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$176+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte (SBA - CLT)

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CLT
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Charlotte (CLT). 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$351
(Delta)

One-way from

$176
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$875
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/288:45 amSBA - CLT
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Tue 5/62:25 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/27$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/45:35 amSBA - CLT
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/94:05 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$392
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/285:55 amSBA - CLT
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/63:25 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$415

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte that are best for you.

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Price

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/28

8:45 am-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 5/6

2:25 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$351

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

5:35 am-3:09 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/9

4:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$392

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/28

5:55 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 5/6

3:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$415

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/17

7:08 pm-5:05 am

1 stop6h 57m

$176

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/5

5:00 pm-9:16 am

2 stops13h 16m

$184

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-6:54 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$231

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Deals found on 3/27

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte

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 Charlotte in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Charlotte flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Charlotte flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Charlotte flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Charlotte flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Santa Barbara to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

Rainfall in Charlotte by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charlotte ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Charlotte when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in Charlotte by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charlotte, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte round-trip?

    Delta, at $351, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Charlotte.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. Delta is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Charlotte one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $176 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $184 and United Airlines from $231 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Charlotte 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 Charlotte?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Santa Barbara to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 Charlotte

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$347Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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