$193+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit (SBA - DTT)
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SBA — DTT
Sep 4 — Sep 111
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to DetroitExplore 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 August 5, 2026.
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 August 5, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 -
1 stop6h 52m
Sat 9/55:25 am -
1 stop9h 06m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/181:00 pm -
1 stop6h 38m
Sat 8/229:06 am -
1 stop6h 53m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/1212:25 pm -
1 stop8h 18m
Tue 9/158:00 am -
1 stop6h 46m
Deal found 7/31![American Airlines logo]()
$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/2212:41 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Thu 8/277:30 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Thu 10/1512:35 pm -
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Wed 11/47:25 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 8/1![American Airlines logo]()
$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Thu 11/1912:35 pm -
1 stop8h 18m
Mon 11/235:49 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 8/3![American Airlines logo]()
$421
Best flights from Santa Barbara to DetroitDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 -
1 stop6h 52m
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1 stop9h 06m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$403
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1510:49 am -
1 stop15h 33m
Thu 9/247:01 am -
1 stop14h 33m
Deal found 8/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Thu 10/1512:35 pm -
1 stop8h 03m
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Deal found 8/5![American Airlines logo]()
$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/1510:55 am -
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2 stops8h 15m
Deal found 8/1![Southwest logo]()
$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Thu 11/512:53 pm -
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1 stop6h 48m
Deal found 8/4![Delta logo]()
$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/181:00 pm -
1 stop6h 38m
Sat 8/229:06 am -
1 stop6h 53m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/2312:45 pm -
1 stop7h 03m
Fri 11/275:51 am -
1 stop8h 58m
Deal found 7/31![American Airlines logo]()
$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/2212:41 pm -
1 stop8h 13m
Thu 8/277:30 am -
2 stops9h 14m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/156:33 am -
2 stops8h 32m
Thu 9/247:00 am -
1 stop7h 52m
Deal found 8/1![United Airlines logo]()
$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/251:46 pm -
1 stop7h 13m
Tue 9/2910:25 am -
2 stops10h 56m
Deal found 8/1![United Airlines logo]()
$441
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to DetroitDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Data last updated August 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Data last updated August 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/181:00 pm -
1 stop6h 38m
Sat 8/229:06 am -
1 stop6h 53m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/2212:41 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Thu 8/277:30 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 -
1 stop6h 52m
Sat 9/55:25 am -
1 stop9h 06m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Sat 9/56:49 am -
1 stop9h 26m
Fri 9/115:40 pm -
1 stop7h 28m
Deal found 8/2![Delta logo]()
$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/1212:25 pm -
1 stop8h 18m
Tue 9/158:00 am -
1 stop6h 46m
Deal found 7/31![American Airlines logo]()
$413
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1510:49 am -
1 stop15h 33m
Thu 9/247:01 am -
1 stop14h 33m
Deal found 8/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$417
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to DetroitSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/51:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$193
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/1812:33 pm -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 7/31![United Airlines logo]()
$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/184:50 pm -
2 stops13h 32m
Deal found 7/31![Delta logo]()
$235
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/241:46 pm -
1 stop7h 13m
Deal found 8/2![United Airlines logo]()
$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 8/1512:20 pm -
1 stop7h 38m
Deal found 8/4![American Airlines logo]()
$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:00 am -
3 stops21h 04m
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$597
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 August 5, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Expedia 1 star |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $403 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $193 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $532 |
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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 August 5, 2026.
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Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Thu 9/3
12:33 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop6h 52m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 9/5
5:25 am-11:31 am
1 stop9h 06m
$403
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Tue 8/18
1:00 pm-10:38 pm
1 stop6h 38m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 8/22
9:06 am-12:59 pm
1 stop6h 53m
$407
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/15
10:49 am-5:22 am
1 stop15h 33m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 9/24
7:01 am-6:34 pm
1 stop14h 33m
$417
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/15
12:35 pm-11:38 pm
1 stop8h 03m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 11/4
5:51 am-11:45 am
1 stop8h 54m
$417
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Sat 8/22
12:41 pm-11:54 pm
1 stop8h 13m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 8/27
7:30 am-1:44 pm
2 stops9h 14m
$419
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/15
6:33 am-6:05 pm
2 stops8h 32m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 9/24
7:00 am-11:52 am
1 stop7h 52m
$422
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/15
10:55 am-11:10 pm
2 stops9h 15m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 9/24
5:00 pm-10:15 pm
2 stops8h 15m
$439
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Mon 11/23
12:45 pm-10:48 pm
1 stop7h 03m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 11/27
5:51 am-11:49 am
1 stop8h 58m
$440
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Fri 9/25
1:46 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 13m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 9/29
10:25 am-6:21 pm
2 stops10h 56m
$441
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Thu 11/5
12:53 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop8h 06m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 11/8
8:15 am-12:03 pm
1 stop6h 48m
$459
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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.
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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 August 5, 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.
Crew
7.9
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.1
Boarding
7.5
Entertainment
6.8
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreJeremy,Sep 2025
SAN - PHL
Crew
7.9
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.1
Boarding
7.5
Entertainment
6.8
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreJeremy,Sep 2025
SAN - PHL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$296 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$382 | Average$542 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |