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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, CA from C$ 273

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
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 29 October 2025.

Thu 11/128:25 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop12h 45mDelta
Tue 16/126:50 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop24h 43mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 603
Thu 11/126:10 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Tue 6/18:55 a.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 28/10C$ 616
Tue 9/127:00 a.m.DTW - SNA
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Tue 6/18:55 a.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 29/10C$ 623
Thu 11/128:25 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop12h 45mDelta
Mon 15/127:15 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop26h 59mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 631
Wed 10/125:41 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop25h 56mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/123:01 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop22h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 644
Sat 22/118:06 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop24h 59mDelta
Tue 2/1211:46 a.m.SNA - DTW
Nonstop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 29/10C$ 656
Wed 24/126:40 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop30h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 29/129:30 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop28h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 665
Fri 12/125:41 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop25h 56mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/126:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop31h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 671
Fri 12/124:25 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Mon 15/127:15 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop26h 59mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 684
Wed 24/125:49 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop16h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/126:23 p.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops19h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 710

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 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 444

One-way from

C$ 273

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 500
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 22/2-1/3
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 10m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 50m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 225 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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

Mon 2/2

5:15 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

1 stop21h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/2

3:35 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop21h 44m

C$ 561

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

4:40 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/3

11:15 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop25h 07m

C$ 588

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

12:15 p.m.-10:24 p.m.

1 stop13h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/3

11:10 a.m.-6:28 a.m.

1 stop16h 18m

C$ 603

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

4:40 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/3

12:40 p.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop23h 42m

C$ 609

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/12

6:10 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/1

8:55 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops9h 30m

C$ 616

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/1

5:15 p.m.-8:36 a.m.

2 stops18h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 25/1

4:20 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

2 stops20h 59m

C$ 632

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/1

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

1 stop10h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 19/1

6:45 a.m.-6:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

C$ 660

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

8:10 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

1 stop17h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/3

7:15 a.m.-6:28 a.m.

1 stop20h 13m

C$ 660

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

4:40 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

C$ 273

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/3

4:40 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

C$ 273

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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, 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 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 145). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in June 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 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 29 October 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, 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.

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 29 October 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,114 reviews
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Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MCO - PIT

Did not get anything for free no snacks or drinks
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,114 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,114 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MCO - PIT

Did not get anything for free no snacks or drinks

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Southwest fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in about 8h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 20m. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California is about 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, California round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 218), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 68% 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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  • 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, California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 145). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in June 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$ 218AverageC$ 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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