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$288+ Cheap flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara (CHS - SBA)

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SBA
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Sat 12/7
Sat 12/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 December 2, 2024.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$361
(Southwest)

One-way from

$288
(Southwest)
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Best flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 1/199:30 amCHS - SBA
2 stops13h 35mSouthwest
Thu 1/238:35 amSBA - CHS
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 1/196:59 amCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/2312:24 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$362
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 3/16:36 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop27h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/87:27 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop18h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 1/197:00 amCHS - SBA
3 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/236:45 pmSBA - CHS
2 stops13h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$585

Find flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara within your budget

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CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sun 1/19

9:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/23

8:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$361

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sun 1/19

6:59 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 44m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/23

12:24 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$362

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 3/1

6:36 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop27h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/8

7:27 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$393

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sun 1/19

7:00 am-9:45 pm

3 stops17h 45m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/23

6:45 pm-11:22 am

2 stops13h 37m

$585

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 1/3

1:10 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$288

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 1/3

5:27 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$389

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 1/4

6:15 am-11:42 am

1 stop8h 27m

$403

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sun 1/5

4:10 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop23h 58m

$451

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 1/2

6:53 pm-10:47 am

1 stop18h 54m

$467

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Deals found on 12/2

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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 Charleston-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Santa Barbara 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 Charleston-Santa Barbara 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 Charleston to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Charleston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 Santa Barbara by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated December 2, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($361), American Airlines ($362), and Alaska Airlines ($393) offers the cheapest pricing from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Southwest is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $288. Users have also found prices from $389 and $403 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Charleston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 Charleston to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara. 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$356Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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