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$183+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SBA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

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 January 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 2/2312:37 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/313:29 pm
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 4/712:15 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$365
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.
Tue 2/176:00 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 2/214:40 pm
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops13h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 3/147:36 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 3/216:55 pm
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops11h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/318:25 am
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops10h 44m
Delta
Tue 4/74:50 pm
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops13h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/86:00 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 4/137:13 pm
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops12h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/85:46 pm
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop7h 08m
Delta
Mon 4/1312:39 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 19m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$385
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:35 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop12h 00m
Southwest
Sat 2/215:20 am
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$396

Find 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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$363
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,066
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara 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 28, 2026.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

3:29 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/7

12:15 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$365

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

7:36 am-11:57 am

1 stop7h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/21

6:55 pm-9:25 am

2 stops11h 30m

$370

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

8:25 am-4:09 pm

2 stops10h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/7

4:50 pm-9:20 am

2 stops13h 30m

$376

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

5:14 am-12:15 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/13

7:13 pm-10:48 am

2 stops12h 35m

$386

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

5:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

5:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$396

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

7:31 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/28

12:17 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$400

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

7:28 am-1:18 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

6:42 pm-9:32 am

2 stops11h 50m

$412

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/16

7:05 pm-10:17 am

2 stops12h 12m

$470

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/21

6:24 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 32m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/6

12:15 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$476

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/25

5:46 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$183

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

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 Santa Barbara in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Santa Barbara 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-Santa Barbara 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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $103). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

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 January 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

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
11,201 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Santa Barbara. 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 to Santa Barbara?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to Santa Barbara in 7h 21m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Detroit and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 2032 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $353 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 38% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $103). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$353Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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