Detroit to Santa Ana (DTW–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,956 mi airlines 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1857
DL Delta
75W
8:40 AM
EDT TM
10:46 AM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1669
DL Delta
752
12:34 PM
PDT TA
7:45 PM
EDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1857
DL Delta
75W
12:54 PM
PDT
8:05 PM
EDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1858
DL Delta
75W
1:12 PM
PDT
8:30 PM
EDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,956 mi 5h 6m nonstop -3h behind 49 1-stop hubs

DTW–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,956 miles in approximately 5h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 6 75W 5h06 63% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
75W Boeing 757-200 Winglets – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to SNA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,849
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → SNA
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
96%
Return
SNA → DTW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → SNA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric DTW→SNA CLE→SNA
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6
Flight time 5h 6m 4h 51m
Departure OTP 63%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,956 mi / 3,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 6m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,956 mi / 3,148 km
Flight time5h 6m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 18 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 5h 6m. The route covers 1,956 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from DTW to SNA. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYR, GRB, MDW, XNA, IND, CCR, SDF, CLE, TYS, MEM, GSP, BNA, IAD, MCI, RDU, BHM, CHS, SAV, PHL, MCO, MSY, YYC, LAL, RSW, FLL, PBI, MIA, PVR, DSM, MSP, CLT, LAX, ORD, ATL, PHX, SMF, SFO, IAH, DEN, DFW, SJD, AUS, LAS, JFK, EWR, SLC, PDX, SEA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from SNA to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DTW to SNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SNA ranges from 5 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,956 miles (3,148 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via GYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).