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Cheapest round-trip
$203
Typical prices: $398-$823
Frontier
Wed 9/16Mon 9/21
DTW - SNA • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$559
Typical prices: $509-$903
Delta
Fri 10/9Mon 10/12
DTW - SNA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
6 days a week
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 4h 46m
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Las Vegas (LAS)
Cheapest • Avg $448 (round-trip)
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Shortest trip • 7h 05m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 32% 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

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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7:08 am - 8:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
28h 37m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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9:30 am - 2:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$203Frontier
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:08 am - 3:48 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
35h 40m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
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9:30 am - 2:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$223Frontier
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:08 am - 5:40 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
37h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:30 am - 2:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$224Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10
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7:00 am - 2:03 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 03m1 stop San Francisco
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2:26 pm - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$246United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 5:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:30 am - 4:55 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$249Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 6:51 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:26 pm - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$254United Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Feb 9
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4:15 pm - 9:45 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:45 am - 4:05 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
$368Southwest
Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 24
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6:30 am - 10:05 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:45 am - 6:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$368Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Jan 30
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1:32 pm - 9:24 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:45 am - 12:02 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$511American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
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1:35 pm - 9:13 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:24 pm - 9:26 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$511American 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.

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 September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Santa Ana, California from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $255 and $1,127 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $224 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 22-Sep 28).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana), look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from John Wayne (Santa Ana), Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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 October, where tickets cost $407 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $789 and $711 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $459, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 56% 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

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 46m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am 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 $84 for a one-way ticket and $203 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in John Wayne (Santa Ana) is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • 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.

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

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $576 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $823 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 travelers 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. Booking your flights between Detroit and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $528 or less one-way and $830 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

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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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)