DTW - SNA

C$ 149 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Santa Ana (DTW-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:24 p.m. - 10:03 p.m.DTW-SNA
6h 39m1 stop
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8:09 p.m. - 5:28 a.m.SNA-DTW
6h 19m1 stop
C$ 312Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:24 p.m. - 10:03 p.m.DTW-SNA
6h 39m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:09 p.m. - 5:28 a.m.SNA-DTW
6h 19m1 stop
C$ 398Spirit Airlines
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Mon, 15 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.DTW-SNA
4h 45mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:33 p.m. - 7:58 p.m.SNA-DTW
4h 25mdirect
C$ 410Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 20 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Southwest Logo
7:00 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.DTW-SNA
9h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:40 p.m. - 1:50 a.m.SNA-DTW
6h 10m1 stop
C$ 583Southwest
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Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:40 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.DTW-SNA
8h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 a.m. - 3:22 p.m.SNA-DTW
28h 22m1 stop
C$ 602Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 24 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
Southwest Logo
12:55 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.DTW-SNA
9h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:55 a.m. - 9:25 p.m.SNA-DTW
9h 30m2 stops
C$ 608Southwest
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Tue, 23 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
Delta Logo
8:40 a.m. - 10:41 a.m.DTW-SNA
5h 01mdirect
Delta Logo
12:15 p.m. - 7:37 p.m.SNA-DTW
4h 22mdirect
C$ 634Delta
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Tue, 23 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Delta Logo
8:40 a.m. - 10:41 a.m.DTW-SNA
5h 01mdirect
Delta Logo
7:15 a.m. - 6:28 a.m.SNA-DTW
20h 13m1 stop
C$ 637Delta
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Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
American Airlines Logo
12:22 p.m. - 7:28 p.m.DTW-SNA
10h 06m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:30 a.m. - 8:07 p.m.SNA-DTW
7h 37m1 stop
C$ 647American Airlines
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Wed, 24 Dec - Mon, 5 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:40 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.DTW-SNA
18h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:30 p.m. - 3:56 p.m.SNA-DTW
15h 26m1 stop
C$ 652Alaska Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Consider airport hotels for early DTW departures.
Use rideshare pick-up zones for quick SNA exits.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from C$ 312 (round-trip)
Spirit Airlines
Best reviews • 6.3 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 50% price drop
August
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 312
Overall average: C$ 579
Spirit Airlines
Wed 15/10Sat 18/10
DTW - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 410
Typical prices: C$ 659-1159
Spirit Airlines
Mon 15/12Sun 21/12
DTW - SNA • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Santa Ana

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
DTW

For early departures, consider airport hotels offering overnight stays and shuttle services to DTW, saving time and hassle in the morning.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
SNA

Upon arrival at SNA, use rideshare pick-up zones just outside terminals for a quick and easy exit.

Read more about SNAby Esther Carlstone
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Esther is a Los Angeles-based travel and lifestyle writer & editor who was born with a major case of wanderlust. She's studied abroad in Spain and England, trekked through Iceland, seen the cherry blossoms bloom in Seoul, adventured all over California, and is constantly searching for her next adventure. As a parent of three, she often takes her family along, exposing her kids to the great wide world.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana is August, where tickets cost C$ 348 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 975 and C$ 923 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 349, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 149
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 50% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Detroit to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana was C$ 108 for a one-way ticket and C$ 226 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are direct flights from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 347 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Friday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Friday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Detroit to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Ana. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Santa Ana? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.3
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8015 reviews
5.0Entertainment
7.0Crew
6.6Boarding
5.9Comfort
5.1Food
Airline reviews

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025BWI - LAX
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Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

Everything was fine, but there was no food or entertainment, so I didn’t know how to rate that.

I've flown Spirit many times. However, they seem to be getting worse. I don't understand how the contracts with the gates at the airport works, but Spirit never seems to have a gate ready when we land. This happened again on this flight. And once again, baggage took forever to arrive at the baggage claim belt. This time it was about 45 minutes to an hour, late at night, when the airport was not crowded. On a previous trip, they lost the luggage cart and we were all waiting for about 3 hours for our luggage. Plus, I did get a deal through Kayak on a flight that was shown sold out on Spirit's site. However, by the time I added all the luggage, and didn't even pick seats, I could have taken any direct flight I wanted through Delta. I'm about done with Spirit.

I made it safely. The flight was delayed, though. Not upset or expect anything.

Great experience overall. Early boarding, no delays. Drinks and snacks are not included in price and very expensive. Seats are not very comfortable. Not as much space or padding as other airlines. Good for a quick cheap flight.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

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