What is the cheapest airline that flies from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

Delta and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Santa Barbara to Detroit

What airlines fly to Detroit?

Spirit Airlines, Delta and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Detroit from Santa Barbara according to our data. Spirit Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Detroit. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Detroit on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit?

The number of operators available for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit is 2 as of May 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$244 Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $518 to $440. The lowest price recently found on this route was $439.

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12:35 pm - 11:59 pm

SBA

DTW

8h 24m

1 stop

8:20 am - 11:55 am

DTW

SBA

6h 35m

1 stop

$439Delta

Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6

4:50 pm - 5:19 am

SBA

DTW

9h 29m

1 stop

7:00 am - 12:04 pm

DTW

SBA

8h 04m

1 stop

$442Delta

Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24

8:24 pm - 9:52 am

SBA

DTW

10h 28m

2 stops

7:05 am - 11:35 am

DTW

SBA

7h 30m

1 stop

$444United Airlines

Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6

9:40 am - 10:25 pm

SBA

DTW

9h 45m

2 stops

5:25 pm - 10:25 pm

DTW

SBA

8h 00m

1 stop

$447Southwest

Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24

9:50 am - 11:42 pm

SBA

DTW

10h 52m

2 stops

1:02 pm - 9:59 pm

DTW

SBA

11h 57m

2 stops

$450American Airlines

Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6

6:55 am - 8:30 pm

SBA

DTW

10h 35m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 10:10 pm

DTW

SBA

8h 10m

2 stops

$452Southwest

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

6:00 am - 4:58 pm

SBA

DTW

7h 58m

1 stop

7:47 am - 11:54 am

DTW

SBA

7h 07m

1 stop

$483American Airlines

Tue, Jun 16 - Thu, Jun 18

12:40 pm - 11:13 pm

SBA

DTW

7h 33m

1 stop

5:40 pm - 10:16 pm

DTW

SBA

7h 36m

1 stop

$487Delta

Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 6

11:30 am - 11:35 pm

SBA

DTW

9h 05m

1 stop

5:00 pm - 10:10 pm

DTW

SBA

8h 10m

2 stops

$492Southwest

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

10:25 am - 12:05 am

SBA

DTW

10h 40m

2 stops

4:00 pm - 11:30 pm

DTW

SBA

10h 30m

2 stops

$493Southwest

Tue, Jun 16 - Thu, Jun 18

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Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit

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Delta

Jun 18

SBA4:50 pmSanta Barbara

9h 29m

1 stop

DTW5:19 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jun 24

DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 04m

1 stop

SBA12:04 pmSanta Barbara

$442

Delta

Aug 1

SBA12:40 pmSanta Barbara

7h 33m

1 stop

DTW11:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Aug 6

DTW5:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 36m

1 stop

SBA10:16 pmSanta Barbara

$487

Delta

May 8

SBA12:35 pmSanta Barbara

8h 24m

1 stop

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

May 11

DTW5:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 07m

1 stop

SBA9:50 pmSanta Barbara

$991

Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Our best Southwest deals on Santa Barbara to Detroit flight tickets

Southwest

Jun 18

SBA9:40 amSanta Barbara

9h 45m

2 stops

DTW10:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jun 24

DTW5:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 00m

1 stop

SBA10:25 pmSanta Barbara

$447

Southwest

Sep 1

SBA6:55 amSanta Barbara

10h 35m

2 stops

DTW8:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sep 7

DTW5:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 10m

2 stops

SBA10:10 pmSanta Barbara

$452

Southwest

Sep 3

SBA11:30 amSanta Barbara

9h 05m

1 stop

DTW11:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sep 7

DTW5:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 10m

2 stops

SBA10:10 pmSanta Barbara

$492

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SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

8:20 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 35m

$439

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/18

4:50 pm-5:19 am

1 stop9h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/24

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$442

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

8:24 pm-9:52 am

2 stops10h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

7:05 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 30m

$444

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/18

9:40 am-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/24

5:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$447

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

9:50 am-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

1:02 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops11h 57m

$450

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/1

6:55 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

5:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$452

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/16

6:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/18

7:47 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 07m

$483

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/1

12:40 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

5:40 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$487

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/3

11:30 am-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

5:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$492

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/16

10:25 am-12:05 am

2 stops10h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/18

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$493

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Detroit

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit from Santa Barbara is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $179, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Detroit in March, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Santa Barbara to Detroit during December average around $245.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from Santa Barbara is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $353. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Santa Barbara to Detroit for around $446.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as $333. Flying to Detroit at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $414 on average. Flights to Detroit from Santa Barbara in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Can stopping save me money on Santa Barbara to Detroit flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Santa Barbara to Detroit flight.

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Fastest flight time	6h 31m
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The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit takes 6h 31m

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to Detroit.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit

How far is Santa Barbara to Detroit by plane?
Santa Barbara and Detroit are 2040.3 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 6h 31m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit?
Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit?
The number of operators available for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit is 2 as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Santa Barbara to Detroit?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Santa Barbara to Detroit is American Airlines (100% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $310	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,683 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $328	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,667 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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