Award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Orange County (SNA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for DTW→SNA. Lowest economy: 15,500 miles + $20.42 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 68,200 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Detroit (DTW) to Orange County (SNA) at a glance
- From
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, Michigan, United States (DTW)
- To
- John Wayne/Orange County Airport, Orange County, California, United States (SNA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Orange County (SNA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 15,500 pts + $20.42 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 4 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 111 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 37,400 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 323 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 68,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 323 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Business class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,500 pts + $30.22 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 68,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 18,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 52 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 68,200 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 293 dates.
Best months to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Orange County (SNA) on points
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 24,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 79,300 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin Atlantic (17 dates) | 68,200 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin Atlantic (10 dates) | 68,200 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 73,700 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin Atlantic (14 dates) | 73,700 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 73,700 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin Atlantic (19 dates) | 73,700 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 73,700 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 37,400 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 73,700 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 37,400 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 73,700 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 88,600 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 88,600 · SkyMiles (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Detroit (DTW) to Orange County (SNA)Questions about award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Orange County (SNA)
What's the lowest Detroit (DTW) to Orange County (SNA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,500 miles + $20.42 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:11 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Detroit (DTW) to Orange County (SNA)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 323 dates, first class 323 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 4 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 111 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Detroit (DTW) to Orange County (SNA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 18,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points can book awards from Detroit (DTW) to Orange County (SNA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Detroit (DTW) to Orange County (SNA)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 18,500 points with Virgin Atlantic (25 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 68,200 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.