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

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The best prices from Detroit All airports to Santa Barbara are usually found in August or October, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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

All the information you need to plan the best DTT to SBA flight in 2021: compare Detroit to Santa Barbara flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Santa Barbara.
DTT - SBA
Price
$347 - $609
SBA
Temperature
51.8 - 62.6 °F
SBA
Precipitation
0 - 3.5 inches

Popular in

November

High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise

Cheapest in

August

Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop

Average price

$609

Average for round-trip flights in November 2021

Round-trip from

$347

From Detroit (DTT) to Santa Barbara

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
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 40% 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 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 to Santa Barbara from $242 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $344 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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 58% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

August can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Detroit with a flight ticket averaging about $264. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $119. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

The best prices found for DTT to SBA flights for November, December
9 Dec - 12 Dec
$323pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8 Dec - 15 Dec
$326pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8 Dec - 15 Dec
$330pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Detroit All airports to Santa Barbara 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Santa Barbara from Detroit found for next year
9 Dec - 12 Dec
$323pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8 Dec - 15 Dec
$326pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8 Dec - 15 Dec
$330pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Last minute flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Late deals on round-trip flights to Santa Barbara from Detroit, departing today and this week
3 Dec - 6 Dec
$436pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3 Dec - 6 Dec
$439pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3 Dec - 6 Dec
$443pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SBA
Santa Barbara
SBA
Santa Barbara
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Detroit

The cheapest one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara
1:35 am - 8:45 am
Alaska Airlines
2 Stops
34h 10m
DTW - SBA
Alaska Airlines
$442
Alaska Airlines
2:30 am - 1:20 pm
United Airlines
2 Stops
13h 50m
DTW - SBA
United Airlines
$575
United
2:33 am - 8:11 am
American Airlines
1 Stop
8h 38m
DTW - SBA
American Airlines
$586

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Flight FAQs

From Detroit to Santa Barbara

Which airlines flying from Detroit 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 to Santa Barbara have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

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 $318, but on average you can expect to pay $361.

Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to Santa Barbara for under $500?

There are currently 7+ open flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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 $318 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $439. American Airlines is priced at 27% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $365. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Santa Barbara for a low price.

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $338, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $233. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Santa Barbara), is priced around $323.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

The most popular airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara are American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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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 need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Santa Barbara.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Detroit 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 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 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.

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

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Alternative routes for Detroit to Santa Barbara

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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 All airports 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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