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$185+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to Detroit (SBP - DTT)

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — DTT
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Tue 8/18
Tue 8/25
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 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/2212:29 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Sat 8/295:41 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop8h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 12/27:11 pm
SBP
-
DTW
2 stops11h 19m
American Airlines
Wed 12/910:29 am
DTW
-
SBP
2 stops11h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 8/168:10 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop6h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/17$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Sat 8/225:00 am
SBP
-
DTW
2 stops8h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 8/295:25 am
DTW
-
SBP
2 stops10h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$412
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1710:09 am
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop16h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 10/257:00 am
DTW
-
SBP
2 stops33h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/15$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 7/296:00 am
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 8/55:41 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop8h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Tue 10/2712:55 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop6h 27m
United Airlines
Sat 10/314:57 pm
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$479

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 (DTT). 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 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$369
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$550
From San Luis Obispo County to Detroit (DTT)
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to Detroit that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

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

8:10 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$369

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 8/22

12:29 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

5:41 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 58m

$369

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 8/22

5:00 am-4:57 pm

2 stops8h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

5:25 am-1:24 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$412

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 7/29

12:29 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/5

5:41 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 58m

$476

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 1/12

12:45 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/16

8:55 am-1:43 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$479

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 10/27

12:55 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/31

4:57 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$479
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 9/15

6:43 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 39m

$185

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/11

6:43 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 39m

$185

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 9/12

7:55 am-10:39 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$211

San Luis ObispoDetroit

SBP - DTW

SBPDTW

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/11

8:33 pm-9:38 am

2 stops10h 05m

$266

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from San Luis Obispo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit (average of $372). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $608). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Luis Obispo to Detroit?

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 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from San Luis Obispo to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,820 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,820 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,820 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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?

    A quick flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit can take about 7h 29m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. There are 2048 mi between San Luis Obispo and Detroit. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $328. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $334 round trip. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Detroit (average of $372). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $608). 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 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$334Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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