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$271+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston (SBA - CHS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CHS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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 Charleston (CHS). 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 February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

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January

Average price

$397
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/112:25 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/87:00 amCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/19:15 amSBA - CHS
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Tue 4/83:59 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 2/19$297
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/13:40 pmSBA - CHS
2 stops15h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/103:59 pmCHS - SBA
2 stops11h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/85:30 amSBA - CHS
2 stops14h 00mSouthwest
Sun 10/124:20 pmCHS - SBA
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$465
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 10/85:45 pmSBA - CHS
2 stops20h 46mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/126:45 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop26h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$622

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston within your budget

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Price

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/1

12:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Charleston

Tue 4/8

7:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop7h 47m

$271

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/1

9:15 am-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Charleston

Tue 4/8

3:59 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$297

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/1

3:40 pm-10:16 am

2 stops15h 36m

Charleston

Thu 4/10

3:59 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$404

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Deals found on 2/20

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Santa Barbara to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Charleston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Charleston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

Rainfall in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charleston ranges from 2.4 - 7.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.2 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Charleston when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charleston, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charleston. 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 Charleston. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Charleston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($271), Delta ($297), and United Airlines ($404) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Charleston. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Charleston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Charleston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Santa Barbara to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Charleston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$351Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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