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$ 304+ Cheap Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, CA

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Wed 30/97:55 p.m. -

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Deal found 10/9C$ 404

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Deal found 10/9C$ 476

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Round-trip from	C$ 404
One-way from	C$ 304
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	C$ 872

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2 total stops
35h 35m total
Detroit to Santa Ana

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8h 35m total
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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 26/2

4:00 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops9h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 336

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

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 19/2

1:45 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

2 stops7h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 390

DetroitSanta Ana

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

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

4:46 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 416

DetroitSanta Ana

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

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/2

4:46 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 416

DetroitSanta Ana

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

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/3

4:00 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops9h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 479

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DetroitSanta Ana

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

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

8:29 a.m.-10:22 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 567

DetroitSanta Ana

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

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/10

8:29 a.m.-10:22 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 567

DetroitSanta Ana

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

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/10

8:29 a.m.-10:22 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 567

DetroitSanta Ana

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

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 23/10

8:29 a.m.-10:22 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 567

DetroitSanta Ana

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

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/10

8:29 a.m.-10:22 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 581

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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$ 748). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,094). 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$ 748 and C$ 1,032 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 404 on Multiple Airlines (30 Sep-14 Oct).

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.

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8.0

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4,191 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

8.0

Very good

4,191 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

5.6

Fair

2,603 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,191 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 Southwest fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in about 8h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24m. 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$ 164), and Southwest (C$ 511) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California. Frontier is currently priced 81% 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$ 748). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,094). 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$ 748 and C$ 1,032 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 404 on Multiple Airlines (30 Sep-14 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between C$ 748 and C$ 1,032 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 404 on Multiple Airlines (30 Sep-14 Oct).