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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana:

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 1:23 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 1:38 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 58m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana takes 4h 58m, covering 1,954 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana range from $388 to $795, with an average of $582 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $582 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $373 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $674 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $206 to $2,005. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $527 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $732, a difference of $205.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Santa Ana.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 57m, compared with 7h 05m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 15m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Ana flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.