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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

January can be a great time to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $336. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $139. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights typically cost between $380 and $632 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $249 on American Airlines (Sep 30-Oct 4).

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

Flying to your destination on a Thursday 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.

Q: 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 35 days in advance to save up to 74% 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 35 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 $277, or $426 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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Tue 9/3012:22 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/47:31 amDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$249

Tue 9/305:50 amSBA - DTW

2 stops8h 20mDelta

Sat 10/42:59 pmDTW - SBA

2 stops10h 33mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$307

Fri 10/1712:40 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop8h 19mDelta

Tue 10/286:03 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop6h 56mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$380

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Tue 9/3012:22 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/47:31 amDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$249

Tue 9/305:50 amSBA - DTW

2 stops8h 20mDelta

Sat 10/42:59 pmDTW - SBA

2 stops10h 33mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$307

Fri 10/1712:40 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop8h 19mDelta

Tue 10/286:03 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop6h 56mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$380

Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit
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Tue 9/3012:22 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/47:31 amDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$249

Tue 9/305:50 amSBA - DTW

2 stops8h 20mDelta

Sat 10/42:59 pmDTW - SBA

2 stops10h 33mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$307

Fri 10/1712:40 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop8h 19mDelta

Tue 10/286:03 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop6h 56mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$380

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit
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Fri 10/1012:40 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop8h 19mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$158

Fri 10/106:27 pmSBA - DTW

2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$180

Tue 10/1412:40 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop8h 19mDelta

Deal found 9/8

$182

Tue 10/145:00 pmSBA - DTW

2 stops12h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$187

Fri 10/107:40 pmSBA - DTW

3 stops40h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$347

Sun 9/211:17 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$434

Sun 9/216:52 pmSBA - DTW

2 stops10h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$439

Sun 9/217:39 pmSBA - DTW

3 stops44h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$690

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SBA - DTW

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Tue 9/30

12:22 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

7:31 am-12:28 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$249

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

5:50 am-5:10 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

2:59 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$307

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/17

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

6:03 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$380

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SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$158

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

6:27 pm-10:01 am

2 stops12h 34m

$180

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$182

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

5:00 pm-8:25 am

2 stops12h 25m

$187

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/21

1:17 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$434

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/21

6:52 pm-8:22 am

2 stops10h 30m

$439

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/21

7:39 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops44h 26m

$690

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to 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 in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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

8,937 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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

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How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
For as low as $249, American Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Santa Barbara in 7h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2032 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 28% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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