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Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana from C$ 254

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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 24 March 2026.

Mon 4/56:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Sun 10/54:20 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 20/3C$ 254
Sat 18/48:07 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop28h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/412:10 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop19h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 328
Fri 20/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Fri 27/33:21 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 19/3C$ 480
Tue 28/47:09 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop9h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/55:39 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 490
Sat 18/43:46 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops8h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 25/46:45 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops11h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 498
Fri 20/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Wed 25/39:50 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 19/3C$ 509
Wed 8/44:22 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop22h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/42:53 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3C$ 510
Tue 1/98:05 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/97:30 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops20h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3C$ 532
Wed 8/44:17 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops20h 36m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 13/42:53 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops23h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 22/3C$ 535

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Round-trip from

C$ 254

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 708
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 4/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 46m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/4

3:40 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops8h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 30/5

7:15 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops7h 20m

C$ 741

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/5

5:14 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop20h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/5

7:50 p.m.-4:14 p.m.

1 stop17h 24m

C$ 779

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/4

5:14 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop20h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 29/4

8:05 a.m.-5:44 a.m.

1 stop18h 39m

C$ 786

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/4

8:25 a.m.-10:23 a.m.

Nonstop4h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/6

11:53 a.m.-7:12 p.m.

Nonstop4h 19m

C$ 794
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/5

8:50 a.m.-10:43 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 10/5

11:53 a.m.-7:12 p.m.

Nonstop4h 19m

C$ 794

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

8:30 a.m.-10:32 a.m.

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/9

12:15 p.m.-7:41 p.m.

Nonstop4h 26m

C$ 794

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/5

8:50 a.m.-10:43 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/5

11:53 a.m.-7:12 p.m.

Nonstop4h 19m

C$ 794

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 16/7

8:30 a.m.-10:32 a.m.

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 31/7

2:00 p.m.-11:39 a.m.

2 stops18h 39m

C$ 799

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/4

7:00 a.m.-7:47 p.m.

2 stops15h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 25/4

1:11 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

2 stops15h 44m

C$ 804

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

8:50 a.m.-10:43 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 18/5

5:25 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 808

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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$ 143). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 222). 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 24 March 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 33% 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.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 692.

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 Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.

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 24 March 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
8,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

4.9

Crew

7.0

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dezella,Mar 2026

LAS - LAX

Customer service: no smile, no pleasant tone when speaking, just dry!!!!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,539 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

4.9

Crew

7.0

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dezella,Mar 2026

LAS - LAX

Customer service: no smile, no pleasant tone when speaking, just dry!!!!
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,020 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

4.9

Crew

7.0

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dezella,Mar 2026

LAS - LAX

Customer service: no smile, no pleasant tone when speaking, just dry!!!!

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 4h 58m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 794. 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$ 135), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Santa Ana. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 78% 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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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana (average of C$ 143). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 222). 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$ 135AverageC$ 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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