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$177+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SBA - DTW)

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DTW
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/256:12 amSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:30 amDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/261:20 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/305:07 amDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/265:00 amSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/304:16 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$666
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1212:39 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Sun 12/145:55 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,077
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1210:40 amSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Sun 12/146:25 amDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$1,082
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:20 amSBA - DTW
3 stops24h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/146:35 amDTW - SBA
2 stops14h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,425

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$177
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$362
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

6:12 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops13h 33m

$327

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

6:12 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

6:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$330

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

7:39 pm-5:20 am

1 stop30h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

5:15 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop23h 38m

$375

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

7:39 pm-5:20 am

1 stop30h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

5:15 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop23h 38m

$410

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

1:12 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$430

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

5:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$177

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

2:45 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop22h 34m

$182

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

6:52 pm-10:40 am

2 stops12h 48m

$182

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

10:02 am-11:43 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$202

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

5:00 am-11:49 pm

3 stops15h 49m

$257

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $327, American Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Santa Barbara in 7h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2032 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($312), United Airlines ($312), and American Airlines ($331) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have found that Delta is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$312Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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