DTW - SNA

C$ 301 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Santa Ana departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 328
Overall average: C$ 794
Spirit Airlines, Frontier
Sat 18/4Sat 25/4
DTW - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 795
Typical prices: C$ 740-C$ 1,097
Delta
Fri 1/5Mon 4/5
DTW - SNA • Direct
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Consider airport hotels for early DTW departures.
Use rideshare pick-up zones for quick SNA exits.
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Direct flights
6 days a week
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 4h 58m
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Frontier
Cheapest • from C$ 356 (round-trip)
Spirit Airlines
Best reviews • 6.3 score
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Phoenix (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 353 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 10h 12m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 48% price drop
August
Most popular
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Santa Ana

Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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8:07 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
DTW
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SNA
28h 38m
1 stop
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12:10 p.m. - 10:58 a.m.
SNA
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DTW
19h 48m
1 stop
C$ 328Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sun, 10 May
Frontier Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:44 p.m.
DTW
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SNA
10h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:14 p.m. - 6:43 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
19h 29m
2 stops
C$ 356Frontier
Sat, 2 May - Sun, 10 May
Frontier Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:44 p.m.
DTW
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SNA
10h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:20 p.m. - 7:22 a.m.
SNA
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DTW
12h 02m
1 stop
C$ 368Frontier
Tue, 14 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
DTW
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SNA
25h 53m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 a.m. - 5:35 a.m.
SNA
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DTW
19h 05m
1 stop
C$ 380Multiple Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
DTW
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SNA
15h 00m
2 stops
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12:10 p.m. - 10:58 a.m.
SNA
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DTW
19h 48m
1 stop
C$ 389Multiple Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 20 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:07 p.m. - 6:01 p.m.
DTW
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SNA
24h 54m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 a.m. - 5:35 a.m.
SNA
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DTW
19h 05m
1 stop
C$ 400Multiple Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Frontier Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
DTW
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SNA
7h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:29 a.m. - 9:42 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
7h 13m
1 stop
C$ 401Frontier
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
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7:45 a.m. - 1:58 p.m.
DTW
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SNA
9h 13m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:23 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
SNA
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DTW
11h 12m
1 stop
C$ 404Multiple Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
DTW
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SNA
25h 53m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 a.m. - 10:08 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
11h 38m
2 stops
C$ 409Multiple Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.
DTW
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SNA
51h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:23 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
SNA
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DTW
11h 12m
1 stop
C$ 424Multiple Airlines
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$ 345 (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$ 1,008 and C$ 918 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 316 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Santa Ana

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

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 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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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 301
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 37% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 49% 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$ 301 for a one-way ticket and C$ 328 for a round-trip.

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

    Delta, and JetBlue offer 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 Boeing 757-200 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • 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.

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

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

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

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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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 8537 reviews
5.9Comfort
7.0Crew
4.9Entertainment
6.6Boarding
5.0Food
Airline reviews

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

2.0 MediocreMark, Mar 2026
DTW - LAX
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Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

Flight was delayed due to waiting for crew! Flight attendants did not offer us food or drinks. Did not communicate with them at all other than at boarding and leaving the plane.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

Flight has been canceled 10 minutes before the departure time and no explanation was given. What a joke of a company

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Cheap, only one short delay. No issues despite bad weather. Able to take a big backpack for free.

Your flight crew and boarding area crew need to have microphone use training. They all hold the microphone right up to their mouths, way to close making understanding them almost impossible. The microphone should be held about 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths. This would provide for much better clarity through the PA system. ‘Eating the mic’ DOES NOT work.

Cancel the ticket on my day that I’m travelling that it was

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Detroit to Santa Ana

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Detroit (DTW)
Santa Ana (SNA)