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$203+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara (DTT - SBA)

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DTT — SBA
oct. 28 — nov. 41
lun. 10/28
lun. 11/4
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 octubre 23, 2024.

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3 stars

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Round-trip from

$424
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$203
(Delta)
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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 octubre 23, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
mié. 11/69:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/105:00 amSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$526
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
mié. 11/67:45 amDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/107:06 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops12h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$531
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/286:20 amDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
lun. 1/67:10 amSBA - DTW
2 stops12h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$656
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
sáb. 12/287:14 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops25h 57mAlaska Airlines
lun. 1/612:58 pmSBA - DTW
3 stops31h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,023

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 2/20

1 stop28h 48m

Santa Barbara

lun. 2/24

1 stop17h 26m

$424

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 2/20

1 stop11h 05m

Santa Barbara

lun. 2/24

1 stop8h 45m

$426

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/6

1 stop7h 09m

Santa Barbara

dom. 11/10

1 stop7h 54m

$526

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/6

1 stop7h 51m

Santa Barbara

dom. 11/10

2 stops12h 08m

$531

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Deals found on 10/22

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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-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-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 DTT 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 octubre 23, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Santa Barbara in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 octubre 23, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,885 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $424, but on average you can expect to pay $476.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to Santa Barbara for under $700?

    There are currently 1+ open flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Santa Barbara is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $424 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $426 and $526 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Santa Barbara one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $203. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Santa Barbara for a low price.

  • What does DTW to SBA mean?

    This is defined as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). Codes like Santa Barbara Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Detroit to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/22.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 2,464,459 searches. Data last updated octubre 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$321Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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