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Santa Barbara, California

Private charter · DTW → SBA

Detroit to Santa Barbara

2,033 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Detroit to Santa Barbara, door to door faster.

Trade about 42½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Detroit to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in Santa Barbara, 2,033 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
2,033 mi
Flight
—
Driving
42½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DTWDetroitSBASanta Barbara
DTW → SBA2,033 miles direct

Departing Detroit

Airports in Detroit

  • DTW

    Major airport

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    Detroit · KDTW

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    12,003 ft

  • DET

    Commercial airport

    Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport

    Detroit · KDET

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    5,092 ft

  • MTC

    Commercial airport

    Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport

    Mount Clemens · KMTC

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • YIP

    Commercial airport

    Willow Run Airport

    Detroit · KYIP

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    7,543 ft

  • PTK

    Commercial airport

    Oakland County International Airport

    Pontiac · KPTK

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    6,521 ft

Arriving Santa Barbara

Airports in Santa Barbara

  • SBA

    Commercial airport

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    Santa Barbara · KSBA

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    6,037 ft

When you land

Things to do in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara sits on a rare south-facing stretch of the California coast, between the Pacific and the steep Santa Ynez Mountains. After an earthquake in 1925, the city rebuilt in a cohesive Spanish Colonial Revival style, and its white stucco walls and red tile roofs remain its signature. UC Santa Barbara in neighboring Goleta supports a research and technology community, while tourism, wine, real estate and the estates of Montecito, home to many well-known names, shape the local economy.

  1. 01

    Old Mission Santa Barbara

    Founded in 1786, the “Queen of the Missions” overlooks the city with its twin bell towers, and self-guided tours visit its church, cemetery, gardens and museum.

  2. 02

    Santa Barbara County Courthouse

    A Spanish Colonial Revival landmark with hand-painted ceilings and tilework, the working courthouse is open to visitors, and its clock tower offers views over the city’s red roofs.

  3. 03

    Funk Zone

    This former industrial neighborhood between State Street and the beach is packed with wine tasting rooms, breweries, restaurants and galleries, all within a few walkable blocks.

  4. 04

    Lotusland

    Madame Ganna Walska’s 37-acre Montecito estate holds extraordinary themed gardens of cacti, cycads, aloes and lotus ponds. Visits are by advance reservation only.

  5. 05

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Over San Marcos Pass, the valley’s wineries, horse ranches and small towns, including Danish-themed Solvang and Los Olivos with its tasting rooms, make an easy day trip.

  6. 06

    Channel Islands National Park

    Offshore islands with sea caves, endemic wildlife and dramatic hiking are reached by boat from Ventura or by small plane, and whales are often seen during the crossing.

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Questions

Detroit to Santa Barbara flights

How long is a private flight from Detroit to Santa Barbara?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 2,033 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 42½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara use?

You can depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET), or Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) and arrive at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Detroit to Santa Barbara cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Detroit and Santa Barbara?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Santa Barbara back to Detroit are priced the same way.

Return flight

Santa Barbara to Detroit

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