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$284+ 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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DTT
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Mon 12/29
Mon 1/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 12/1312:30 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/185:07 amDTW - SBA
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/27$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 12/131:00 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/189:06 amDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/27$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 12/271:20 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:30 amDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/27$580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 12/121:00 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/164:48 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/27$667
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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.
Sun 12/75:40 amSBA - DTW
2 stops13h 53mDelta
Sat 12/135:55 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/27$1,250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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.
Sun 12/75:05 amSBA - DTW
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/139:10 amDTW - SBA
1 stop15h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/27$1,437

Cheap 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 November 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$361
(Delta)

One-way from

$284
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$374
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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 November 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

5:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$361

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

$373

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

1:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/18

9:06 am-4:25 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$389

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

6:10 am-10:24 pm

2 stops13h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/18

3:32 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$408

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

6:20 am-6:59 pm

2 stops9h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

5:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$471

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/18

5:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$284

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/18

6:52 pm-9:23 am

2 stops11h 31m

$289

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Deals found on 11/28

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 November.
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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • 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.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit 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 November 29, 2025.
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
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

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 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2032 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $312. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $312 and $331, respectively. Delta is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit 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 November 29, 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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