How long is the flight from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit to San Luis Obispo in just under 9h. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2048 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San Luis Obispo round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($374), and United Airlines ($428) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Luis Obispo. American Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Luis Obispo ranges from 0.0 - 4.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Luis Obispo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Luis Obispo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to San Luis Obispo flights typically cost between $406 and $482 in March. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $369 on American Airlines (Mar 25-Mar 31).

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Luis Obispo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

Thu 12/257:15 amDTW - SBP

2 stops13h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2912:44 pmSBP - DTW

1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$488

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San Luis Obispo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Wed 3/256:00 amDTW - SBP

1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/3112:45 pmSBP - DTW

1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$369

Wed 1/145:15 pmDTW - SBP

2 stops33h 05mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/216:17 pmSBP - DTW

1 stop19h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$423

Wed 1/146:35 amDTW - SBP

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/211:03 pmSBP - DTW

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$491

Thu 1/295:15 pmDTW - SBP

2 stops33h 05mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/16:00 amSBP - DTW

2 stops31h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$529

Sat 1/1012:54 pmDTW - SBP

2 stops13h 26mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/146:00 amSBP - DTW

2 stops11h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$558

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Luis Obispo. Data last updated December 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/257:15 amDTW - SBP

2 stops13h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2912:44 pmSBP - DTW

1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$488

Sat 1/1012:54 pmDTW - SBP

2 stops13h 26mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/146:00 amSBP - DTW

2 stops11h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$558

Wed 1/145:15 pmDTW - SBP

2 stops33h 05mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/216:17 pmSBP - DTW

1 stop19h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$423

Wed 1/146:35 amDTW - SBP

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/211:03 pmSBP - DTW

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$491

Thu 1/291:23 pmDTW - SBP

2 stops11h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/11:03 pmSBP - DTW

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$460

Thu 1/295:15 pmDTW - SBP

2 stops33h 05mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/16:00 amSBP - DTW

2 stops31h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$529

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Average price	$368

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Wed 3/25

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/31

12:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$369

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Wed 1/14

5:15 pm-11:20 pm

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6:17 pm-4:19 pm

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6:35 am-12:14 pm

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Wed 1/21

1:03 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$491

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

5:15 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops33h 05m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-4:19 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$529

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

12:54 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops13h 26m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-8:18 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$558

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Luis Obispo (average of $251). Flying from Detroit to San Luis Obispo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 DTT to SBP?

When flying from Detroit to San Luis Obispo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Luis Obispo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Detroit to San Luis Obispo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,067 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,067 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,067 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

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How long is the flight from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit to San Luis Obispo in just under 9h. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2048 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San Luis Obispo round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($374), and United Airlines ($428) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Luis Obispo. American Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to San Luis Obispo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Luis Obispo 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 Detroit to San Luis Obispo?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Luis Obispo (average of $251). Flying from Detroit to San Luis Obispo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 2 airlines flying from Detroit to San Luis Obispo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$374	Average$486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$428	Average$548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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