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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit from $140

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit departing on 10/20. 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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American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 11:38 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$267American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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5:00 am - 2:33 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:26 am - 12:54 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$267United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
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5:00 am - 6:11 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:26 am - 12:54 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$272United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 9:21 amSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 34m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:51 am - 11:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$272American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 11:38 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 6:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$272American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 9:21 amSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 34m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
10:22 am - 6:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$277American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 11:58 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:34 am - 11:31 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$303United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19
Delta Logo
12:53 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 06m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
12:15 pm - 4:06 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 51m1 stop Salt Lake City
$307Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 4
Delta Logo
12:53 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 06m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 4:06 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 41m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
$312Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 4
Delta Logo
5:52 am - 7:57 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 05m2 stops Salt Lake City Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 4:06 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 41m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
$317Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 4

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Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Delta deals on Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Delta
Oct 15
SBA12:53 pmSanta Barbara
8h 06m
1 stop
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 4
DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 51m
1 stop
SBA4:06 pmSanta Barbara
$307
Delta
Oct 15
SBA12:53 pmSanta Barbara
8h 06m
1 stop
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 4
DTW7:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 41m
2 stops
SBA4:06 pmSanta Barbara
$312
Delta
Oct 15
SBA5:52 amSanta Barbara
11h 05m
2 stops
DTW7:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 4
DTW7:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 41m
2 stops
SBA4:06 pmSanta Barbara
$317

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
Oct 15
SBA6:47 pmSanta Barbara
11h 34m
2 stops
DTW9:21 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 4
DTW5:51 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 54m
1 stop
SBA11:45 amSanta Barbara
$272
American Airlines
Oct 29
SBA6:47 pmSanta Barbara
11h 34m
2 stops
DTW9:21 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 31
DTW10:22 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 53m
2 stops
SBA6:15 pmSanta Barbara
$277
American Airlines
Sep 12
SBA12:25 pmSanta Barbara
8h 18m
1 stop
DTW11:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 18
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 35m
1 stop
SBA11:35 amSanta Barbara
$303

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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 August 13, 2026.
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Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/29

12:35 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/31

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 45m

$267

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/24

5:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

7:26 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$267

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/24

5:00 am-6:11 pm

2 stops10h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

7:26 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$272

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/15

6:47 pm-9:21 am

2 stops11h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/4

5:51 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 54m

$272

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/29

12:35 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/31

10:00 am-6:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$272

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/29

6:47 pm-9:21 am

2 stops11h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/31

10:22 am-6:15 pm

2 stops10h 53m

$277

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

12:33 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

7:34 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 57m

$303
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Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/15

12:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/4

12:15 pm-4:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$307

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/15

12:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/4

7:25 am-4:06 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$312

Santa BarbaraDetroit

SBA Santa Barbara - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SBADTW

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/15

5:52 am-7:57 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/4

7:25 am-4:06 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$317

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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 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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $179, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, 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 March, still average around $293.

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 Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $530. 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 $641.

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 evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $480 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $590. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How have Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SBA to DTW) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

6h 33m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 6h 33m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • 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 33m.

  • 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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,911 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $382Free CancellationRating
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