Santa Ana to Detroit (SNA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SNA–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,956 miles in approximately 4h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 12 | 752, 75W | 4h18-4h19 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Santa Ana
| Metric | SNA→DTW | LAX→DTW | SAN→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNA | – | 36 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 115 | 55 |
| Flight time | 4h 18m | 4h 16m | 4h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SNA: PDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
SNA–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNA to DTW
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SNA to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNA to DTW ranges from 4 hours 18 minutes to 4 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,956 miles (3,148 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN) and Palm Springs (PSP).