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Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, CA from C$ 182

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
25 May — 1 Jun1
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 April 2026.

Thu 7/58:05 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop28h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/57:30 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops37h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4C$ 398
Fri 22/51:20 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop22h 49m
Frontier
Fri 29/54:20 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops18h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 22/4C$ 439
Fri 8/53:42 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 10/53:12 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/4C$ 468
Fri 22/51:20 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop22h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/511:14 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4C$ 528
Thu 20/812:35 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/83:50 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4C$ 535
Thu 10/95:00 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Tue 15/96:45 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 573
Tue 19/57:09 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 27/51:58 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 584
Thu 23/410:27 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop15h 17m
Frontier
Mon 27/42:41 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 20/4C$ 586
Fri 1/511:54 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops12h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/54:33 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops11h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 602
Tue 30/67:01 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop9h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 30/76:46 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/4C$ 604

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 398

One-way from

C$ 182

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 725
7/5-12/5
  • 7/5-12/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 33m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 23/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 42m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 231 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (C$ 73 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 13/8

7:01 a.m.-1:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 25/8

3:07 p.m.-5:23 a.m.

1 stop11h 16m

C$ 712

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/5

7:45 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop18h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/5

9:10 p.m.-3:06 p.m.

1 stop14h 56m

C$ 719

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/7

8:46 a.m.-10:29 a.m.

Nonstop4h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 29/7

1:44 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 806
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/6

8:46 a.m.-10:34 a.m.

Nonstop4h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 15/6

7:13 p.m.-5:19 a.m.

1 stop7h 06m

C$ 806

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 28/9

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

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/10

2:00 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 806

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/9

6:00 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops8h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/10

8:50 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 55m

C$ 824

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 28/9

11:10 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

2 stops8h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/10

7:45 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops9h 00m

C$ 831

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/6

1:03 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops12h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/6

6:45 a.m.-8:26 p.m.

2 stops10h 41m

C$ 896

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/7

7:01 a.m.-1:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 15/7

7:00 a.m.-10:17 p.m.

2 stops12h 17m

C$ 909

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 14/5

6:25 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

2 stops8h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 18/5

10:45 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops8h 35m

C$ 935

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, you should look to book at least 38 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 78). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 330). 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 April 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, California as you normally would.

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.

Seattle (SEA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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$ 690.

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 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, 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 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 April 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
8,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.0

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Entertainment

4.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

maria,Apr 2026

MCO - MEM

Flight was delayed for several hours after boarding plane. Seems like maybe they could’ve thrown in a drink or something. On the way there my flight was delayed over two hours… And again over two hours delayed on the return flight. Haven’t flown spirit in a while. Makes me rethink if you have to be somewhere on time, it may not be the right airline
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,637 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.0

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Entertainment

4.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

maria,Apr 2026

MCO - MEM

Flight was delayed for several hours after boarding plane. Seems like maybe they could’ve thrown in a drink or something. On the way there my flight was delayed over two hours… And again over two hours delayed on the return flight. Haven’t flown spirit in a while. Makes me rethink if you have to be somewhere on time, it may not be the right airline
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,978 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.0

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Entertainment

4.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

maria,Apr 2026

MCO - MEM

Flight was delayed for several hours after boarding plane. Seems like maybe they could’ve thrown in a drink or something. On the way there my flight was delayed over two hours… And again over two hours delayed on the return flight. Haven’t flown spirit in a while. Makes me rethink if you have to be somewhere on time, it may not be the right airline

Related info for your journey

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

    Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in just under 9h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 36m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying 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$ 135 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at C$ 162. Spirit Airlines is priced at 78% 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.

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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, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 78). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 330). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 135AverageC$ 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapestC$ 162AverageC$ 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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