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$154+ 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SBA
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

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 December 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/204:45 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/2210:45 amSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 1/168:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Tue 1/2012:35 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/26$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:09 amDTW - SBA
1 stop14h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/27:07 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop18h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 4/2512:15 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Sat 5/25:50 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/26$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 1/1611:05 amDTW - SBA
2 stops9h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/206:20 amSBA - DTW
2 stops9h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/179:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/205:00 amSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$407

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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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$330
(Delta)

One-way from

$154
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$530
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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 December 28, 2025.
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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Detroit

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

4:45 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/22

10:45 am-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$330

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

8:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$330

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

7:09 am-6:19 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

7:07 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop18h 07m

$372

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

12:15 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

5:50 pm-8:11 am

2 stops11h 21m

$390

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

11:05 am-5:21 pm

2 stops9h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

6:20 am-6:59 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$400

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

9:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

5:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$407

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$154

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

11:20 am-10:13 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$159

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

3:30 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$177

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$177

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Deals found on 12/27

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 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.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $103). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW 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 December 28, 2025.

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

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 December 28, 2025.
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
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
8,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
9,113 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
11,072 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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

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?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara in just under 7h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 09m. 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 29% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $103). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$379Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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