Cheap flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara (DTT - SBA) from $168

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DTT — SBA
May 19 — May 261

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 14, 2024.

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Cheapest in

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Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$199
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
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From Detroit (DTT) to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 24% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 83% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 48 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Detroit to Santa Barbara from $283 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $419 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

November can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Detroit with a flight ticket averaging about $311. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $131. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Santa Barbara (DTT - SBA)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Santa Barbara in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Detroit and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sun 11/37:30 amDTW - SBA
2 stops16h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/82:00 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops29h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$679
Tue 7/309:01 amDTW - SBA
2 stops17h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:15 amSBA - DTW
3 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$680
Tue 7/309:01 amDTW - SBA
2 stops17h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:15 amSBA - DTW
3 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$681
Sun 11/311:30 amDTW - SBA
2 stops15h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/82:00 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops29h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$692
Thu 6/68:51 amDTW - SBA
2 stops18h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/21:47 pmSBA - DTW
3 stops20h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$779
Thu 8/299:25 amDTW - SBA
3 stops17h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/21:15 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$801
Sun 10/66:00 amDTW - SBA
2 stops20h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/96:15 amSBA - DTW
3 stops37h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$813

Cheap Delta flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Detroit and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Delta flights traveling from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 7/306:10 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Wed 8/211:20 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/14$326
Tue 7/304:00 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 43mDelta
Wed 8/211:20 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/14$331
Tue 6/2512:15 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Thu 7/111:45 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/13$361
Fri 6/212:25 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Mon 6/241:15 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/13$406
Thu 6/138:20 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Sun 6/161:15 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/14$512
Thu 6/133:57 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 51mDelta
Sun 6/161:15 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/14$583
Thu 6/133:57 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 51mDelta
Sun 6/166:00 amSBA - DTW
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/14$676

Cheap Detroit to Santa Barbara flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Prices were last updated on May 14, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 6/2512:15 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Thu 7/111:45 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/13$361
Tue 6/256:10 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/116:38 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$396
Tue 6/257:00 amDTW - SBA
2 stops11h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/116:38 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$405
Fri 6/212:25 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Mon 6/241:15 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/13$406
Mon 6/106:10 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/256:39 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$410
Mon 6/105:17 amDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/256:39 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$425
Thu 6/62:57 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/26:38 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$432
Thu 6/62:57 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/26:38 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$436
Mon 6/105:17 amDTW - SBA
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/2512:15 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$476

Detroit to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 7/306:10 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Wed 8/211:20 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/13$326
Tue 7/304:00 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 43mDelta
Wed 8/211:20 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/13$331
Wed 7/246:10 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Mon 8/191:20 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/14$338
Wed 7/243:00 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/196:49 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$342
Tue 7/303:38 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/216:49 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$343
Sun 10/64:23 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/96:20 amSBA - DTW
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$356
Tue 6/2512:15 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Thu 7/111:45 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/13$361
Tue 7/303:38 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/216:49 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$363
Wed 7/243:00 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/196:49 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$381

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Detroit

Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Users can also find round-trip Detroit to Santa Barbara flights by using the search form above.
Wed 6/1212:23 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops11h 56mDelta
Deal found 5/13$168
Wed 6/127:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/13$199
Sun 6/167:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/13$203
Sun 6/1612:23 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops11h 56mDelta
Deal found 5/14$208
Sun 6/164:57 pmDTW - SBA
3 stops31h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$513
Sun 6/167:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/14$633
Sat 6/153:28 pmDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$638
Sat 6/1512:15 pmDTW - SBA
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/14$658
Wed 6/128:40 amDTW - SBA
3 stops15h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$753

Find flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara within your budget

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, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.

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$326 - $679

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/30

1 stop8h 33m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/21

1 stop7h 30m

$326

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/30

2 stops10h 43m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/21

1 stop7h 30m

$331

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/30

2 stops9h 44m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/21

2 stops11h 41m

$343

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/6

1 stop6h 48m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/9

1 stop6h 53m

$356

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/25

2 stops12h 04m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

1 stop7h 09m

$361

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/30

2 stops9h 44m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/21

2 stops11h 41m

$363

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/6

1 stop6h 48m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/9

2 stops12h 19m

$391

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/21

1 stop9h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/24

1 stop7h 44m

$406

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySanta Barbara

DTW - SBA

DTWSBA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/3

2 stops16h 46m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/8

2 stops29h 29m

$679

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Deals found on 5/14

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara is currently $441 while a round-trip flight costs $395. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $541). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$359

February

$394

March

$446

April

$456

May

$450

June

$541

July

$505

August

$430

September

$400

October

$417

November

$449

December

$426

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated May 14, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.4
Good
10,959 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.3
Good
14,561 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $326, but on average you can expect to pay $409.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Santa Barbara is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $326 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $343 and $679 round-trip. Delta is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does DTW to SBA mean?

    This is defined as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). Codes like Santa Barbara Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Detroit to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/14.

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