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$126+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Michigan

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DTW
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Michigan

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:12 amSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:30 amDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/186:12 amSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1912:25 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/55:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/195:00 amSBA - SBN
2 stops10h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/54:10 pmSBN - SBA
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/206:52 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$484
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/306:54 pmSBA - TVC
2 stops14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/28:42 pmTVC - SBA
2 stops16h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1912:25 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$539
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1512:30 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/205:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$559
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1912:25 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/261:01 pmSBA - GRR
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/303:35 pmGRR - SBA
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$603
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/215:00 amSBA - SBN
2 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/54:10 pmSBN - SBA
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$610
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/2010:05 amSBA - ORD
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Sun 1/46:15 pmORD - SBA
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$629

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Michigan

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Round-trip from

$250
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$359
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Michigan

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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

12:26 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

5:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 46m

$256

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/23

12:26 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

7:05 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 41m

$270

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

12:15 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

6:25 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 33m

$279

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

5:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

1:00 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$284

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

7:03 pm-5:16 am

1 stop8h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 50m

$289

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

7:21 am-11:56 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

5:29 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops28h 22m

$313

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

7:20 am-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$313

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/7

2:45 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

8:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$316

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

6:12 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops13h 33m

$327

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

6:12 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

6:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$330

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan in November is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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 Michigan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Michigan. 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 Michigan. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Michigan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan?

    If you book a flight to Michigan from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Michigan in 4h. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1798 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Michigan?

    While some choose either Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Santa Barbara - Flint Bishop, Santa Barbara - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the most popular route from Santa Barbara to Michigan.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Michigan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Michigan 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 Michigan?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan in November is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$312Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$368Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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