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DTW → SNA

Detroit to Santa Ana

Route on-time rate
76.4%
893 flights analyzed
Cancellation rate
0.90%
Share of scheduled flights

Other times on DTW → SNA

Day of week

  • Monday77.6%
  • TuesdayToo few flights to score
  • Wednesday83.0%Best
  • Thursday73.5%
  • Friday71.5%
  • SaturdayToo few flights to score
  • Sunday81.6%

Bars start below the lowest figure so a real gap is visible; read the percentage, not the bar length. A time with too few flights to score is left unscored rather than guessed at.

Source: FlyerIntel analysis of US DOT BTS data · July 2023 – July 2026 · History describes what has happened on this route. It is not a prediction about your flight. Full route profile →

Which flight

Every flight number on DTW → SNA with enough history to judge, most reliable first.

Flights on DTW → SNA and their records
FlightUsually departsOn timeCancelled
DL1857Delta Air LinesLive map8:40 AM70.7%0.63%

Source: FlyerIntel analysis of US DOT BTS data · July 2023 – July 2026 · “Usually departs” is the scheduled time each flight number most often had over the period; airlines retime flights, so confirm the time on your booking. Flight numbers with fewer than 90 operations on this route are left out. This is history, not a forecast for your flight.

When to get to the airport

A starting point for DTW, not a promise about your day.

Recommended arrival
2h 0m before departure

Add your departure time above for clock times.

How this was worked out

Standard domestic guidancePublished guidance · US airlines and the TSA commonly recommend arriving two hours before a domestic departure.+120 min
What this does not include.
  • It does not include your journey to the airport, parking, or a shuttle from a remote lot.
  • International departures, and travel with children, checked pets or special assistance, need more time.

Both airports right now

Departing · DTWNo disruption reported

Aviation weather is not currently a factor.

Aviation weatherVFR
57°F · wind 10 kt

Minimal operational impact. Conditions are not a notable factor for operations right now.

Updated

Detroit airport profile →

Arriving · SNANo disruption reported

Aviation weather is not currently a factor.

Aviation weatherVFR
78°F · wind 0 kt

Minimal operational impact. Conditions are not a notable factor for operations right now.

Updated

Santa Ana airport profile →

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · Conditions describe the airfield, not your flight, and change quickly.

Other ways to make this journey

Airport pairings serving Detroit to Los Angeles.

Other ways to make this journey
RouteOn timeCancelledScore
DTW→LAX Detroit to Los Angeles81.0%0.66%75
DTW→SNA Detroit to Santa Ana your route76.4%0.90%66