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$64+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SNA - 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DTW
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sun 11/9
Sun 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Wed 11/191:31 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/179:30 amDTW - SNA
1 stop14h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9$173
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/81:31 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop12h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/107:09 amDTW - SNA
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/7$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/288:09 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/296:24 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/8$182
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:31 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/105:14 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop23h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:31 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop12h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/87:09 amDTW - SNA
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/7$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/49:53 pmDTW - SNA
2 stops17h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/7$194
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/131:31 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop12h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/157:09 amDTW - SNA
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/8$196
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Wed 11/56:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop11h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/157:09 amDTW - SNA
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/8$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:41 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/279:48 amDTW - SNA
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$204
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Wed 10/296:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/316:35 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9$206

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Detroit (DTW). 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 October 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$472

Good round-trip deal

$358 or less

Good one-way deal

$237 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 October 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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Detroit

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Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/19

1:31 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/17

9:30 am-8:59 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$173

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/12

6:45 am-8:48 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

5:14 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$269

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/6

5:46 pm-10:40 am

2 stops13h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$314

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/30

6:45 am-11:49 pm

1 stop14h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

9:53 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops17h 43m

$322

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

7:00 pm-3:22 pm

1 stop17h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

4:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$374

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/8

6:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

4:51 pm-10:07 am

1 stop20h 16m

$384

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/13

9:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop7h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

12:43 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$453

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/26

9:30 pm-5:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

6:40 am-10:04 am

1 stop30h 24m

$477

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/1

6:45 am-9:51 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

12:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$528

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/20

9:30 pm-5:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/23

6:40 am-6:07 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$532

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Detroit

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 3, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $99). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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 SNA to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 October 10, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 5, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 10, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,088 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,143 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Detroit?

    To fly from Santa Ana to Detroit, you need to book a flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Nonstop flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty take 4h 17m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 6h 28m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Santa Ana, California and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 1954 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $138 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $165 and $367 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 69% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Santa Ana, California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (82%), KLM (75%), Delta( 75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $767, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $182.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $99). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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 Santa Ana to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$165Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$367Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$380Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$444Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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