DTW - SNA

C$ 210 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana) – Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 468
Typical prices: C$ 257-C$ 950
Southwest
Thu 27/8Tue 1/9
DTW - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 826
Typical prices: C$ 615-C$ 1,042
Delta
Tue 15/9Wed 30/9
DTW - SNA • Direct
Direct flights
6 days a week
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 4h 43m
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Southwest
Cheapest • from C$ 468 (round-trip)
Frontier
Best reviews • 5.6 score
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Phoenix (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 411 (round-trip)
Denver (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 45m (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 51% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 31% price drop
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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

Thu, 27 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
Southwest Logo
6:20 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
DTW
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SNA
7h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:30 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
6h 35m
1 stop
C$ 468Southwest
Tue, 15 Dec - Sat, 6 Feb
American Airlines Logo
7:24 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
8h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:50 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
6h 55m
1 stop
C$ 488American Airlines
Tue, 29 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 a.m. - 3:03 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
10h 48m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
41h 05m
2 stops
C$ 509Multiple Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 2 Feb
Southwest Logo
6:25 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:50 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
7h 55m
1 stop
C$ 517Southwest
Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Southwest Logo
6:25 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
DTW
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SNA
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:15 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
7h 20m
1 stop
C$ 517Southwest
Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Southwest Logo
5:35 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
DTW
-
SNA
6h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
6h 00m
1 stop
C$ 517Southwest
Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Southwest Logo
6:45 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
DTW
-
SNA
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:20 a.m. - 6:50 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
7h 30m
1 stop
C$ 517Southwest
Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Southwest Logo
6:25 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
DTW
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SNA
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:25 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.
SNA
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DTW
5h 55m
1 stop
C$ 517Southwest
Sun, 16 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Frontier Logo
7:40 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
DTW
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SNA
27h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:27 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
SNA
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DTW
14h 03m
1 stop
C$ 547Frontier
Sun, 16 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Frontier Logo
7:40 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
DTW
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SNA
27h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:53 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.
SNA
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DTW
12h 32m
2 stops
C$ 568Frontier
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana, California departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Santa Ana, California from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between C$ 212 and C$ 878 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 468 on Southwest (27 Aug–1 Sep).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Wayne (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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) is August, where tickets cost C$ 568 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,106 and C$ 997 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Wayne (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$ 578 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Wayne (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 John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 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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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 210
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% 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

  • How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana) per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and lands in John Wayne (Santa Ana), with an average flight time of 4h 43m. The most common departure time is 8:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 6 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was C$ 210 for a one-way ticket and C$ 468 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 Airbus A321neo 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 John Wayne (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.
5.6
FrontierOverall score based on 2740 reviews
5.9Boarding
5.4Comfort
6.6Crew
4.5Food
4.3Entertainment
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I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
SFO - SNA
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I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

Frontier is a no-frills airlines were the focus is low cost. You get basic service so don't set your expectations high. Watch out thought because this airline, like a few others, will try to nickel and dime you.

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)