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

Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Santa Barbara is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $389 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $396 and $411 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is priced at 26% 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 Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $308. 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 is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons 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 Detroit to Santa Barbara?

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

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

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 37% 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 81% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 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 $251 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $445 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

September can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Detroit with a flight ticket averaging about $308. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $118. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Detroit-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Detroit-Santa Barbara 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 Detroit-Santa Barbara 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 Detroit to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$389 (Alaska Airlines)
One-way from	$308 (Southwest)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$492

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

Mon 12/301:05 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop10h 50mSouthwest

Sat 1/411:05 amSBA - DTW

2 stops11h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/18

$721

Thu 12/194:24 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop8h 04mDelta

Wed 12/257:15 amSBA - DTW

1 stop10h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$741

Thu 12/196:00 amDTW - SBA

2 stops15h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/255:00 amSBA - DTW

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$746

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Wed 1/154:42 pmDTW - SBA

2 stops22h 38mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/214:19 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop20h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$389

Tue 1/145:45 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Sat 1/257:15 amSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$396

Mon 2/246:53 amDTW - SBA

1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/19:59 amSBA - DTW

2 stops10h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$411

Wed 1/155:00 pmDTW - SBA

2 stops9h 59mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/216:20 amSBA - DTW

2 stops12h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$421

Wed 2/268:55 amDTW - SBA

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Mon 3/31:40 pmSBA - DTW

2 stops7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/18

$436

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Tue 1/145:45 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Sat 1/257:15 amSBA - DTW

1 stop6h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$396

Wed 1/154:42 pmDTW - SBA

2 stops22h 38mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/214:19 pmSBA - DTW

1 stop20h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$389

Wed 1/155:00 pmDTW - SBA

2 stops9h 59mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/216:20 amSBA - DTW

2 stops12h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$421

Fri 1/175:00 amDTW - SBA

1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/194:25 pmSBA - DTW

2 stops13h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$431

Fri 1/175:35 amDTW - SBA

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

Sun 1/1911:15 amSBA - DTW

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/18

$456

One-way flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara
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Fri 3/217:20 amDTW - SBA

2 stops10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$308

Fri 3/215:10 pmDTW - SBA

1 stop28h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$393

Fri 3/215:40 amDTW - SBA

3 stops21h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$648

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/15

4:42 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops22h 38m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/21

4:19 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$389

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/14

5:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/25

7:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$396

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/24

6:53 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/1

9:59 am-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$411

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/15

5:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 59m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/21

6:20 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$421

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/26

8:55 am-3:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/3

1:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops7h 25m

$436

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/21

7:20 am-3:00 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$308

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/21

5:10 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$393

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/21

5:40 am-11:45 pm

3 stops21h 05m

$648

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Deals found on 12/17

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	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.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Santa Barbara 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 Detroit-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 DTT to SBA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,552 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,600 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,048 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,836 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Santa Barbara is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $389 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $396 and $411 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is priced at 26% 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 Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $308. 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.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Detroit to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$321	Average$448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$331	Average$479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$356	Average$574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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