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$257+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit (SBA - DTT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DTT
Mac 30 — Apr 61
Isnin 3/30
Isnin 4/6
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 Februari 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Jumaat 5/112:32 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Jumaat 5/83:33 pm
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Khamis 4/168:31 pm
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops10h 12m
United Airlines
Ahad 4/197:18 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Selasa 3/3112:38 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Rabu 4/16:10 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Khamis 4/161:02 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Isnin 4/206:09 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Khamis 4/1612:39 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 19m
Delta
Isnin 4/205:59 pm
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Jumaat 5/17:13 pm
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops12h 35m
American Airlines
Jumaat 5/810:11 am
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops10h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/26$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Sabtu 3/286:55 pm
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops11h 30m
American Airlines
Rabu 4/16:10 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Rabu 3/256:55 pm
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops11h 30m
American Airlines
Rabu 4/16:10 am
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops13h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Jumaat 4/171:02 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Isnin 4/206:09 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/26$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Jumaat 3/2712:37 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Jumaat 4/36:10 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/26$328

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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 Februari 28, 2026.

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
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Average price

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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 Februari 28, 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

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Khamis 4/16

12:25 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Ahad 4/19

7:10 am-12:01 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$257

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Rabu 3/25

5:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Rabu 4/1

3:29 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$257

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Jumaat 5/1

12:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jumaat 5/8

3:33 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$257

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Khamis 4/16

1:02 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Isnin 4/20

6:09 am-12:12 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$292

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Khamis 4/16

12:39 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Isnin 4/20

5:59 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$297

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Khamis 4/16

8:31 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops13h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Isnin 4/20

4:18 pm-12:36 am

2 stops11h 18m

$368

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Jumaat 4/17

8:31 pm-9:49 am

2 stops10h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Isnin 4/20

6:13 pm-12:36 am

2 stops9h 23m

$368

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Selasa 3/31

4:50 pm-9:20 am

2 stops13h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Rabu 4/1

4:26 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops8h 28m

$379

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Jumaat 3/13

2:38 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop22h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Selasa 3/17

5:22 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$412

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Rabu 4/1

5:00 am-6:51 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Rabu 4/8

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

$412

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit (average of $109). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 Santa Barbara 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 Februari 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,367 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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 47m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2032 mi.

  • 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 $328, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit (average of $109). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 Februari 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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