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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit (SBA - DTT) from $159

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — DTT
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Detroit (DTT). 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 June 9, 2024.

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Average price

$583

Round-trip from

$231
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From Santa Barbara to Detroit (DTT)
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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 139% 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 95% 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 $259 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $421 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 December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $133.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to DTT?

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

Cheap Santa Barbara to Detroit flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Detroit specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Detroit in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 7/47:35 amSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Fri 7/57:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/8$318
Sat 7/136:40 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/165:31 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$322
Thu 7/46:00 amSBA - DTW
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Fri 7/57:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/8$323
Sat 7/136:40 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/165:31 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$327
Tue 7/167:35 amSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Thu 7/256:10 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/8$352
Tue 7/167:35 amSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Thu 7/2512:28 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops11h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/8$357
Sat 7/136:40 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/163:00 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$372
Thu 7/251:45 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Mon 7/294:00 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/8$391
Thu 7/46:00 amSBA - DTW
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Fri 7/512:15 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops12h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/8$402

Santa Barbara to Detroit 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Detroit in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Detroit in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 7/47:35 amSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Fri 7/57:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/8$318
Sat 7/136:40 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/165:31 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$322
Thu 7/46:00 amSBA - DTW
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Fri 7/57:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/8$323
Sat 7/136:40 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/165:31 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$327
Fri 8/231:45 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Tue 8/272:26 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/8$338
Fri 8/237:35 amSBA - DTW
2 stops13h 03mDelta
Tue 8/276:10 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/9$343
Fri 8/237:35 amSBA - DTW
2 stops13h 03mDelta
Tue 8/275:50 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops8h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/8$348
Tue 7/167:35 amSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Thu 7/256:10 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/8$352
Tue 7/167:35 amSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Thu 7/2512:28 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops11h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/8$357

One-way flights to Detroit from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Those needing a return flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit can use the search form above.
Thu 7/45:15 amSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$159
Thu 7/46:00 amSBA - DTW
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/8$164
Thu 7/251:45 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/8$193
Thu 7/256:38 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$198
Thu 6/2712:15 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$313
Fri 6/284:11 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops15h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$408
Fri 6/286:00 amSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/7$409
Thu 6/274:11 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops21h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$464
Thu 7/46:30 amSBA - DTW
3 stops14h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$469

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit 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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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$318 - $453

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Price

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/4

1 stop8h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/5

1 stop8h 16m

$318

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/13

1 stop7h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/16

1 stop8h 56m

$322

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/4

2 stops10h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/5

1 stop8h 16m

$323

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/13

2 stops11h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/16

1 stop8h 56m

$327

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

1 stop7h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/27

1 stop8h 33m

$338

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

2 stops13h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/27

1 stop8h 33m

$343

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

2 stops13h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/27

2 stops8h 53m

$348

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/13

2 stops11h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/16

2 stops10h 22m

$372

Santa BarbaraDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/23

2 stops12h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/27

3 stops15h 45m

$453

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Deals found on 6/8

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Detroit flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit

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Temperature and rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DTT

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Detroit 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $318, but on average you can expect to pay $375.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $318. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $322 and $453, respectively. Delta is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $159. Delta flights start at $164 while deals on American Airlines start at $198 one-way.

  • What does SBA to DTW mean?

    Great question - SBA to DTW just means Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Detroit flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Detroit flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Detroit flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Detroit flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Detroit flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit (average of $223). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit. 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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$410Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$424Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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