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/2

6:45 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop30h 34m

C$ 431

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

4:40 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop31h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/3

6:45 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop29h 37m

C$ 473

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/1

5:15 p.m.-9:26 a.m.

2 stops19h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/2

8:48 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop16h 31m

C$ 542

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

4:40 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/3

6:45 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop29h 37m

C$ 543

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

4:40 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop31h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/3

7:45 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop28h 37m

C$ 556

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

4:40 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop21h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 23/2

6:45 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop29h 37m

C$ 594

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/12

6:40 a.m.-10:04 a.m.

1 stop30h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/1

6:45 a.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop19h 35m

C$ 646

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

10:28 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

2 stops14h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/3

3:25 p.m.-9:32 a.m.

2 stops15h 07m

C$ 729

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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 to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit 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 31 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, you should look to book at least 18 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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 146). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 224). 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 5 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 69% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Santa Ana, California on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 449.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 53m.

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 5 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Detroit 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
8,113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MCO - PIT

Did not get anything for free no snacks or drinks
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,113 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MCO - PIT

Did not get anything for free no snacks or drinks
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,115 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MCO - PIT

Did not get anything for free no snacks or drinks

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

    Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in just under 19h 50m. 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 220 on this airline. Spirit Airlines is priced at 64% 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 146). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 224). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 220AverageC$ 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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