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Cheapest round-trip
$379
Overall average: $554
American Airlines
Sat 9/12Wed 9/16
DTW - SBP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$261
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/27
DTW - SBP • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $379 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and San Luis Obispo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $409 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo (DTW-SBP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to San Luis Obispo

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:11 pm
DTW
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SBP
7h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 11:43 pm
SBP
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DTW
8h 12m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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8:10 am - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SBP
6h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:51 pm - 10:57 pm
SBP
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DTW
7h 06m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SBP
6h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:29 pm - 10:56 pm
SBP
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DTW
7h 27m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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6:00 am - 11:48 am
DTW
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SBP
8h 48m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:26 am
SBP
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DTW
12h 36m
2 stops
$384American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 4:54 pm
DTW
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SBP
30h 56m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 5:22 am
SBP
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DTW
7h 45m
1 stop
$450Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 7:47 pm
DTW
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SBP
10h 12m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:52 am - 10:39 pm
SBP
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DTW
8h 47m
2 stops
$460United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 1
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12:35 pm - 9:00 pm
DTW
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SBP
11h 25m
2 stops
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5:00 am - 5:00 pm
SBP
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DTW
9h 00m
2 stops
$461United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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12:58 pm - 4:54 pm
DTW
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SBP
30h 56m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 9:38 pm
SBP
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DTW
25h 04m
2 stops
$489Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
3:33 pm - 9:00 pm
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SBP
8h 27m
1 stop
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12:55 pm - 10:38 pm
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DTW
6h 43m
1 stop
$489United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 4:54 pm
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SBP
12h 53m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 5:22 am
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DTW
7h 45m
1 stop
$501Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to San Luis Obispo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Luis Obispo from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $454 and $568 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $379 on American Airlines (Aug 27-Aug 30).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo?

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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo is May, where tickets cost $388 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $696 and $651 respectively.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$261
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo

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FAQs for booking Detroit to San Luis Obispo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Luis Obispo was $261 for a one-way ticket and $379 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and San Luis Obispo?

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to San Luis Obispo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and San Luis Obispo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $567 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $462 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to San Luis Obispo?

    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 San Luis Obispo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo?

    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 San Luis Obispo with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and SBP 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 San Luis Obispo?

    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 San Luis Obispo from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Detroit to San Luis Obispo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to San Luis Obispo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to San Luis Obispo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 10062 reviews
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8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
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The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
ORD - SFO
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The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

The seats were uncomfortable, as if the cushions haven't been switched out in many years. I felt like I was on an old bus. The food was delicious. thank you. Onboard entertainment, very limited. Unless you like violent movies. Why in the world would you have such severely violent movies on a plane? if you don't want to see such things, you don't have a choice. Have you considered that when choosing entertainment? Good god. Why would you have the Godfather? Or black women being brutally beaten with a club? Why in the hell would you put that kind of material on a plane? As for Kayak: Why when I ordered Qantas, was the plane on United?

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

Staff friendly and app worked really well. Modest delays were frustrating

Great, smooth flight. I did think there would be an outlet to use to plug in to at the seat.

Horrible. No AC. No Air inside the plane. We had to deplane twice! It is late almost 5 hrs in total. I almost passed out and about to call 911. I asked the crew to be honest and open the door. The lady next to me was lay down in the floor due to heat and no air inside the plane. I got headaches, can’t wait the replacement flight about midnight Dallas time. I end it up rebook for next day flight and stay overnight using my own pocket in a hotel nearby due to headaches and can’t breath. I still have a headache this morning. Still not decided yes how to file this issue to AA and/or FAA.

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

It was on time, which is always a good thing. There wasn’t any food hence my okay rating.

Dallas Hub. American taking ownership for their screwups instead of blaming their contractors and customers, trading their people, their call in service, reservation agents and their ticketing process. Make sure wheelchairs are available especially when the request is in their record.

It was a crazy day with a lot of delays and gate changes. Not a huge fan of the Charlotte hub at all.

We have been delayed and postponed 2days and nights…and still do not have our flight until tomorrow..

American Airlines is awful!! Will never fly with them again. Connection flight left early leaving 22 people in Charlotte with no way to get to Key West for 24 hours. Would not provide hotel or any other accommodations. Bags were delayed two days.

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