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$189+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit (SBA - 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DTT
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/2012:33 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Thu 8/275:25 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$377
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.
Tue 9/812:20 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 9/156:00 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 8/2412:33 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 8/317:30 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 9/312:33 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 9/612:35 pm
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops11h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$387
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:33 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 9/1512:35 pm
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops10h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 8/246:33 am
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops12h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 8/315:41 am
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops9h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$395
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1711:00 am
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 11/213:40 pm
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$406
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 9/110:55 am
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Tue 9/81:45 pm
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/212:25 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 10/176:00 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$422

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 (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 27, 2026.

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Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$506
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/3

5:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/6

3:31 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$377

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/20

12:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/27

7:30 am-1:44 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$382
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/3

12:33 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/6

7:30 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 01m

$382

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/24

12:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

7:30 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 01m

$385

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/8

12:33 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/15

7:34 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 57m

$385

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

12:33 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

12:35 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$390

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/24

12:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

8:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 46m

$432

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/8

9:45 am-11:32 pm

2 stops10h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/15

7:30 am-6:58 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$442

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/3

4:47 pm-8:55 am

2 stops13h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/6

9:00 am-4:07 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$452

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/27

2:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/31

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$487

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Detroit 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 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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit (average of $179). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit in April is currently the most expensive (average of $602). 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 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

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
11,837 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

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 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?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Detroit will take you 6h 33m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2032 mi.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $296. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $382 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $158. Delta flights start at $161 while deals on Southwest start at $243 one-way.

  • 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit (average of $179). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit in April is currently the most expensive (average of $602). 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 Santa Barbara to Detroit

Discover the top 2 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$382Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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