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Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana from C$ 209

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 209

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 466

Good round-trip deal

C$ 345 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 15/10-18/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 28m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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High demand for flights, 10% 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 September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) 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 17 September 2025.

Wed 15/106:05 a.m.DTW - SNA
2 stops16h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 18/108:09 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 209
Tue 14/106:24 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Tue 21/108:09 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/9C$ 279
Tue 21/102:22 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop10h 41mSpirit Airlines
Fri 24/106:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/9C$ 293
Mon 20/102:22 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop7h 52mSpirit Airlines
Fri 24/106:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 305
Mon 20/106:35 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Fri 31/106:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 319
Fri 24/106:35 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 27/106:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/9C$ 333

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Detroit

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

2:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops8h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 17/12

9:30 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 10m

C$ 603

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/12

7:25 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 29/12

12:10 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops9h 10m

C$ 623

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/12

12:55 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 29/12

11:35 a.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops9h 45m

C$ 630

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 15/11

8:39 a.m.-10:43 a.m.

Nonstop5h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 19/11

11:46 a.m.-7:04 p.m.

Nonstop4h 18m

C$ 631

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/10

8:45 a.m.-10:38 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 27/10

11:48 a.m.-7:05 p.m.

Nonstop4h 17m

C$ 631

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 23/12

8:40 a.m.-10:41 a.m.

Nonstop5h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/1

12:15 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

Nonstop4h 22m

C$ 631

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

8:37 a.m.-10:41 a.m.

Nonstop5h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 19/11

11:46 a.m.-7:04 p.m.

Nonstop4h 18m

C$ 631

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/11

8:45 a.m.-10:38 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 13/11

11:46 a.m.-7:04 p.m.

Nonstop4h 18m

C$ 631

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 23/12

8:40 a.m.-10:41 a.m.

Nonstop5h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/1

12:15 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

Nonstop4h 22m

C$ 631

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 23/12

8:40 a.m.-10:41 a.m.

Nonstop5h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/1

12:15 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

Nonstop4h 22m

C$ 631

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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.
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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?

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 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, 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?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana (average of C$ 232). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 348). 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 17 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 67% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Santa Ana

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Santa Ana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

The most flights from DTT to SNA are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 17 September 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
8,023 reviews
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Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rebecca,Sep 2025

DTW - LAX

At least one free drink and snack. Plugs for charging on long flights and wider seats.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rebecca,Sep 2025

DTW - LAX

At least one free drink and snack. Plugs for charging on long flights and wider seats.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rebecca,Sep 2025

DTW - LAX

At least one free drink and snack. Plugs for charging on long flights and wider seats.

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.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana?

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit All airports to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty if you want to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana. At least 1 airline has flights from All airports (DTT) to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Santa Ana from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTT to SNA to be around 8h 40m.

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

    A quick flight from Detroit to Santa Ana can take about 5h 04m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 631. Detroit and Santa Ana are separated by a distance of 3145 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 215), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Santa Ana. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa Ana?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana is generally C$ 345, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 344. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), you can expect to pay C$ 725 for that flight.

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana (average of C$ 232). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 348). 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$ 215AverageC$ 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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