Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara (DTW - SBA)

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Detroit (DTW) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

All the information you need to plan the best DTW to SBA flight in 2021: compare Detroit to Santa Barbara flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Santa Barbara.
DTW - SBA
Price
$280 - $506
SBA
Temperature
51.8 - 62.6 °F
SBA
Precipitation
0 - 3.5 inches

Popular in

May

High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise

Cheapest in

August

Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$280

From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Barbara

One-way from

$174

One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Barbara

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 38% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 21 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara from $242 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $344 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $264 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $119. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara (DTW - SBA)?

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara in November, December 2021

The best prices found for DTW to SBA flights for November, December
12 Dec - 14 Dec
$323pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12 Dec - 14 Dec
$327pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11 Dec - 13 Dec
$391pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Barbara 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Santa Barbara from Detroit found for next year
12 Dec - 14 Dec
$323pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12 Dec - 14 Dec
$327pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11 Dec - 13 Dec
$391pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Detroit

The cheapest one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara
1:46 pm - 6:12 am
Multiple Airlines
3 Stops
19h 26m
DTW - SBA
Multiple Airlines
$174
Kiwi.com
2:17 pm - 4:27 am
American Airlines
2 Stops
17h 10m
DTW - SBA
American Airlines
$182
1:01 pm - 3:43 pm
United Airlines
2 Stops
29h 42m
DTW - SBA
United Airlines
$262
United

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Flight FAQs

From Detroit to Santa Barbara

Which airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Barbara have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Barbara have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $323, but on average you can expect to pay $370.

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 $323. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $387 round trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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 Frontier.

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

On average you can expect to pay $338 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara. The cheapest flight overall is $233 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Barbara) is currently priced at $328.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Santa Barbara from Detroit?

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to Santa Barbara within the United States

Most visitors from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Santa Barbara.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Santa Barbara.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are not required to quarantine after entering Santa Barbara.

Do I need a test to fly back to Detroit from Santa Barbara?

Returning to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Santa Barbara

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Santa Barbara must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Santa Barbara are not required to quarantine after entering Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Alternative routes for Detroit to Santa Barbara

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Detroit All airports to Bakersfield Meadows Field from $323 pp

Destination information for Santa Barbara

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Detroit to Santa Barbara.
Average temperature for November in Santa Barbara
69.8 °F
Avg rainfall for November in Santa Barbara
0.6 ″

Airports servicing Detroit

Detroit (DTW)

Airports servicing Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara (SBA)

Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Barbara

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Detroit to Santa Barbara choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Delta 		$178 $442 No cancel fee N/A
American Airlines 		$200 $442 No cancel fee 71%
United Airlines 		$200 $451 No cancel fee 69%

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