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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SBA - DTW) from $342

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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May 4 — May 111
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The best prices from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or April, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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$464

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$229
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 43 days in advance to save up to 82% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 43 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $318, or $507 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

October can be a great time to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $379. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $135. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SBA - DTW)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Detroit. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Santa Barbara to Detroit. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 7/166:38 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/256:15 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$343
Tue 7/166:38 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/256:15 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$348
Tue 6/186:39 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/272:57 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$381
Fri 8/231:03 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2711:36 amDTW - SBA
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$429
Tue 7/166:38 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/258:18 amDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$471
Thu 7/186:38 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops12h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/227:14 amDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$501
Tue 6/186:39 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/272:57 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$506
Thu 7/256:38 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/2911:48 amDTW - SBA
2 stops9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$604
Thu 7/186:38 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops12h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/2210:06 amDTW - SBA
2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$614

Cheap Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Santa Barbara and Detroit. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Delta flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Thu 7/251:15 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Mon 7/297:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/28$376
Tue 6/181:15 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Thu 6/278:20 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/28$406

Cheap Santa Barbara to Detroit flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Detroit specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 5/141:07 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/184:25 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$461
Tue 5/144:59 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops26h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/184:25 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$511
Tue 5/145:15 amSBA - DTW
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/187:30 amDTW - SBA
2 stops16h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$566

Santa Barbara to Detroit 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Detroit in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 7/166:38 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/256:15 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$343
Tue 7/166:38 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/256:15 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$348
Thu 7/251:15 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Mon 7/297:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/28$376
Tue 6/186:39 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/272:57 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$381
Tue 6/181:15 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Thu 6/278:20 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/28$406
Fri 8/231:03 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2711:36 amDTW - SBA
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$429
Tue 5/141:07 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/184:25 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$461
Tue 7/166:38 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/258:18 amDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$471
Fri 8/236:15 amSBA - DTW
3 stops37h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2711:14 amDTW - SBA
2 stops28h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$500

One-way flights to Detroit from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Those seeking round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Thu 5/95:11 amSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$342
Thu 5/97:15 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$347
Thu 5/95:15 amSBA - DTW
3 stops12h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$916
Fri 5/105:15 amSBA - DTW
3 stops13h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,086

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/16

1 stop8h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/25

1 stop7h 07m

$343

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/16

2 stops11h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/25

1 stop7h 07m

$348

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/25

1 stop7h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/29

1 stop8h 17m

$376

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/18

2 stops11h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/27

1 stop9h 01m

$381

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/18

1 stop7h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/27

1 stop6h 28m

$406

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

2 stops8h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/27

2 stops9h 45m

$429

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/14

1 stop6h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/18

1 stop7h 56m

$461

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

3 stops37h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/27

2 stops28h 44m

$500

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/14

2 stops26h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/18

1 stop7h 56m

$511

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Deals found on 4/28

When is the best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Detroit by month

Plan your trip from Santa Barbara to Detroit by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit is currently $673 while a round-trip flight costs $417. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $224). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$258

February

$266

March

$293

April

$266

May

$281

June

$306

July

$308

August

$278

September

$247

October

$224

November

$258

December

$252

Temperature and rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated April 29, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,202 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,834 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $343, but on average you can expect to pay $471.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($343), Delta ($376), and United Airlines ($461) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have found that American Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does SBA to DTW mean?

    Santa Barbara Airport is SBA and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Detroit flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Detroit flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Detroit flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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