$214+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SBA - DTW)
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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DTW
May 29 — Jun 51
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Detroit (DTW). 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 24, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $389 (Delta) |
One-way from | $214 (Delta) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $502 |
Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit
Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to DetroitExplore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 24, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 24, 2025.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/184:55 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Fri 6/277:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/23![Delta logo]()
$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/177:05 pmSBA - DTW
2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/2411:54 amDTW - SBA
2 stops9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/24![American Airlines logo]()
$455
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:27 pmSBA - DTW
1 stop7h 47mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/37:00 amDTW - SBA
1 stop13h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$732
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
Santa Barbara
Fly to
Detroit
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA - DTW
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Wed 6/18
4:55 pm-5:05 am
1 stop9h 10m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 6/27
7:00 am-12:00 pm
1 stop8h 00m
$389
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA - DTW
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Tue 6/17
7:05 pm-11:04 am
2 stops12h 59m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 6/24
11:54 am-6:19 pm
2 stops9h 25m
$455
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA - DTW
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Fri 7/11
4:50 pm-5:07 am
1 stop9h 17m
$214
Santa BarbaraDetroit
SBA - DTW
SBADTW
Santa Barbara
Fri 7/11
2:00 pm-1:08 pm
3 stops20h 08m
$427
Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Detroit
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Detroit in May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to DTW?
Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 24, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.
Rainfall in Detroit by month
Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.
Temperature in Detroit by month
Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated May 24, 2025.
Overall
8.0
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Overall
8.0
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Overall
8.0
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Overall
8.0
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
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Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Detroit
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$312 | Average$469 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$312 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$331 | Average$496 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |