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Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, CA from C$ 212

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
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 4 December 2025.

Fri 19/127:50 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Mon 5/18:16 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/12C$ 447
Fri 19/127:50 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Thu 1/111:52 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/12C$ 515
Sat 20/127:50 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Mon 5/18:16 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/12C$ 553
Fri 19/127:50 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Sun 4/17:57 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 1/12C$ 557
Mon 8/125:20 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop22h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1211:39 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop14h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12C$ 586
Fri 19/127:50 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Sat 3/16:55 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 1/12C$ 599
Sat 20/127:50 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Thu 1/111:52 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/12C$ 621
Sat 20/127:50 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Sun 4/17:57 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 1/12C$ 663
Mon 8/129:40 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/126:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
3 stops24h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12C$ 688
Fri 19/127:50 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Fri 2/110:30 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 1/12C$ 698
Sat 20/127:50 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Sat 3/16:55 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 1/12C$ 705

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 314

One-way from

C$ 212

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 737
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 1/1-8/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 23m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 17/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 10m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 4 December 2025.
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Detroit

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Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

4:59 p.m.-10:19 a.m.

1 stop20h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/3

11:15 a.m.-12:09 p.m.

1 stop21h 54m

C$ 481

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

5:22 p.m.-12:08 p.m.

1 stop21h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/3

7:59 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

2 stops17h 27m

C$ 509

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

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

1 stop28h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 20/2

6:45 a.m.-4:26 p.m.

1 stop30h 41m

C$ 555

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

8:40 a.m.-10:54 a.m.

Nonstop5h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/3

11:15 a.m.-1:11 p.m.

1 stop22h 56m

C$ 561

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

5:22 p.m.-10:28 a.m.

1 stop20h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/3

7:59 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

2 stops17h 27m

C$ 592

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/1

7:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops9h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 18/1

9:00 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops9h 25m

C$ 685

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

6:25 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops10h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 19/1

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

2 stops8h 00m

C$ 685

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/1

9:00 a.m.-8:42 p.m.

2 stops14h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 26/1

6:25 p.m.-3:08 p.m.

2 stops17h 43m

C$ 689

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

5:35 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop10h 10m

C$ 212

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

6:50 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops9h 25m

C$ 219

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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 28 November 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 22 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 145). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 223). 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 4 December 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 63% 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$ 445.

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: 7h 32m.

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 2h 18m.

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 4 December 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
8,159 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.1

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Nov 2025

MCO - BWI

Sitting in exit seats without an upgrade should be allowed if nobody sitting in them what’s the big deal?
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,159 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,159 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.1

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Nov 2025

MCO - BWI

Sitting in exit seats without an upgrade should be allowed if nobody sitting in them what’s the big deal?
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,092 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,159 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.1

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Nov 2025

MCO - BWI

Sitting in exit seats without an upgrade should be allowed if nobody sitting in them what’s the big deal?

Related info for your journey

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

    Delta and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in just under 20h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 26m. Detroit and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 3145 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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$ 218 on this airline. Spirit Airlines is priced at 63% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 145). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 223). 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$ 218AverageC$ 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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