Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara (DTT - SBA) from $179

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 12/6. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DTT — SBA
Dec 12 — Dec 191

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

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 December 7, 2023.

Round-trip from

$217
From Detroit (DTT) to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 83% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 60% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 44 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 to Santa Barbara from $297 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $432 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

February can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Detroit with a flight ticket averaging about $310. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $141. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Santa Barbara (DTT - SBA)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Santa Barbara at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

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Cheap Detroit to Santa Barbara flights in December & January 2023

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Detroit to Santa Barbara 2023 flight deals

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One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Detroit

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Find flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara within your budget

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Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$332 - $685

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/17

2 stops13h 02m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/20

1 stop6h 05m

$332

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/17

2 stops13h 02m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/20

2 stops13h 27m

$335

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/22

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/25

1 stop9h 30m

$357

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/22

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/25

2 stops9h 19m

$360

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/22

2 stops12h 50m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/25

2 stops9h 19m

$364

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/1

1 stop7h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/4

1 stop6h 39m

$397

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/1

1 stop9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/4

2 stops13h 12m

$400

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/17

1 stop7h 28m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/19

2 stops14h 07m

$541

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/17

1 stop27h 19m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/19

1 stop18h 59m

$685

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Deals found on 12/6

Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara is currently 366.44 USD while a round-trip flight costs 419.00 USD. Price data was last updated on December 3, 2023.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $392). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $598). 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.

January

$392

February

$433

March

$454

April

$447

May

$480

June

$598

July

$534

August

$442

September

$397

October

$423

November

$444

December

$426

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 7, 2023.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

7.4
Good
1,902 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

7.2
Good
2,645 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

Average temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. July sees the highest average temperature while January sees the lowest average temperature. Temperature data was last updated on December 3, 2023.

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

Average rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Keep in mind the precipitation totals in Santa Barbara when planning your trip. Santa Barbara sees an average of 1.23 precipitation per year with the most occurring in February. Precipitation data was last updated on December 3, 2023.

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

Related info for your journey

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

Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $332, but on average you can expect to pay $512.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $332 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $397 and $685 round-trip.

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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$387Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$438Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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