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$153+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DTW
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$306
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$153
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$339
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 July 30, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/267:29 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 8/272:07 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/94:36 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/2612:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Wed 8/277:05 amORD - SBA
2 stops11h 02mDelta
Deal found 7/29$312
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/127:39 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/202:07 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/95:40 amSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Mon 9/155:25 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/1012:40 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Fri 9/192:40 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/29$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/111:17 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/215:50 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 10/171:15 pmSBA - GRR
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Mon 10/271:05 pmGRR - SBA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/282:34 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/28:50 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$393
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/167:39 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop30h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/224:51 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop28h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/106:25 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops10h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/195:32 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/128:13 amSBA - GRR
1 stop10h 17mDelta
Sat 8/163:00 pmGRR - SBA
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/29$527

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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 July 30, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

7:29 pm-7:03 am

1 stop9h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

2:07 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$306

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

4:36 pm-12:27 am

1 stop5h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

$307

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

12:40 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

7:05 am-4:07 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$312

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/12

7:39 pm-7:03 am

1 stop9h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

2:07 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$316

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

2:10 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

5:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$317

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/19

2:40 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$333

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

1:17 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

5:50 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$348

Santa BarbaraGrand Rapids

SBA - GRR

SBAGRR

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/17

1:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 10/27

1:05 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$376

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/28

2:34 pm-12:29 am

1 stop7h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

8:50 am-1:51 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$393

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

7:39 pm-5:07 am

1 stop30h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

4:51 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$413

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan (average of $257). 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 July 30, 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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • 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 $153 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $154 and Delta from $159 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 - Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan (average of $257). 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$312Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$350Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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