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$379+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SBP - DTW)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — DTW
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Detroit

Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:00 am
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 10/206:00 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$379
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:43 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/255:39 pm
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop18h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2212:36 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Fri 1/15:07 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop9h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1212:29 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 8/165:41 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop8h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/712:29 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 8/115:41 am
DTW
-
SBP
2 stops9h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1512:29 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 8/165:41 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop8h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/76:00 am
SBP
-
DTW
2 stops12h 27m
American Airlines
Sun 10/118:05 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/412:54 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 11/118:30 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop9h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/412:54 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 11/162:00 pm
DTW
-
SBP
2 stops10h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$494

Find flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 July 28, 2026.

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Expedia
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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$478
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 10/13

9:45 am-11:32 pm

2 stops10h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$384

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 8/7

12:29 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/11

5:41 am-12:05 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$464

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 8/12

12:29 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/16

5:41 am-12:05 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$464

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 8/15

12:29 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/16

5:41 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 58m

$469
Quickest round-trip

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 11/7

12:54 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/12

5:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$489

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-4:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/16

5:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$489

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 10/27

12:54 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/31

3:24 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$489
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 8/7

6:25 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$494

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Deals found on 7/23

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on San Luis Obispo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Luis Obispo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $328). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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.

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 July 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,049 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,049 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,049 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,049 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Luis Obispo to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    American Airlines can get you from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 10h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 2048 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($328), and United Airlines ($334) offers the cheapest pricing from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. You may be able to fly from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Luis Obispo to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Luis Obispo to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Luis Obispo to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $328). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$334Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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