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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit from $344

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Alaska Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 4:19 pm
SBA
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DTW
22h 34m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 1:53 pm
DTW
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SBA
23h 38m1 stop
$344Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 4:26 pm
SBA
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DTW
22h 48m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 1:49 pm
DTW
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SBA
23h 27m1 stop
$378Alaska Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:29 pm
SBA
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DTW
6h 29m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:04 pm
DTW
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SBA
8h 04m1 stop
$400United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15
American Airlines Logo
12:41 pm - 12:24 am
SBA
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DTW
8h 43m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:24 am - 11:36 am
DTW
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SBA
9h 12m1 stop
$404American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 10:25 pm
SBA
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DTW
11h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:04 pm
DTW
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SBA
8h 04m1 stop
$405United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15
American Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 9:14 am
SBA
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DTW
10h 26m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:24 am - 11:36 am
DTW
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SBA
9h 12m1 stop
$410American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 10:25 pm
SBA
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DTW
11h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 5:07 pm
DTW
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SBA
11h 07m2 stops
$422United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15
United Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 10:30 pm
SBA
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DTW
6h 31m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 11:44 pm
DTW
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SBA
12h 04m2 stops
$435United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21
United Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 10:07 am
SBA
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DTW
12h 16m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 1:15 pm
DTW
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SBA
10h 45m2 stops
$440United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21
Delta Logo
4:54 pm - 9:24 am
SBA
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DTW
13h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:30 am - 4:14 pm
DTW
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SBA
10h 44m2 stops
$457Delta
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20

United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 12
SBA5:00 amSanta Barbara
6h 29m
1 stop
DTW2:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 15
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 04m
1 stop
SBA12:04 pmSanta Barbara
$400
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United Airlines
Mar 12
SBA8:15 amSanta Barbara
11h 10m
2 stops
DTW10:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 15
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 04m
1 stop
SBA12:04 pmSanta Barbara
$405
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United Airlines
Mar 12
SBA8:15 amSanta Barbara
11h 10m
2 stops
DTW10:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 15
DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 07m
2 stops
SBA5:07 pmSanta Barbara
$422
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American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 16
SBA12:41 pmSanta Barbara
8h 43m
1 stop
DTW12:24 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Apr 20
DTW5:24 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 12m
1 stop
SBA11:36 amSanta Barbara
$404
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American Airlines
Apr 16
SBA7:48 pmSanta Barbara
10h 26m
2 stops
DTW9:14 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Apr 20
DTW5:24 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 12m
1 stop
SBA11:36 amSanta Barbara
$410
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American Airlines
May 22
SBA4:48 pmSanta Barbara
8h 42m
1 stop
DTW4:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
May 26
DTW5:39 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 40m
1 stop
SBA11:19 amSanta Barbara
$523
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 December 28, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

2:45 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop22h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

5:15 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop23h 38m

$344

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/12

2:38 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop22h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

5:22 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop23h 27m

$378

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/12

5:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$400

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/16

12:41 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

5:24 am-11:36 am

1 stop9h 12m

$404

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/12

8:15 am-10:25 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$405

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/16

7:48 pm-9:14 am

2 stops10h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

5:24 am-11:36 am

1 stop9h 12m

$410

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/12

8:15 am-10:25 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

9:00 am-5:07 pm

2 stops11h 07m

$422

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

12:59 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

2:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$435

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

6:51 pm-10:07 am

2 stops12h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

5:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$440

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA - DTW

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/16

4:54 pm-9:24 am

2 stops13h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

8:30 am-4:14 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$457

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Santa Barbara is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $353, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Santa Barbara during December instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $362.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $346. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Sunday is $420.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Santa Barbara in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $339 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $389. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Can stopping save me money on Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

6h 29m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 6h 29m
There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
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  • How far is Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is 2024.6 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 6h 29m.

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

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

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

    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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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DeltaPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,019 reviews
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9,113 reviews
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7.2
11,072 reviews
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