Santa Barbara

$193+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara (DTW - SBA)

DTW — SBA
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Thu 12/107:05 am -
1 stop9h 14m
Mon 12/218:21 pm -
1 stop7h 28m
Deal found 11/5$385
Thu 12/106:00 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Mon 12/217:08 pm -
2 stops11h 32m
Deal found 11/4$390
Fri 12/47:15 am -
2 stops11h 52m
Fri 12/114:51 pm -
2 stops13h 39m
Deal found 11/4$395
Tue 12/812:30 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Tue 12/1512:49 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 11/8$407
Tue 12/83:23 pm -
2 stops9h 50m
Tue 12/151:00 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 11/8$412
Tue 12/811:00 am -
2 stops11h 19m
Tue 12/1510:02 am -
2 stops10h 45m
Deal found 11/8$417
Thu 12/107:05 am -
1 stop9h 14m
Sun 12/135:00 am -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 11/6$482
Thu 12/106:30 am -
2 stops10h 10m
Mon 12/215:30 am -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 11/4$515
Fri 11/208:15 am -
1 stop10h 13m
Fri 11/276:49 am -
1 stop7h 21m
Deal found 11/5$526

Find flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$385
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$193
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$439
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Santa Barbara flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Santa Barbara flights.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/10

8:25 am-3:33 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/10

8:41 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/21

8:21 pm-6:49 am

1 stop7h 28m

$385

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/8

3:23 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/15

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$412

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/10

8:41 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/13

9:35 am-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$487

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/10

5:55 am-2:35 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/15

11:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$497

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/7

5:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/15

5:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$505

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/30

8:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/2

12:55 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$515

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/9

5:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/17

12:45 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 18m

$520

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/10

9:33 pm-9:32 am

3 stops38h 59m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$626
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/17

8:50 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$724

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Deals found on 11/4

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $398 and $582 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $385 on United Airlines (Dec 10-Dec 21).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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.

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

    United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara in just under 7h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 02m. 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 $376, respectively. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara for 71% 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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