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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana from C$ 96

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 202

One-way from

C$ 96

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 689
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 24/8-29/8
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 06m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 59m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 2025.

Sun 24/89:40 a.m.DTW - SNA
Nonstop4h 49mSpirit Airlines
Fri 29/812:24 p.m.SNA - DTW
Nonstop4h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 202
Sat 13/98:35 a.m.DTW - SNA
Nonstop4h 45mDelta
Mon 15/911:30 a.m.SNA - DTW
Nonstop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 27/7C$ 410
Wed 10/94:51 p.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop8h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/93:05 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop11h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 436
Wed 12/117:00 a.m.DTW - SNA
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Mon 17/1110:25 a.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 28/7C$ 495

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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

Sun 24/8

9:40 a.m.-11:29 a.m.

Nonstop4h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 29/8

12:24 p.m.-7:41 p.m.

Nonstop4h 17m

C$ 202

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/9

8:35 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

Nonstop4h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 15/9

11:30 a.m.-6:48 p.m.

Nonstop4h 18m

C$ 410

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/9

4:51 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 23/9

3:05 p.m.-5:07 a.m.

1 stop11h 02m

C$ 436

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/11

7:00 a.m.-1:25 p.m.

2 stops9h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 17/11

10:25 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

2 stops8h 20m

C$ 495

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/9

9:36 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop4h 59m

C$ 96

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/8

6:00 a.m.-11:24 a.m.

1 stop8h 24m

C$ 191

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/9

4:51 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

C$ 218

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 27/8

6:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 220

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

8:35 a.m.-10:18 a.m.

Nonstop4h 43m

C$ 342

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 30/8

2:10 p.m.-9:16 a.m.

2 stops22h 06m

C$ 381

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 28/7

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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 25 July 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$ 349). 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 July 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 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 487.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 2h 18m.

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 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,044 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 202), Delta (C$ 410), and Alaska Airlines (C$ 436) 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 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 96. Frontier flights start at C$ 191 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at C$ 218 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana on time: KLM (87%), Aerolineas Argentinas (87%), LATAM Airlines (87%).

  • 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$ 349). 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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