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5:14 pm - 1:30 pmDTW-SNA
23h 16m1 stop
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12:04 pm - 6:07 pmSNA-DTW
27h 03m1 stop
$130Frontier
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
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10:29 pm - 3:59 pmDTW-SNA
20h 30m1 stop
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10:58 am - 6:05 amSNA-DTW
16h 07m1 stop
$137Frontier
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
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5:14 pm - 1:30 pmDTW-SNA
23h 16m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 11:43 amSNA-DTW
18h 28m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
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12:20 pm - 12:42 pmDTW-SNA
27h 22m1 stop
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10:30 am - 8:09 pmSNA-DTW
6h 39m1 stop
$142Frontier
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
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5:45 am - 11:19 amDTW-SNA
8h 34m1 stop
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10:58 am - 6:05 amSNA-DTW
16h 07m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 28
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9:40 am - 10:23 pmDTW-SNA
15h 43m1 stop
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11:11 am - 4:59 amSNA-DTW
14h 48m1 stop
$154Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Jan 6
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9:40 am - 10:23 pmDTW-SNA
15h 43m1 stop
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8:19 pm - 5:00 amSNA-DTW
5h 41m1 stop
$160Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
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9:18 am - 10:44 amDTW-SNA
28h 26m2 stops
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11:39 am - 5:00 amSNA-DTW
14h 21m1 stop
$161Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
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11:03 am - 9:06 pmDTW-SNA
13h 03m1 stop
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8:19 pm - 5:00 amSNA-DTW
5h 41m1 stop
$165Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 6
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9:45 am - 1:36 pmDTW-SNA
6h 51m1 stop
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11:45 am - 11:25 amSNA-DTW
20h 40m1 stop
$181Multiple Airlines
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Frontier flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to Santa Ana, California flight tickets
Frontier
Nov 17
DTW5:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 16m
1 stop
SNA1:30 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Nov 20
SNA12:04 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
27h 03m
1 stop
DTW6:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$130
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Frontier
Nov 20
DTW10:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 30m
1 stop
SNA3:59 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Nov 22
SNA10:58 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
16h 07m
1 stop
DTW6:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$137
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Frontier
Nov 17
DTW5:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 16m
1 stop
SNA1:30 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Nov 19
SNA2:15 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
18h 28m
1 stop
DTW11:43 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$138
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Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit to Santa Ana, California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Dec 10
DTW9:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 43m
1 stop
SNA10:23 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Jan 6
SNA11:11 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
14h 48m
1 stop
DTW4:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$154
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Spirit Airlines
Dec 4
DTW9:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 43m
1 stop
SNA10:23 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Dec 6
SNA8:19 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 41m
1 stop
DTW5:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$160
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Spirit Airlines
Dec 3
DTW9:18 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 26m
2 stops
SNA10:44 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Dec 10
SNA11:39 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
14h 21m
1 stop
DTW5:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$161
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DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

5:14 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop23h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/20

12:04 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop27h 03m

$130

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

10:29 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/22

10:58 am-6:05 am

1 stop16h 07m

$137

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

5:14 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop23h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/19

2:15 pm-11:43 am

1 stop18h 28m

$138

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

12:20 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop27h 22m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/11

10:30 am-8:09 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$142

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

5:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop8h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/28

10:58 am-6:05 am

1 stop16h 07m

$144

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/10

9:40 am-10:23 pm

1 stop15h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/6

11:11 am-4:59 am

1 stop14h 48m

$154

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

9:40 am-10:23 pm

1 stop15h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/6

8:19 pm-5:00 am

1 stop5h 41m

$160

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

9:18 am-10:44 am

2 stops28h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/10

11:39 am-5:00 am

1 stop14h 21m

$161

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

11:03 am-9:06 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/6

8:19 pm-5:00 am

1 stop5h 41m

$165

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

9:45 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/11

11:45 am-11:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

$181

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Santa Ana, California

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Santa Ana, California?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Ana, California?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana, California. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $229. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Santa Ana, California from Detroit during August instead. Flights to Santa Ana, California in August, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $279.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Ana, California?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to Santa Ana, California is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Santa Ana, California on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $459. The most expensive day to fly to Santa Ana, California is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $639.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Santa Ana, California?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana, California when you can find flight prices for as low as $235. Flying to Santa Ana, California in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Santa Ana, California is in the morning when prices are around $556.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty for the best Detroit - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Santa Ana, California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santa Ana, California from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Ana, California for around $491 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santa Ana, California from Detroit for as low as $158 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Santa Ana, California flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Detroit to Santa Ana, California.

How have Detroit to Santa Ana, California flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Detroit to Santa Ana, California flights are approximately 13% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit to Santa Ana, California

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana, California according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Detroit to Santa Ana, California (DTT to SNA) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$315

Fastest flight time

4h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Santa Ana, California

1 airport
The best flight deal from Detroit to Santa Ana, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $315
The fastest flight from Detroit to Santa Ana, California takes 4h 45m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Santa Ana, California every day.
There is 1 airport near Santa Ana, California: Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA)
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  • How far is Detroit to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty by plane?

    A flight from Detroit to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty will travel around 1968.3 mi. 6h 51m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Santa Ana, California?

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $117Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,113 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,117 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,040 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $384Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,239 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $399Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,003 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit to Santa Ana, California

    Delta is one of the most popular airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Ana, California, operating 6 flights/week on average for this route. A good Delta flight deal for Detroit to Santa Ana, California starts from $399 round-trip, up to an average price of $634. Our users have rated Delta at 7.9/10.

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