What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $284. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara for a low price.

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What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

Before booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

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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 November 26, 2025.

Mon 12/226:00 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/261:20 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$431

Sat 12/207:10 amDTW - SBA

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/261:20 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$433

Fri 12/125:55 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 18mDelta

Sat 1/108:45 amSBA - DTW

2 stops10h 49mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$454

Fri 12/127:16 amDTW - SBA

2 stops13h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/106:00 amSBA - DTW

2 stops11h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$479

Best flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

Tue 2/38:00 amDTW - SBA

1 stop6h 55mDelta

Wed 2/45:40 amSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Deal found 11/23

$331

Sat 1/174:45 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2010:45 amSBA - DTW

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$331

Thu 2/126:00 amDTW - SBA

1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Thu 2/197:03 pmSBA - DTW

2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$380

Sat 1/247:10 amDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2710:45 amSBA - DTW

2 stops8h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$336

Thu 1/16:50 amDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/74:35 pmSBA - DTW

2 stops16h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$402

Last-minute flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara
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Fri 12/125:55 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 18mDelta

Sat 1/108:45 amSBA - DTW

2 stops10h 49mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$454

Fri 12/127:16 amDTW - SBA

2 stops13h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/106:00 amSBA - DTW

2 stops11h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$479

Sat 12/207:10 amDTW - SBA

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/261:20 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$433

Mon 12/226:00 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/261:20 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$431

One-way flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara
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Tue 12/912:25 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop6h 41mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$284

Tue 12/305:07 amDTW - SBA

1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$380

Tue 12/94:48 pmDTW - SBA

2 stops22h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$405

Sat 12/66:00 amDTW - SBA

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$449

Sun 12/287:10 amDTW - SBA

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$500

Sat 12/62:10 pmDTW - SBA

3 stops31h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$514

Fri 12/267:10 amDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$539

Tue 12/99:59 pmDTW - SBA

3 stops47h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$588

Fri 12/263:35 pmDTW - SBA

2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$598

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$329 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$284 (Delta)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$429

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DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

5:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$331

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

4:45 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

10:45 am-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$331

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

7:10 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

10:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$336

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

7:03 pm-9:31 am

2 stops11h 28m

$380

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

6:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/7

4:35 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$402

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/9

12:25 pm-4:06 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$284

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/30

5:07 am-11:35 am

1 stop9h 28m

$380

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/9

4:48 pm-11:55 am

2 stops22h 07m

$405

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

$449

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/27

8:00 pm-9:55 am

2 stops16h 55m

$454

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $104). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 SBA?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

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

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,046 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

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

11,038 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

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

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How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?
Delta and United Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara in just under 6h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 2032 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $312. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $312 and $379, respectively. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $284. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara for a low price.
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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $104). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$312	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$312	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$379	Average$613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to SBA?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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