Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara (DTW - SBA) from $211

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DTW — SBA
Sep 26 — Oct 31

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 2023: compare Detroit to Santa Barbara flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Santa Barbara.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$217

One-way from

$211
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Santa Barbara

DTW - LAX

Price

$217 - $495

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 34% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 28 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 $383 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $503 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 February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $370 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $159. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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 American Airlines flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Take a peek at the cheapest American Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Some of the best deals we've found on United Airlines flights traveling from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.

Cheap Detroit to Santa Barbara flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for DTW to SBA flights for September, October
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Detroit to Santa Barbara 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Santa Barbara from Detroit found for this year
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One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Detroit

The cheapest one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara
Users traveling one-way from Detroit to Santa Barbara can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Detroit to Santa Barbara flights by using the search form above.

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DTW - SBA

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/7

1 stop7h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/14

1 stop8h 28m

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DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/7

1 stop7h 27m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/14

2 stops11h 09m

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DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/7

2 stops11h 17m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/14

2 stops11h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/28

1 stop8h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/4

1 stop6h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

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DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/28

1 stop8h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/4

2 stops10h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/28

2 stops10h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/4

2 stops10h 10m

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DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/28

1 stop9h 27m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/3

2 stops18h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/28

1 stop7h 16m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/3

1 stop14h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/1

2 stops18h 14m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/10

2 stops18h 50m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

the plane and the first class section was older and less comfortable

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

the plane and the first class section was older and less comfortable

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

the plane and the first class section was older and less comfortable

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Detroit to Santa Barbara flights.

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 $381, but on average you can expect to pay $462.

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 $381. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $498 round trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What does DTW to SBA mean?

DTW and SBA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DTW to SBA refers to a flight route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

Alternative routes for Detroit to Santa Barbara

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit 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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$454Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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