In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana, California ranges from 0.0 - 78.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 78.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana, California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

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C$ 182+ Cheap Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, CA

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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 25 October 2026.

Tue 15/127:19 a.m. -

1 stop7h 31m

Tue 9/21:12 p.m. -

1 stop7h 26m

Deal found 21/10C$ 360

Thu 31/128:28 p.m. -

1 stop18h 12m

Mon 4/15:23 p.m. -

2 stops28h 35m

Deal found 24/10C$ 465

Fri 25/127:51 a.m. -

1 stop6h 49m

Mon 4/112:35 p.m. -

1 stop9h 23m

Deal found 24/10C$ 472

Fri 25/127:51 a.m. -

1 stop6h 49m

Wed 30/1212:35 p.m. -

1 stop9h 23m

Deal found 24/10C$ 497

Thu 31/128:28 p.m. -

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Tue 5/19:58 a.m. -

1 stop16h 07m

Deal found 24/10C$ 504

Tue 8/126:31 a.m. -

2 stops14h 26m

Wed 16/124:03 p.m. -

1 stop9h 57m

Deal found 25/10C$ 507

Thu 3/127:39 p.m. -

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Sat 30/19:43 a.m. -

2 stops12h 15m

Deal found 25/10C$ 522

Thu 31/127:00 a.m. -

1 stop6h 58m

Thu 31/1212:59 p.m. -

1 stop8h 59m

Deal found 24/10C$ 525

Wed 30/122:55 p.m. -

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Tue 5/19:58 a.m. -

1 stop16h 07m

Deal found 24/10C$ 529

Wed 9/124:15 p.m. -

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Tue 15/126:45 a.m. -

2 stops7h 35m

Deal found 25/10C$ 532

Tue 8/126:00 a.m. -

2 stops9h 15m

Tue 15/1211:30 a.m. -

2 stops8h 15m

Deal found 25/10C$ 567

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Round-trip from	C$ 360
One-way from	C$ 182
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	November
Average price	C$ 1,105

American Airlines
15/12-9/2
2 total stops
14h 57m total
Detroit to Santa Ana

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Frontier
22/12-31/12
1 total stop
7h 13m total
Detroit to Santa Ana

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/11

7:01 a.m.-1:37 p.m.

1 stop9h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 448

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/12

6:20 a.m.-2:02 p.m.

1 stop10h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 448

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/2

1:14 p.m.-10:28 p.m.

2 stops12h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/2

8:56 a.m.-3:34 p.m.

2 stops27h 38m

C$ 515

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/12

8:25 a.m.-10:27 a.m.

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 601

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/12

8:25 a.m.-10:27 a.m.

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 601

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DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/11

8:25 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

Nonstop5h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 601

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/11

8:25 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

Nonstop5h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 601

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 17/12

8:28 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 601

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/12

12:15 p.m.-10:28 p.m.

1 stop13h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 612

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/12

6:18 p.m.-4:39 p.m.

2 stops25h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/2

10:21 a.m.-4:32 p.m.

1 stop27h 11m

C$ 615

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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 90 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 655). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,105). 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?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between C$ 598 and C$ 1,209 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 360 on American Airlines (15 Dec-9 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest 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.

Southwest

7.9

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4,223 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Southwest

7.9

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4,223 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Frontier

5.5

Fair

2,519 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,223 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California?
Airlines like Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in about 12h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 05m. 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, Frontier (C$ 231), and Southwest (C$ 516) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California. Frontier is currently priced 75% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 655). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,105). 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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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 90 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to SNA?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between C$ 598 and C$ 1,209 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 360 on American Airlines (15 Dec-9 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between C$ 598 and C$ 1,209 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 360 on American Airlines (15 Dec-9 Feb).