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

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $351. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $389 and $497, respectively.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Detroit flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

When booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 58% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

To save up to 78% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 57 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Barbara to Detroit from $236 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $414 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $139.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Detroit 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 Santa Barbara-Detroit flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

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

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

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Round-trip from	$351 (American Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$406

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 28, 2025.

mar. 5/271:19 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

mar. 6/36:51 amDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$351

mar. 4/221:15 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 34mDelta

dom. 4/275:40 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 18mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$389

mié. 6/186:50 pmSBA - DTW

2 stops12h 16mUnited Airlines

vie. 6/276:06 amDTW - SBA

1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$497

mié. 4/210:55 amSBA - DTW

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

sáb. 4/58:00 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$675

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mar. 5/271:19 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

mar. 6/36:51 amDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$351

mar. 4/221:15 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 34mDelta

dom. 4/275:40 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 18mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$389

mié. 6/186:50 pmSBA - DTW

2 stops12h 16mUnited Airlines

vie. 6/276:06 amDTW - SBA

1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$497

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mié. 4/21:11 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 4/55:01 amDTW - SBA

1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$670

mié. 4/210:55 amSBA - DTW

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

sáb. 4/58:00 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$675

mar. 4/221:15 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 34mDelta

dom. 4/275:40 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 18mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$389

mar. 4/222:28 pmSBA - DTW

3 stops19h 39mUnited Airlines

dom. 4/276:00 amDTW - SBA

2 stops10h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$597

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SBA - DTW

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Santa Barbara

mar. 5/27

1:19 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 6/3

6:51 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 37m

$351

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

mar. 4/22

1:15 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 4/27

5:40 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$389

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

mié. 6/18

6:50 pm-10:06 am

2 stops12h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 6/27

6:06 am-11:58 am

1 stop8h 52m

$497

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Detroit 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 Santa Barbara-Detroit flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 SBA to DTT?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,896 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,896 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,896 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,896 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $351. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $389 and $497, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit 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 Santa Barbara to Detroit?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Santa Barbara to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$316	Average$418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$334	Average$541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$346	Average$531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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