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Cheapest round-trip
$288
Overall average: $487
Southwest
Sat 9/19Sat 9/26
DTW - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$149
United Airlines
Tue 9/22
DTW - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and Santa Barbara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $327 (round-trip)
Chicago (ORD)
Shortest trip • 7h 01m (one-way)
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May
Cheapest • 21% price drop
October
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara (DTW-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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5:35 pm - 9:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:10 am - 4:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$288Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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1:20 pm - 8:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 55m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:10 am - 4:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$293Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:00 am - 11:35 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:10 am - 4:55 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$297American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
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5:40 pm - 10:08 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 28m1 stop Salt Lake City
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12:42 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 17m1 stop Salt Lake City
$297Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
10:21 am - 6:58 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:25 pm - 11:43 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$302American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 10:08 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 28m1 stop Salt Lake City
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12:42 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 17m1 stop Salt Lake City
$338Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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7:01 am - 6:34 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
14h 33m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:24 pm - 4:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 16m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$403Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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8:45 am - 12:59 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 14m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:10 am - 4:06 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 56m1 stop San Francisco
$407United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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10:48 am - 10:03 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
14h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
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1:06 pm - 10:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
$412United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 10:08 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 28m1 stop Salt Lake City
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4:50 pm - 9:22 amSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 32m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$415Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara is May, where tickets cost $404 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $754 and $575 respectively.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$149
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Santa Barbara flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara was $149 for a one-way ticket and $288 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Santa Barbara?

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to Santa Barbara.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    Detroit and Santa Barbara are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and will be arriving at Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Santa Barbara, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $447 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $447 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Detroit (DTW)
Santa Barbara (SBA)