Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana from C$ 129

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 25/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 266

One-way from

C$ 129

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 691

Good round-trip deal

C$ 348 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 15/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 58m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 25/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 41m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 199 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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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 11 September 2025.

Wed 15/106:24 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Tue 21/108:09 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 266
Tue 7/106:24 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/106:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 281
Thu 16/106:00 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/108:09 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 342
Fri 10/106:35 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 14/108:09 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/9C$ 356
Tue 23/98:00 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Thu 25/911:52 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/9C$ 370
Wed 15/106:24 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sun 19/108:09 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/9C$ 391
Tue 23/99:35 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 25/91:00 p.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops26h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 396
Mon 1/129:40 a.m.DTW - SNA
Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/125:46 p.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops14h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 405

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/10

6:24 p.m.-10:03 p.m.

1 stop6h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 21/10

8:09 p.m.-5:28 a.m.

1 stop6h 19m

C$ 266

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

9:40 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

Nonstop4h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/12

5:46 p.m.-11:19 a.m.

2 stops14h 33m

C$ 405

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

5:25 a.m.-9:50 a.m.

1 stop7h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 21/2

6:45 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop6h 55m

C$ 502

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/2

1:00 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 15/2

8:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 516

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/11

8:00 a.m.-1:25 p.m.

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/11

2:15 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop5h 45m

C$ 578

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

4:45 p.m.-9:36 a.m.

1 stop19h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 23/1

4:06 p.m.-3:08 p.m.

1 stop20h 02m

C$ 606

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

9:07 a.m.-5:26 p.m.

1 stop11h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/11

6:41 p.m.-10:17 p.m.

1 stop24h 36m

C$ 606

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/11

7:25 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 7/11

11:40 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

2 stops8h 20m

C$ 628

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 15/11

8:39 a.m.-10:43 a.m.

Nonstop5h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 19/11

11:46 a.m.-7:04 p.m.

Nonstop4h 18m

C$ 636

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

1:00 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 184

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

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 29 August 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of C$ 232). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 348). 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 DTW 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 11 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 11 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rebecca,Sep 2025

DTW - LAX

At least one free drink and snack. Plugs for charging on long flights and wider seats.

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rebecca,Sep 2025

DTW - LAX

At least one free drink and snack. Plugs for charging on long flights and wider seats.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana?

    To fly from Detroit to Santa Ana, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA). Nonstop flights to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 6h 28m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty offered by 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana will take you 6h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3145 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 217), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana for 69% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 348 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 347 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) is currently priced at C$ 647.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of C$ 232). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 348). 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$ 217AverageC$ 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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