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$156+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SBA
Apr 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
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 March 25, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/287:00 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 5/21:02 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/204:23 pm
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Thu 5/2812:35 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/67:35 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 5/1112:57 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 5/205:00 am
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops10h 12m
American Airlines
Thu 5/286:00 am
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops9h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 6/15:36 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 6/412:45 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/155:40 pm
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Wed 4/226:40 am
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops11h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$378

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 March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$321
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$156
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$322
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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 March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

5:00 am-11:56 am

2 stops9h 56m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/11

7:13 pm-9:13 am

2 stops11h 00m

$371
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

5:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$387

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 12m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

5:50 am-6:35 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$407

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

4:36 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 14m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/28

5:50 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$452

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

7:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/13

12:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$454

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

6:25 am-12:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/4

9:40 am-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$459

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/4

7:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/11

11:33 am-5:05 am

1 stop14h 32m

$487

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

7:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/21

11:33 am-5:05 am

1 stop14h 32m

$487
Cheapest one-way

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/11

5:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$244

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/9

3:32 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$244

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Deals found on 3/21

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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 March.
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.

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $108). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 March 25, 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
7.1
Good
11,494 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,494 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,494 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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 10m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or United Airlines 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $148 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $305 and $312 round-trip. Delta is priced at 64% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $108). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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