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$235+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo (DTW - SBP)

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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SBP
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/205:11 amDTW - SBP
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/26:00 amSBP - DTW
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/44:30 pmDTW - SBP
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/85:15 amSBP - DTW
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/48:02 amDTW - SBP
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/89:53 amSBP - DTW
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/214:30 pmDTW - SBP
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 amSBP - DTW
2 stops8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$486
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/55:11 amDTW - SBP
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/912:57 pmSBP - DTW
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/235:06 pmDTW - SBP
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/276:25 pmSBP - DTW
2 stops12h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$562

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Luis Obispo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to San Luis Obispo (SBP). 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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$350
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$235
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$603
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo 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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San Luis Obispo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

8:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 1/21

1:03 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$350

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

5:15 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop27h 22m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 1/21

6:17 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop19h 02m

$364

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 1/27

1:03 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$381

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

5:11 am-11:43 am

1 stop9h 32m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 12/2

12:28 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$427

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/27

9:07 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$235

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/25

7:10 am-3:36 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$242

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/26

5:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$284

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/25

4:54 pm-10:36 am

3 stops44h 42m

$495

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/27

4:54 pm-11:33 pm

3 stops33h 39m

$922

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Deals found on 10/20

Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to San Luis Obispo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Luis Obispo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Luis Obispo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Luis Obispo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Luis Obispo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Luis Obispo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Luis Obispo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo (average of $241). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW to SBP?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Luis Obispo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Luis Obispo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Luis Obispo. 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 San Luis Obispo. Reviews last updated October 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San Luis Obispo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo?

    American Airlines and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo in just under 13h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 52m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Luis Obispo are separated by a distance of 2048 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo round-trip from $374. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo (average of $241). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo. 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$374Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$428Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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