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$70+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Ana (DTT - SNA)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SNA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in January or August, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$70
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$622

Good round-trip deal

$529 or less

Good one-way deal

$348 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights.
From Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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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 March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/3010:07 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop14h 38mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/47:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop25h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/176:05 amDTW - SNA
1 stop10h 02mFrontier
Sat 4/2612:20 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop22h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/81:36 pmDTW - SNA
2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1612:25 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop22h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/267:00 amDTW - SNA
2 stops14h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/31:57 pmSNA - DTW
2 stops12h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/71:26 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/117:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$438

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Santa Ana 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

10:07 pm-9:45 am

1 stop14h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/4

7:45 am-11:58 am

1 stop25h 13m

$225

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/17

6:05 am-1:07 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/26

12:20 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$240

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

1:36 pm-9:35 am

2 stops22h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/16

12:25 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$269

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops14h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/3

1:57 pm-5:11 am

2 stops12h 14m

$415

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/7

1:26 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop12h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/11

7:45 am-4:37 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$438

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

8:40 am-10:38 am

Nonstop4h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

12:21 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$499

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

9:22 am-9:17 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$70

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/26

6:10 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 45m

$118

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/23

11:03 am-9:41 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$188

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

9:15 pm-11:55 am

2 stops17h 40m

$258

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Deals found on 3/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Detroit-Santa Ana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Santa Ana 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 Detroit-Santa Ana 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 Detroit to Santa Ana

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, you should look to book at least 18 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 Detroit to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 DTT 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 March 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 65% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Santa Ana flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

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 March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to Santa Ana have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Currently priced at $226, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Santa Ana and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $280 and $365, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit to Santa Ana are Spirit Airlines ($70), Frontier ($118), and Delta ($258).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Santa Ana?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana consider choosing KLM (77%), Aerolineas Argentinas (77%) or LATAM Airlines (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa Ana?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to Santa Ana? While on average our users pay $511, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $348. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $188.

  • 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 to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Detroit to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Santa Ana. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$430Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$499Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$536Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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