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$189+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara (DTW - 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SBA
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/85:41 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 9/146:10 am
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/2312:35 pm
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops10h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 10/31:46 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$382
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/231:45 pm
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Wed 9/3010:55 am
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 8/293:33 pm
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 9/51:00 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sat 10/102:05 pm
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops11h 04m
Delta
Sat 10/1712:43 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 11/195:50 pm
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 11/231:13 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/18$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/157:00 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop7h 52m
United Airlines
Thu 10/226:27 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/297:53 am
DTW
-
SBA
2 stops13h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 9/59:45 am
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops9h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$400
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:00 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop14h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/176:52 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 10/138:05 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 10/2010:13 am
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops10h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$408

Find flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$754
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

2:05 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops11h 04m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/17

12:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$392

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

7:01 am-6:34 pm

1 stop14h 33m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/21

7:24 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$445

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/16

12:15 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/21

5:52 am-8:16 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$447
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/4

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/11

12:33 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$484

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

12:35 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops12h 21m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/21

12:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$492

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

10:55 am-7:42 pm

2 stops11h 47m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

6:26 pm-9:38 am

2 stops12h 12m

$497
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/23

8:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 41m

$189

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/23

5:25 am-12:54 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$194

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/13

3:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$202

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/30

7:30 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$202

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Deals found on 7/23

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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 July.
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-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $404). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $754). 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 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 July 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 38m. 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $148. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $305 and $352, respectively. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara for 70% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $404). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $754). 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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