Santa Barbara

$112+ Cheap flights from Michigan to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SBA
Mar 11 — Mar 181
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Michigan to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 5/123:52 pm
ORD
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SBA
1 stop8h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/183:56 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop5h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$223
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Fri 5/18:48 pm
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop23h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/66:00 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop11h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/6$230
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 5/123:52 pm
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/196:00 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$233
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:00 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/172:38 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop14h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/11:36 pm
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops10h 19m
Delta
Wed 5/612:39 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/6$242
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Wed 4/223:52 pm
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 4/266:00 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop29h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/7$250
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 3/25:29 pm
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop22h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/52:38 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop19h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 4/288:45 am
ORD
-
SBA
Nonstop4h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 5/212:32 pm
SBA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$259
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 5/117:59 pm
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop20h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/206:00 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 4/217:00 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2812:15 pm
SBA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Wed 4/86:00 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop8h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 4/118:31 pm
SBA
-
DTW
2 stops10h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Wed 4/86:04 am
DTW
-
SBA
1 stop9h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 4/111:02 pm
SBA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$333

Find flight deals from Michigan to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated February 9, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$223
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$112
(Expedia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$248
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From Michigan to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Michigan to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

8:50 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

2:53 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$223

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

8:50 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

2:53 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$223

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

7:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

12:39 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$237

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

1:36 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

12:39 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$242

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

3:52 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop29h 13m

$250

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

8:45 am-11:13 am

Nonstop4h 28m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

12:32 pm-6:32 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$259

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/11

8:31 pm-9:43 am

2 stops10h 12m

$328

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

7:18 am-1:49 pm

2 stops9h 31m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

12:32 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$328

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

6:04 am-12:12 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/11

1:02 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$333

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

6:02 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/13

7:13 pm-10:32 am

2 stops12h 19m

$338

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Santa Barbara (average of $82). Flying from Michigan to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 Michigan to Santa Barbara?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Michigan?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Michigan, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to Santa Barbara?

    A quick flight from Michigan to Santa Barbara can take about 6h 40m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $237. There are 1798 mi between Michigan and Santa Barbara. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to Santa Barbara?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Michigan to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Michigan to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Michigan to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Michigan to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Santa Barbara (average of $82). Flying from Michigan to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 4 airlines flying from Michigan to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$476Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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