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$72+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DTW
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Sun 4/13
Sun 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated April 8, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$72
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$339
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 8, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/53:21 pmSNA - DTW
2 stops19h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/129:22 amDTW - SNA
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/6$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:14 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop22h 29mFrontier
Fri 5/92:28 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop24h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/6$240
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/68:55 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/97:59 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop17h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2912:59 pmLGB - DTW
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Mon 8/47:00 amDTW - LGB
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/7$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Wed 4/166:20 amDTW - SNA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/7$321
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/71:57 pmSNA - DTW
2 stops12h 14mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/147:00 amDTW - SNA
1 stop10h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/51:00 pmLGB - DTW
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Mon 5/126:30 amDTW - LGB
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/7$413
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/118:45 amLGB - DTW
2 stops28h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/215:10 pmDTW - LGB
2 stops54h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,889

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/5

3:21 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops19h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

9:22 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$185

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/1

12:14 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop22h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

2:28 pm-11:28 am

1 stop24h 00m

$240

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/6

8:55 pm-6:56 am

1 stop7h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/9

7:59 pm-10:52 am

1 stop17h 53m

$281

Long BeachDetroit

LGB - DTW

LGBDTW

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 7/29

12:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

7:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$297

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

1:57 pm-5:11 am

2 stops12h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$368

Long BeachDetroit

LGB - DTW

LGBDTW

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 5/5

1:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

6:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 10m

$413

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/29

12:43 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/1

4:21 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$479

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/30

6:45 am-12:21 am

1 stop14h 36m

$72

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

12:20 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$136

Long BeachDetroit

LGB - DTW

LGBDTW

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 4/30

1:25 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$149

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Detroit

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 KFI to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 8, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated April 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Orange County to Detroit. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,901 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,629 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,846 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Orange County?

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from Orange County.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $72 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $136 and Delta from $149 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are KLM (69%), Aerolineas Argentinas (56%) and LATAM Airlines (56%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $148. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $183 on average our data indicates $667 when flying from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Orange County to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orange County to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County to Detroit 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 Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Orange County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Orange County to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Orange County to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$154Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$157Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$403Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$466Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$468Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$536Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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