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Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana from C$ 109

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 February 2026.

Sun 10/59:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/52:39 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 291
Sun 10/59:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/58:20 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop21h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 298
Sun 10/59:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/57:45 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 299
Sun 10/59:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/55:27 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops27h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 308
Sun 10/59:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/57:45 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 329
Sun 10/59:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/55:27 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops19h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 376
Sun 10/59:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop17h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 14/51:20 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop13h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 395
Sun 10/59:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop20h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 17/54:37 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 398
Sun 22/26:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop7h 37m
Frontier
Sun 1/311:22 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 9/2C$ 407
Sun 10/59:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/58:20 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
1 stop6h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 409

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 291

One-way from

C$ 109

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 369
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 10/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 17m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (C$ 228 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (C$ 74 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Detroit

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Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/3

8:25 a.m.-6:23 p.m.

1 stop12h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 24/3

7:30 a.m.-6:27 a.m.

1 stop19h 57m

C$ 469

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/3

5:22 p.m.-7:06 p.m.

1 stop28h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/3

12:56 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

1 stop24h 30m

C$ 483

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

5:39 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

1 stop25h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 25/3

8:05 a.m.-3:56 p.m.

1 stop28h 51m

C$ 558

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

5:22 p.m.-7:06 p.m.

1 stop28h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 24/3

6:45 a.m.-3:56 p.m.

1 stop30h 11m

C$ 558

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/3

5:22 p.m.-10:19 a.m.

1 stop19h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 23/3

6:45 a.m.-3:56 p.m.

1 stop30h 11m

C$ 585

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/4

8:40 a.m.-10:46 a.m.

Nonstop5h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/4

7:30 a.m.-6:27 a.m.

1 stop19h 57m

C$ 603

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

8:25 a.m.-10:29 p.m.

1 stop17h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 25/3

12:34 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

Nonstop4h 11m

C$ 603

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

8:25 a.m.-10:29 p.m.

1 stop17h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 22/3

9:20 p.m.-9:25 a.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 616

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/3

8:25 a.m.-6:23 p.m.

1 stop12h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 22/3

9:20 p.m.-9:25 a.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 616

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/5

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

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 19/5

7:22 a.m.-11:10 p.m.

1 stop12h 48m

C$ 671

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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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana (average of C$ 142). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 221). 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 9 February 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 as you normally would.

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

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

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

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Santa Ana on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, 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 C$ 533.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, 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: 6h 01m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, 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 1h 44m.

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 9 February 2026.
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
8,430 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.1

Entertainment

4.9

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

IAH - BWI

Everything was alright didn't get any snacks cause it was an short flight. The workers were very nice and respectful
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,430 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,430 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.1

Entertainment

4.9

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

IAH - BWI

Everything was alright didn't get any snacks cause it was an short flight. The workers were very nice and respectful
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,051 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,430 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.1

Entertainment

4.9

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

IAH - BWI

Everything was alright didn't get any snacks cause it was an short flight. The workers were very nice and respectful

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Detroit to Santa Ana can take about 17h 04m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 469. 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$ 214), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Santa Ana. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana (average of C$ 142). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 221). 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$ 214AverageC$ 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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