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Cheapest round-trip
$286
Typical prices: $395-$595
Southwest
Wed 12/5Wed 12/12
DTW - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$160
Typical prices: $229-$401
United Airlines
Fri 11/9
DTW - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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April
Cheapest • 11% price drop
November
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $327 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara (DTW-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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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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7:00 am - 10:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$286Southwest
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23
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7:17 am - 11:58 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:43 pm - 10:51 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 08m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$297American Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23
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7:00 am - 1:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 2:49 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
$297United Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 23
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6:06 pm - 10:20 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 14m1 stop Salt Lake City
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12:40 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 19m1 stop Salt Lake City
$297Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:40 am - 3:20 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:00 am - 10:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$297Southwest
Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 23
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 4:07 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 37m1 stop Salt Lake City
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4:58 pm - 9:30 amSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 32m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$302Delta
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23
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8:00 am - 6:32 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
13h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:43 pm - 10:51 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 08m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$302American Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23
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8:00 am - 6:32 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
13h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:00 am - 9:57 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 57m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$307American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 12:59 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:56 pm - 11:57 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$309United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 9:20 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 5:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$362Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara typically range from $395 to $595. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $286, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 27% higher.

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara at $418 round-trip.
•July ($754) and September ($654) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 80% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$160
Beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 51% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

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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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara takes 00m, covering 2,032 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara range from $395 to $595, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $395 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $286 to $1,478. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $420, which is 53% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)?

    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 18% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $376 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $596, a difference of $220.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 59m, compared with 7h 05m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 25m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Santa Barbara?

    Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $376, about $220 less than Thursday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Santa Barbara trip for April. Fares historically average $418 round-trip in that month - typically $336 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Barbara Airport.

    • The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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