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Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles from $244

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American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 11:48 am
DTW
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SBA
8h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 10:32 am
SBA
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DTW
12h 37m
2 stops
$348American Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 am
DTW
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SBA
7h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 11:59 pm
SBA
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DTW
8h 24m
1 stop
$368Delta
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 5:29 pm
DTW
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SBA
27h 34m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 5:44 am
SBA
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DTW
8h 27m
1 stop
$373Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 4:04 pm
DTW
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SBA
10h 39m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 11:59 pm
SBA
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DTW
8h 24m
1 stop
$378Delta
Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
5:46 pm - 9:54 pm
DTW
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SBA
7h 08m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:39 pm - 11:58 pm
SBA
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DTW
8h 19m
1 stop
$383Delta
Fri, Apr 3 - Mon, Apr 13
American Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 11:19 pm
DTW
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SBA
12h 46m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 10:32 am
SBA
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DTW
12h 19m
2 stops
$384American Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
American Airlines Logo
6:09 am - 12:12 pm
DTW
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SBA
9h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 10:32 am
SBA
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DTW
12h 19m
2 stops
$385American Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 4:04 pm
DTW
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SBA
10h 39m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 11:59 pm
SBA
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DTW
8h 24m
1 stop
$388Delta
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
American Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 11:19 pm
DTW
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SBA
12h 46m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 9:13 am
SBA
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DTW
11h 00m
2 stops
$390American Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 6:16 pm
DTW
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SBA
14h 07m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:56 pm - 5:49 am
SBA
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DTW
34h 53m
2 stops
$398Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Tue, May 19

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to Santa Barbara flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 2
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 38m
1 stop
SBA11:48 amSanta Barbara
Apr 6
SBA6:55 pmSanta Barbara
12h 37m
2 stops
DTW10:32 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$348
American Airlines
Mar 14
DTW6:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 48m
1 stop
SBA10:56 pmSanta Barbara
Mar 21
SBA6:55 pmSanta Barbara
12h 01m
2 stops
DTW9:56 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$364
American Airlines
Apr 8
DTW1:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 46m
2 stops
SBA11:19 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 13
SBA7:13 pmSanta Barbara
12h 19m
2 stops
DTW10:32 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$384

Alaska Airlines flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Detroit to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
May 14
DTW7:09 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 07m
1 stop
SBA6:16 pmSanta Barbara
May 19
SBA3:56 pmSanta Barbara
34h 53m
2 stops
DTW5:49 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$398
Alaska Airlines
May 9
DTW7:09 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 10m
1 stop
SBA6:19 pmSanta Barbara
May 12
SBA7:07 pmSanta Barbara
19h 25m
1 stop
DTW5:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$403
Alaska Airlines
May 8
DTW5:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 05m
1 stop
SBA6:19 pmSanta Barbara
May 12
SBA7:07 pmSanta Barbara
19h 25m
1 stop
DTW5:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$413

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DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/2

6:10 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/6

6:55 pm-10:32 am

2 stops12h 37m

$348

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops7h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$368

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/17

4:55 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop27h 34m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/21

6:17 pm-5:44 am

1 stop8h 27m

$373

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/8

8:25 am-4:04 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/13

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$378

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/3

5:46 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/13

12:39 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$383

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

1:33 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops12h 46m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/13

7:13 pm-10:32 am

2 stops12h 19m

$384

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

6:09 am-12:12 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/13

7:13 pm-10:32 am

2 stops12h 19m

$385

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/8

8:25 am-4:04 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$388

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

1:33 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops12h 46m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/13

7:13 pm-9:13 am

2 stops11h 00m

$390

DetroitSanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/14

7:09 am-6:16 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/19

3:56 pm-5:49 am

2 stops34h 53m

$398

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Santa Barbara?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Detroit, with most prices found around $321. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of January, then departing from Detroit during the month December is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $358.

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

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Fastest flight time

6h 56m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara takes 6h 56m
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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  • 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 6h 56m.

  • 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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,279 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,193 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $353Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,283 reviews
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