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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana from C$ 240

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SNA
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 467

One-way from

C$ 272

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 772
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 23/7-4/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 28m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 3/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Detroit to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 15 April 2025.

Wed 23/77:00 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/83:31 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 467
Sat 24/58:40 p.m.DTW - SNA
2 stops17h 25mDelta
Tue 17/62:35 p.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops14h 19mDelta
Deal found 13/4C$ 600
Tue 29/47:00 a.m.DTW - SNA
2 stops13h 19mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/51:57 p.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops12h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 603
Mon 18/812:30 p.m.DTW - SNA
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Thu 21/86:45 a.m.SNA - DTW
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 14/4C$ 623
Tue 27/56:00 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/66:50 a.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop12h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 682

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 23/7

7:00 a.m.-10:01 a.m.

1 stop6h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/8

3:31 p.m.-5:58 a.m.

1 stop11h 27m

C$ 467

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/5

8:40 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

2 stops17h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 17/6

2:35 p.m.-7:54 a.m.

2 stops14h 19m

C$ 600

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/4

7:00 a.m.-5:19 p.m.

2 stops13h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/5

1:57 p.m.-5:11 a.m.

2 stops12h 14m

C$ 603

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 18/8

12:30 p.m.-6:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 21/8

6:45 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops9h 00m

C$ 623

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 27/5

6:00 a.m.-12:12 p.m.

1 stop9h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 17/6

6:50 a.m.-10:14 p.m.

1 stop12h 24m

C$ 682

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/5

7:00 a.m.-5:19 p.m.

2 stops13h 19m

C$ 240

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/7

6:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 272

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 31/8

11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 30m

C$ 279

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/6

7:01 a.m.-7:16 p.m.

2 stops15h 15m

C$ 409

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Deals found on 15/4

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 11 April 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of C$ 232). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 350). 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?

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 15 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 - 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 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).

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 15 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Santa Ana, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,656 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,921 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 467), Delta (C$ 600), and Alaska Airlines (C$ 603) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 272. United Airlines flights start at C$ 334 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at C$ 359 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana on time: KLM (69%), Aerolineas Argentinas (69%), LATAM Airlines (69%).

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana (average of C$ 232). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 350). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 287AverageC$ 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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