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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, CA from C$ 300

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
30 May — 6 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 30 April 2026.

Mon 10/88:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/88:55 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 438
Wed 20/56:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Wed 27/56:45 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 28/4C$ 605
Tue 26/512:40 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Tue 2/611:25 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 26/4C$ 612
Thu 28/53:00 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Thu 4/611:05 a.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 29/4C$ 647
Wed 3/67:09 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop10h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/65:58 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 662
Wed 9/1212:56 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops12h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 15/127:14 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops14h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 680
Sat 4/710:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops15h 28m
Delta
Tue 7/79:00 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop15h 00m
Delta
Deal found 29/4C$ 696
Wed 28/105:43 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
2 stops14h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 28/107:14 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
2 stops13h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 706
Wed 3/65:40 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Fri 5/62:10 p.m.
SNA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 27/4C$ 707

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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 30 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 438

One-way from

C$ 298

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 997
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 10/8-24/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 19m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 44m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (C$ 301 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 26/5

12:40 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops9h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/6

11:25 a.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 40m

C$ 612

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

12:55 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops8h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 23/8

9:45 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

2 stops8h 00m

C$ 721

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/9

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

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 20/9

12:15 p.m.-7:41 p.m.

Nonstop4h 26m

C$ 792
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/6

9:20 a.m.-11:06 a.m.

Nonstop4h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/7

11:44 a.m.-7:06 p.m.

Nonstop4h 22m

C$ 792

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 20/8

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

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 28/8

12:15 p.m.-7:41 p.m.

Nonstop4h 26m

C$ 792

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 23/9

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

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 27/9

12:15 p.m.-7:41 p.m.

Nonstop4h 26m

C$ 792

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/8

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

Nonstop4h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 18/8

9:00 p.m.-9:19 a.m.

1 stop9h 19m

C$ 806

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/6

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

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/6

9:00 p.m.-8:32 a.m.

1 stop8h 32m

C$ 806

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/7

9:25 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 29/7

2:00 p.m.-12:59 a.m.

1 stop7h 59m

C$ 807

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/6

6:00 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop10h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 15/6

2:00 p.m.-12:59 a.m.

1 stop7h 59m

C$ 820

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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?

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California is 36 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$ 335). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 997). 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 30 April 2026.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California, 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, California?

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 30 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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
8,634 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

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
8,634 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,634 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

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
2,969 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,634 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California?

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in about 5h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 18m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 135), and Frontier (C$ 162) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 80% 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?

    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, 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$ 335). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 997). 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$ 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapestC$ 162AverageC$ 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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