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

According to our current data, United Airlines ($281), American Airlines ($321), and Delta ($402) offers the cheapest pricing from Charleston to Santa Barbara. United Airlines is currently priced 46% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $171 and $570 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 241% on flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 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 $480.

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 $338 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $190. 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 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.

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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$281 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$166 (Delta)
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$414

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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 April 15, 2025.

Fri 7/45:00 amCHS - SBA

1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/812:09 pmSBA - CHS

1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$271

Wed 5/216:30 amCHS - SBA

2 stops10h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/256:39 pmSBA - CHS

2 stops12h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$281

Wed 6/42:38 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Sat 6/78:30 amSBA - CHS

1 stop9h 34mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$297

Fri 6/62:40 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Fri 6/135:15 amSBA - CHS

2 stops8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 4/14

$404

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Wed 5/216:30 amCHS - SBA

2 stops10h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/256:39 pmSBA - CHS

2 stops12h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$281

Wed 5/217:00 amCHS - SBA

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/2512:23 pmSBA - CHS

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$321

Thu 5/292:38 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Sun 6/18:30 amSBA - CHS

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$402

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Wed 5/216:30 amCHS - SBA

2 stops10h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/256:39 pmSBA - CHS

2 stops12h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$281

Wed 5/217:00 amCHS - SBA

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/2512:23 pmSBA - CHS

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$321

Thu 5/292:38 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Sun 6/18:30 amSBA - CHS

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$402

One-way flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara
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Fri 6/62:38 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$166

Fri 6/612:47 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops12h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$171

Fri 6/67:41 pmCHS - SBA

3 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$570

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CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 7/4

5:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop9h 21m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/8

12:09 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$271

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Wed 5/21

6:30 am-1:37 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/25

6:39 pm-10:14 am

2 stops12h 35m

$281

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Wed 6/4

2:38 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/7

8:30 am-9:04 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$297

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 6/6

2:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

5:15 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$404

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 6/6

2:38 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$166

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 6/6

12:47 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$171

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 6/6

7:41 pm-12:11 pm

3 stops19h 30m

$570

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	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 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charleston to Santa Barbara

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,658 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charleston to Santa Barbara round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($281), American Airlines ($321), and Delta ($402) offers the cheapest pricing from Charleston to Santa Barbara. United Airlines is currently priced 46% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $171 and $570 on American Airlines and United 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 $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$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$375	Average$576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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