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Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles from $149

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles departing on 9/22. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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6:00 am - 11:35 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 11:43 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$267American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 11:31 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:00 pm - 10:39 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
$267United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 9:03 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:39 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
$272United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 9:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
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
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 8:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 55m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
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
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 10:08 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 28m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
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
6:00 am - 11:35 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 4:55 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$297American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
3:33 pm - 9:03 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:11 pm - 11:56 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$297United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 11:43 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$302American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 10:08 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 28m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
12:42 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 17m1 stop Salt Lake City
$338Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14

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Alaska Airlines flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Detroit to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Oct 3
DTW5:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 33m
1 stop
SBA9:32 amSanta Barbara
Oct 10
SBA10:09 amSanta Barbara
16h 31m
1 stop
DTW5:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$385
Alaska Airlines
Sep 16
DTW7:01 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 33m
1 stop
SBA6:34 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 21
SBA7:24 pmSanta Barbara
18h 16m
1 stop
DTW4:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$403

Southwest flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Our best Southwest deals on Detroit to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 19
DTW5:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 40m
1 stop
SBA9:15 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 26
SBA7:10 amSanta Barbara
5h 50m
1 stop
DTW4:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$288
Southwest
Sep 19
DTW1:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 55m
2 stops
SBA8:15 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 26
SBA7:10 amSanta Barbara
5h 50m
1 stop
DTW4:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$293
Southwest
Sep 12
DTW1:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 55m
2 stops
SBA8:15 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 19
SBA7:10 amSanta Barbara
11h 50m
1 stop
DTW10:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$299

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
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DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/16

12:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$267

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/2

5:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop9h 06m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

1:00 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$267

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/2

2:07 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

1:00 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$272
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DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

5:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/26

7:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$288

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

1:20 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/26

7:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$293

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/15

5:40 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/23

12:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$297

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/26

6:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$297

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

3:33 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/19

1:11 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$297

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/15

10:21 am-6:58 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/23

12:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$302

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SBA Santa Barbara

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

5:40 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

12:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$338

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Detroit, with most prices found around $404. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of May, then departing from Detroit during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $406.

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Cheap Detroit to Santa Barbara (DTT to SBA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

7h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara takes 7h 01m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Santa Barbara.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara

  • How far is Detroit to Santa Barbara by plane?

    There are 2040.3 mi between Detroit and Santa Barbara. By plane, this route typically takes 7h 01m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara

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DeltaPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,508 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $305Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,111 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $376Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,941 reviews
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