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Cheap flights from Detroit (DTW) to Santa Cruz (VVI)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $442 for one-way flights and $859 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Origin airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County |
Destination airport | Viru Viru Intl. |
Airlines serving | Copa, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., United, avianca |
Roundtrip price | $859 |
Distance | 4332 mi |
Detroit to Santa Cruz Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Detroit to Santa Cruz
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Detroit to Santa Cruz are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa Cruz with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Detroit to Santa Cruz
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Cruz: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Detroit to Santa Cruz
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Detroit to Santa Cruz in 2024. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $442 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Detroit to Santa Cruz flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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Top Routes from Detroit
- Detroit to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (DTW - EWR)
- Detroit to Phoenix (DTW - PHX)
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- Detroit to Miami (DTW - MIA)
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Top Routes to Santa Cruz
- Chicago to Santa Cruz (ORD - VVI)
- Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Santa Cruz (EWR - VVI)
- Los Angeles to Santa Cruz (LAX - VVI)
- Washington to Santa Cruz (DCA - VVI)
- Miami to Santa Cruz (MIA - VVI)
- Boston to Santa Cruz (BOS - VVI)
- Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz (FLL - VVI)
- New York to Santa Cruz (LGA - VVI)
- El Paso to Santa Cruz (ELP - VVI)
- Denver to Santa Cruz (DEN - VVI)
- Washington to Santa Cruz (IAD - VVI)
- New York to Santa Cruz (JFK - VVI)
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Main Airports for Flights
- Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB)
- Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET)
- Oakland County Intl. Airport (PTK)
- Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
- Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT)
- Capital Region Intl. Airport (LAN)
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- Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL)
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