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$254+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SBP
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Luis Obispo

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 January 26, 2026.

This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/239:01 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop9h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/23:47 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop9h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/196:00 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop9h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 2/2312:50 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/1910:28 am
DTW
-
SBP
2 stops12h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 2/235:56 pm
SBP
-
DTW
2 stops12h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/274:43 pm
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop7h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 3/15:56 pm
SBP
-
DTW
2 stops12h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$427
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/245:10 pm
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop23h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 4/267:20 am
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop19h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/24$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/64:45 pm
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 2/105:00 am
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/276:00 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop9h 02m
American Airlines
Sun 3/112:45 pm
SBP
-
DTW
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/96:00 am
DTW
-
SBP
1 stop9h 11m
American Airlines
Mon 4/207:02 pm
SBP
-
DTW
2 stops12h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$468

Find 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(WAYA)

One-way from

$254
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$401
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 26, 2026.
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

Mon 2/23

9:01 am-3:07 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 3/2

3:47 pm-4:30 am

1 stop9h 43m

$313

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

6:10 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 2/23

12:50 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$329

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

4:43 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 2/23

5:56 pm-9:32 am

2 stops12h 36m

$334

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 2/23

7:16 pm-10:17 am

2 stops12h 01m

$334

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

6:10 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 3/2

7:16 pm-10:17 am

2 stops12h 01m

$334

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

4:43 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 3/1

5:56 pm-9:32 am

2 stops12h 36m

$427

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/24

5:10 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop23h 37m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 4/26

7:20 am-5:49 am

1 stop19h 29m

$433

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

4:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 2/10

5:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$439

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/4

7:09 am-11:19 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$254

DetroitSan Luis Obispo

DTW - SBP

DTWSBP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

9:01 am-3:01 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$277

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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.

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo (average of $253). 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.

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 January 26, 2026.
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
9,199 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
9,199 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
11,189 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

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

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo in just under 7h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 10m. 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 $368. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 31% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo (average of $253). 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$374Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$442Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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