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$163+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara (DTT - SBA)

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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SBA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$380
From Detroit (DTT) to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/107:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/176:05 amSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/105:32 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/176:52 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/107:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1312:22 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/104:53 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/136:00 amSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/107:31 amDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:05 amSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/115:50 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/151:17 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/187:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2312:22 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/253:14 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:05 amSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$333

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Santa Barbara

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Return

Price

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/17

6:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$283

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

5:32 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/17

6:52 pm-8:21 am

2 stops10h 29m

$288

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

1:17 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$304

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

12:22 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$304

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

4:53 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

6:00 am-8:26 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$309

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

2:55 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

6:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$323

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

7:31 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/14

6:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$323

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

2:55 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

1:01 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$323

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/25

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/29

6:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$325

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

$163

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Detroit to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $312 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $312 and $456 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$456Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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