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$156+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Michigan

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DTW
janv. 26 — févr. 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Michigan (USMI). 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 janvier 21, 2025.

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$331
(Delta)

One-way from

$156
(Alaska Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/57:15 amSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 10mDelta
mer. 2/122:25 pmORD - SBA
2 stops11h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/21$331
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mer. 2/54:19 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop20h 21mAlaska Airlines
mer. 2/127:45 amORD - SBA
1 stop9h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/610:08 amSBA - SBN
2 stops8h 33mUnited Airlines
lun. 2/1011:30 amSBN - SBA
2 stops12h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/241:30 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 47mDelta
lun. 3/315:40 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 1/21$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/56:00 amSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
dim. 3/96:15 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/1512:33 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
lun. 2/175:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
mar. 2/41:10 pmSBA - GRR
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
sam. 2/83:36 pmGRR - SBA
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mar. 2/410:08 amSBA - DTW
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
sam. 2/82:30 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 4/197:08 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
ven. 4/258:35 amORD - SBA
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
jeu. 5/812:20 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
lun. 5/126:15 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$409
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mar. 5/276:15 amSBA - DTW
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
mar. 6/34:05 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/147:43 pmSBA - TVC
2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines
lun. 8/183:48 pmTVC - SBA
2 stops9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$559

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan 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 janvier 21, 2025.

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Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

mer. 2/5

7:15 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 2/12

2:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$331

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

mer. 2/5

4:19 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 2/12

7:45 am-3:29 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$334

Santa BarbaraSouth Bend

SBA - SBN

SBASBN

Santa Barbara

jeu. 2/6

10:08 am-9:41 pm

2 stops8h 33m

South Bend/Michiana

lun. 2/10

11:30 am-9:28 pm

2 stops12h 58m

$349

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

lun. 3/24

1:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/31

5:40 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$351

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

mer. 3/5

6:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 3/9

6:15 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$353

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

sam. 2/15

12:33 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 2/17

5:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop9h 31m

$354

Santa BarbaraGrand Rapids

SBA - GRR

SBAGRR

Santa Barbara

mar. 2/4

1:10 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

sam. 2/8

3:36 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$357

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

mar. 2/4

10:08 am-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sam. 2/8

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$367

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

sam. 4/19

7:08 pm-5:11 am

1 stop8h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 4/25

8:35 am-3:33 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$395

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

jeu. 5/8

12:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/12

6:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 20m

$409

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Michigan from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan (average of $257). Flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan 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 MI?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Michigan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janvier 21, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Michigan by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Michigan 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 Michigan when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Michigan by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Michigan, 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 Michigan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Michigan. 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 Michigan. Reviews last updated janvier 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Santa Barbara to Michigan have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Michigan. 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 from for flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan?

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $156 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $177 and American Airlines from $179 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Santa Barbara - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Santa Barbara - Flint Bishop, Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Santa Barbara to Michigan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan (average of $257). Flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan. 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 janvier 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$431Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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