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$107+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DTW
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Michigan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Michigan flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$214
(Southwest)

One-way from

$107
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$299
From Santa Barbara to Michigan
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/215:30 amSBA - GRR
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Tue 10/282:55 pmGRR - SBA
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/3012:22 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/47:31 amDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 10/304:45 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/35:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1112:10 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Sat 10/187:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$258
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 44mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/288:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop12h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/10$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/237:00 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:03 pmORD - SBA
2 stops8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Mon 11/109:46 amORD - SBA
2 stops14h 17mDelta
Deal found 9/9$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 11/74:32 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/111:28 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/237:00 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2812:03 pmORD - SBA
2 stops8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/712:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Tue 11/117:47 amORD - SBA
2 stops10h 22mDelta
Deal found 9/9$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/34:55 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops13h 45mDelta
Sat 10/111:18 pmORD - SBA
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/10$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:50 amSBA - DTW
2 stops8h 20mDelta
Sat 10/42:59 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 33mDelta
Deal found 9/10$307

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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 September 11, 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

Fly to

Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraGrand Rapids

SBA - GRR

SBAGRR

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 10/28

2:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$214

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

12:22 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

7:31 am-12:28 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$249

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/11

12:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$258

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

7:40 pm-6:24 am

1 stop8h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

8:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$265

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

7:40 pm-6:24 am

1 stop8h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

8:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$265

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

12:28 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

12:10 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$282

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

12:40 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

7:47 am-4:09 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$285

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/3

4:55 pm-8:40 am

2 stops13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

1:18 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$291

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/15

8:40 pm-5:13 am

1 stop6h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

6:15 am-12:08 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$294

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/3

8:40 pm-5:13 am

1 stop6h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

2:53 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$294

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan (average of $250). Flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to MI?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Michigan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Michigan?

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 September 11, 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
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 6h 50m. Fly via Southwest, American Airlines, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1925 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $107 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $125 and Delta from $134 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Santa Barbara - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Santa Barbara - Traverse City Cherry Capital, Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan (average of $250). Flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$312Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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