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Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana from C$ 138

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
27 Mar — 3 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 25 February 2026.

Sun 3/59:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop25h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 6/56:45 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 24/2C$ 303
Tue 24/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/31:12 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 352
Thu 19/310:27 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/32:53 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 356
Tue 24/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
3 stops30h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 30/310:48 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop14h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 371
Tue 7/48:15 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
3 stops28h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 13/42:53 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops24h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 375
Tue 7/47:45 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop9h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/45:56 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop25h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 378
Sun 3/510:27 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops18h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/54:37 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2C$ 381
Fri 20/310:27 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/32:53 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 386
Thu 19/35:07 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops22h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/37:30 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2C$ 415

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 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 303

One-way from

C$ 138

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 370
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 3/5-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 06m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 40m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 221 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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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Detroit

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Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/3

7:07 p.m.-9:53 a.m.

1 stop17h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 25/3

10:48 a.m.-4:35 a.m.

1 stop14h 47m

C$ 425

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

5:39 p.m.-9:12 p.m.

1 stop30h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 23/3

8:34 p.m.-3:56 p.m.

1 stop16h 22m

C$ 511

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/3

5:22 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop31h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 23/3

8:34 p.m.-3:56 p.m.

1 stop16h 22m

C$ 511

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/3

11:34 a.m.-1:58 p.m.

3 stops29h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 25/3

2:53 p.m.-10:37 p.m.

3 stops28h 44m

C$ 548

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

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

Nonstop5h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 28/4

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

1 stop20h 00m

C$ 618

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

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

Nonstop5h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 30/3

12:54 p.m.-8:05 p.m.

Nonstop4h 11m

C$ 739

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/3

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

Nonstop5h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 27/3

1:43 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 16m

C$ 793

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/3

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

Nonstop5h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 26/3

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

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 793

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/4

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

Nonstop5h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 19/5

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

Nonstop4h 19m

C$ 821

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/3

2:01 p.m.-7:42 p.m.

1 stop8h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 24/3

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

Nonstop4h 11m

C$ 835

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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 25 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$ 534.

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 25 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
8,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

4.9

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.1

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
8,488 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

4.9

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.1

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
3,041 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

4.9

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.1

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 5h 06m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 618. 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 66% 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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    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, 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$ 214AverageC$ 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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