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Best Michigan Flight Deals from Santa Barbara

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids1 stop$357
Traverse City
Traverse City2 stops$349
Flint
Flint2 stops$753

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$156
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Detroit

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  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan?

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Santa Barbara to Michigan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Michigan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Michigan

  • High season is considered to be January, February and December. The cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara is May.
  • Morning departure is around 23% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 4 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Michigan

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Michigan. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4662 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
7.2Food
8.2Boarding
7.7Entertainment
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Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

6.0 GoodElizabeth, Dec 2024SFO - PHX
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Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I used to fly SWA all the time. I know the crew has their little acts that are often fun, and entertaining. On this flight one of the crew was just not nice. Very surprising.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Forget beverage, they didn't even have water for half the passangers?

Can not wait for seating change to reduce the amount of pre boards - it’s disheartening the abuse. And then then deplaning

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Coach seating is debilitating, neither my husband or I can walk the following day

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

I liked the screens in the seat headrest with movies to watch. I didn’t like being forced to check my carryon bag and being told there wasn’t room for my bag - when there were 5 bins sitting empty on takeoff. I didn’t like the “I don’t give a fig” attitude of the flight attendants and the delta gate attendants when I asked why they decided to put me out. They gave me a 1800 number to call but I can’t get a live person on the phone. Customer service is non existent. My business must not be that important to them.

The airplanes were so old and out-dated it was terrifying to fly on them.

Like all flights, the seats are small and not comfortable. My first leg was delayed but delta rebooked 2nd leg so my arrival at final destination was only 2 hours later than original flight.

Love delta but the delays and long waits for updates was just too much this time.

Flight was 3 hours late so only had an OK experience

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Plane was was better than th YVR to ORD flight but was a fraction of the distance. Fly your better planes on longer distance flights.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

It was fine. The flight attendant appeared to be in a bad mood but everything was fine.

Seats are outdated. Entertainment relies on personal device. Boarding was delayed due to inaccurate passenger tracking, resulted in late arrival at Reno.

Excellent staff helping my 96 year old senior promptly with her oxygen needs

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

After several delays and being rebooked onto a layer flight, I had to speak to three AA agents for baggage claim to get an attendant. All were in foul mode and reluctant to assist or offer any assistance.

Multiple maintenance delays and the missed and rebooked connection changed gates at least 6 times including one which had us walking 20 minutes to another terminal and then back again. Seated our family of three in different middle seats throughout the plane and then there was an empty seat next to me. Very long travel day which I would have never agreed to if I knew the itinerary would be changed at 5 am, 2 hours before takeoff.

It was as expected for such a short flight. No complaints

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Not too impressed with them to be honest. They had forgotten my gf meal, despite the fact that the app had notified me that it was sorted. Apparently there is a ‘glitch’ in the system, according to one of the stewardesses, and has been for a while. Also the legroom in economy is way too small (and I’m a slight person) and are very uncomfortable. An extra Internal flight I booked via the app, had not even given me the option to order a meal, so was unaware of that and left without food on a 9 hr. flight !! Don’t think I’ll use AA again after this.

The flight was uneventful. What was a problem was I was delayed getting home one entire day because the flight from Sacramento was delayed. That made getting to my connecting flight impossible. I had to stay another night at the hotel and incur that expense as a result.

VERY disappointed at the agent checking in my luggage. I know that the weight limit is 23 kg, a little over 50 pounds (50.71 pounds). Yet the agent kept repeating "50 pounds". So I said, the limit is 23 kg, and she had the audacity to say 'no, it is 22 kg!" Imagine my surprise. Was she ignorant or was she poorly trained? Not sure. The boarding process was pretty good. The speakers were loud enough so I still could hear them despite inconsiderate passengers continuing to speak while the announcements were going on. During the flight, the teenage girl sitting behind me kept pressing her feet to the back of my chair. I turned around several times, yet she did not get the hint. I did not make a fuss since I sense I had a bad streak that night with AA, so I just did the best I can to lean forward and not let that bother me.

3 hours late. Second consecutive time this month that a flight from DFW was delayed 3+ hours.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/11Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 07mSBA-ORD
2/12Wed
2 stopsDelta
11h 30mORD-SBA
$324
2/11Tue
2 stopsDelta
9h 44mSBA-ORD
2/12Wed
2 stopsDelta
11h 30mORD-SBA
$329
2/5Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
20h 21mSBA-ORD
2/12Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 44mORD-SBA
$334
2/4Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 55mSBA-TVC
2/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 35mTVC-SBA
$349
2/13Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 25mSBA-DTW
2/18Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 38mDTW-SBA
$351
3/5Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 32mSBA-ORD
3/9Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 54mORD-SBA
$353
2/4Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
20h 38mSBA-ORD
2/5Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
24h 01mORD-SBA
$377
3/4Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 53mSBA-TVC
3/11Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
13h 16mTVC-SBA
$384
2/18Tue
2 stopsSouthwest
9h 10mSBA-ORD
2/22Sat
1 stopSouthwest
9h 55mORD-SBA
$397
5/8Thu
1 stopSouthwest
9h 20mSBA-ORD
5/12Mon
1 stopSouthwest
7h 20mORD-SBA
$409

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Barbara to Michigan found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/11Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
17h 26mSBA-DTW
$156
3/10Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
17h 26mSBA-DTW
$157
3/12Wed
1 stopDelta
6h 47mSBA-DTW
$177
3/18Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 13mSBA-GRR
$179
4/28Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 03mSBA-ORD
$182
3/11Tue
2 stopsDelta
10h 35mSBA-DTW
$182
3/10Mon
2 stopsSouthwest
8h 40mSBA-DTW
$219
4/28Mon
2 stopsSouthwest
14h 25mSBA-ORD
$254
3/8Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 49mSBA-DTW
$260
3/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
8h 51mSBA-DTW
$265

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Last minute flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Santa Barbara to Michigan that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/26Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 38mSBA-DTW
2/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 28mDTW-SBA
$740
1/26Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 38mSBA-DTW
1/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 08mDTW-SBA
$745
1/26Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 38mSBA-DTW
2/2Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 28mDTW-SBA
$795
1/25Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 48mSBA-DTW
2/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 28mDTW-SBA
$856
1/25Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 04mSBA-DTW
2/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 28mDTW-SBA
$861
1/25Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 39mSBA-DTW
2/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 45mDTW-SBA
$866
1/25Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 48mSBA-DTW
2/2Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 28mDTW-SBA
$911
1/25Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 01mSBA-DTW
1/31Fri
multi-stopDelta
11h 49mDTW-SBA
$942
1/25Sat
multi-stopDelta
10h 35mSBA-DTW
1/31Fri
multi-stopDelta
10h 55mDTW-SBA
$947
1/26Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
25h 32mSBA-DTW
2/1Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 01mDTW-SBA
$1,251

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