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Cheapest round-trip
$207
Typical prices: $358-$679
Frontier
Mon 9/21Wed 9/30
SNA - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$559
Typical prices: $526-$769
Delta
Wed 9/23Sun 10/4
SNA - DTW • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 4h 20m
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Cheapest • Avg $544 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Detroit (SNA-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Detroit 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 Santa Ana to Detroit

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
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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
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6:00 am - 8:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
29h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$207Frontier
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
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4:35 pm - 3:28 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
43h 53m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 8:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
29h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$213Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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11:10 am - 10:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:45 pm - 9:55 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$246United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
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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
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7:15 am - 3:03 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 48m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$248Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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10:40 am - 10:00 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 20m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
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3:35 pm - 8:50 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 15m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$378Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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12:30 pm - 11:35 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
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5:45 am - 11:30 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$378Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Jan 6
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3:11 pm - 9:47 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:48 am - 2:32 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$486American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 9:47 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:21 am - 8:12 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
12h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$511American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
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12:30 pm - 7:44 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 14mnonstop
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8:40 am - 10:26 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 46mnonstop
$559Delta
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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12:22 pm - 7:41 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 19mnonstop
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8:25 am - 10:26 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 01mnonstop
$559Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Detroit flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Santa Ana, California usually cost between $295 and $609 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $207 on Frontier (Sep 21-Sep 30).

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is November, where tickets cost $400 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $739 and $719 respectively.

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

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 $476, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Detroit

 
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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$65
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Detroit

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

  • What are some layover cities for flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

    All airlines traveling from SNA to DTW have layovers en route. Some of the frequent destinations include Las Vegas (LAS) by Spirit, Denver (DEN) by Frontier and United, Chicago (ORD) by United, Salt Lake City (SCL) by Delta, Dallas (DFW) by American Airlines, Atlanta (ATL) by Delta, and Seattle (SEA) by Alaska.

  • Which airlines offer accessible services from John Wayne Airport to Detroit Metro Airport?

    Consider flying Alaska, American, or Delta Air Lines to access special services for passengers with special needs. They get priority assistance during check-in, boarding, navigation, and deplaning. The airlines provide walkers, ramps for boarding assistance, and in-flight wheelchairs for those with reduced mobility. They also offer captioning on entertainment and braille safety cards for those who are hard of hearing and low-vision.

  • Can a minor fly unaccompanied from John Wayne Airport to Detroit Metro Airport?

    If you have an unaccompanied minor aged 5 to 14 years traveling from SNA to DTW, consider booking Delta Airways at a fee. Children aged 8 to 14 can also travel on connecting flights. Your child must check in at least two hours before departure time. You must provide a birth certificate or passport to prove your minor age. The accompanying adult must provide a government-issued ID or passport, address corresponding to your ID, phone number, and the receiving adult's name, address, and contact phone number at their destination.

  • Which cities are served by Detroit Metro Airport?

    DTW serves various cities, including Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Livonia. The transport options to these cities include the bus, train, and taxi. You can use Line 261 bus with an hourly interval and connect with the Wolverine train operating four times a day to Ann Arbor city. You can use Line 261 bus with an hourly interval directly to Dearborn. You can use Line 280 bus, Line 261 bus, or Line 250 bus to Livonia.

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

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from John Wayne (Santa Ana) and lands in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 20m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 6 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $65 for a one-way ticket and $207 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit flight route: Delta, Iberia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines, and Finnair.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $632 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 $689 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit?

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and DTW 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit?

    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 Detroit from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $245 or less one-way and $561 or less round-trip.
  • When flying Delta from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), you can upgrade from economy to business- or first-class based on availability. Common upgrade methods include adding some cash or using your frequent flyer miles.
  • DTW is the hub for Delta Air Lines. Consider using Delta to DTW since McNamara Terminal of the airport is exclusively used by the airline and its partners, streamlining your navigation process.
  • If you want unique dining options, consider flying Delta Airways from SNA to DTW. The airline provides kid-friendly foods and meals with personalized needs to meet the needs of vegan, diabetic, gluten-intolerant, and culture-sensitive passengers. You must give the airline at least 24-hour notice before departure.
  • Line 261 bus, located at McNamara and North terminals, connects DTW with Downtown Detroit. The bus commutes at hourly intervals. Taxis are also available on demand at the ground transportation center of both terminals.
  • Consider flying with Alaska Airlines to travel with your pet from SNA to DTW. You must only carry one pet in a solid kennel that is small enough to fit under a seat and comfortable enough to allow pet mobility. The maximum kennel size allowed by this Alaska is 27 x 20 x 19 inches, and a maximum weight of 150 lb for both the pet and carrier.

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

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

Direct departures

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

Monday

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Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Direct returns

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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