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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana from C$ 166

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
9 Apr — 16 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 10 March 2026.

Tue 7/47:07 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop17h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/42:53 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 319
Sun 24/58:15 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop8h 37m
Frontier
Mon 8/62:37 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop13h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 9/3C$ 369
Tue 7/47:07 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop17h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/42:53 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 376
Mon 11/56:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Mon 18/52:41 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3C$ 383
Fri 20/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Wed 25/39:50 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3C$ 395
Thu 2/47:07 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop17h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/47:20 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3C$ 445
Wed 6/57:09 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop9h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 13/55:58 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 498

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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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 319

One-way from

C$ 166

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 938
7/4-14/4
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 46m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 44m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 199 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 37 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.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/5

7:09 a.m.-1:18 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 20/5

5:58 p.m.-5:49 a.m.

1 stop8h 51m

C$ 498

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/5

7:09 a.m.-1:18 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 18/5

5:58 p.m.-5:49 a.m.

1 stop8h 51m

C$ 559

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/9

7:00 a.m.-2:16 p.m.

1 stop10h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/9

5:49 p.m.-5:05 a.m.

1 stop8h 16m

C$ 688

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

7:09 a.m.-2:43 p.m.

1 stop10h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 18/5

5:58 p.m.-5:49 a.m.

1 stop8h 51m

C$ 688

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 23/5

3:40 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

2 stops8h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 30/5

6:45 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops7h 50m

C$ 749
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/5

8:50 a.m.-10:43 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 20/5

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

Nonstop4h 19m

C$ 759

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

8:50 a.m.-10:43 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 19/5

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

Nonstop4h 19m

C$ 759

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/9

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

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/9

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

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 772

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/4

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

Nonstop5h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/4

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

1 stop7h 16m

C$ 813

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

12:55 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/8

11:45 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops8h 50m

C$ 824

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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 6 March 2026.

Booking 39 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of C$ 141). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 335). 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 10 March 2026.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

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 10 March 2026.
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
8,513 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

4.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.0

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
8,513 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,513 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

4.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.0

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

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  • 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 4h 53m. 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$ 134), 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 79% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of C$ 141). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 335). 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$ 134AverageC$ 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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