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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($336), United Airlines ($377), and Southwest ($383) offers the cheapest pricing from Charleston to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Charleston to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charleston to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Charleston to Santa Barbara?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charleston to Santa Barbara?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 19 days in advance, which can save you up to 54% on flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 19 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $268. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $615.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Charleston. Users have commonly found prices around $340 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $191. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHS to SBA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Charleston to Santa Barbara at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Charleston-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Charleston-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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?

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$336 (American Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$620

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

Thu 8/1412:54 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/186:19 amSBA - CHS

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$336

Fri 5/94:15 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/166:00 amSBA - CHS

2 stops12h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$377

Fri 5/94:10 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Fri 5/165:55 amSBA - CHS

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 2/20

$383

Sun 3/26:36 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop27h 01mAlaska Airlines

Fri 3/77:27 pmSBA - CHS

1 stop19h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$566

Thu 2/272:41 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop9h 38mDelta

Sun 3/27:15 amSBA - CHS

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$667

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Thu 8/1412:54 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/186:19 amSBA - CHS

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$336

Fri 5/94:15 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/166:00 amSBA - CHS

2 stops12h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$377

Fri 5/94:10 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Fri 5/165:55 amSBA - CHS

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 2/20

$383

Sun 3/26:36 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop27h 01mAlaska Airlines

Fri 3/77:27 pmSBA - CHS

1 stop19h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$566

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Thu 2/272:41 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop9h 38mDelta

Sun 3/27:15 amSBA - CHS

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$667

Thu 2/276:30 amCHS - SBA

1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/24:25 pmSBA - CHS

2 stops13h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$672

Sun 3/23:00 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops11h 40mSouthwest

Fri 3/75:45 amSBA - CHS

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 2/20

$527

Sun 3/26:36 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop27h 01mAlaska Airlines

Fri 3/77:27 pmSBA - CHS

1 stop19h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$566

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 8/14

12:54 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

6:19 am-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$336

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 5/9

4:15 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-9:58 pm

2 stops12h 58m

$377

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 5/9

4:10 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

5:55 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$383

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sun 3/2

6:36 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop27h 01m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/7

7:27 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$566

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Deals found on 2/20

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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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 $506). 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

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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Charleston to Santa Barbara. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,697 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,765 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

4,411 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charleston to Santa Barbara round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($336), United Airlines ($377), and Southwest ($383) offers the cheapest pricing from Charleston to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 $506). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$313	Average$507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$371	Average$576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Travel insights for flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara

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

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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