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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara round-trip from $354. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $610, and Alaska Airlines, from $874. Delta is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Charlotte to Santa Barbara?

Before booking your flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 42% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

To save up to 61% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 48 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Charlotte to Santa Barbara from $258 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $413 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Charlotte. Users have commonly found prices around $330 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $132. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

When flying from Charlotte to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Charlotte-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 Charlotte-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 Charlotte to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$354 (Delta)
One-way from	$176 (Delta)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	December
Average price	$471

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

Tue 4/82:25 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop9h 16mDelta

Tue 4/159:15 amSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 29mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$351

Tue 4/83:40 pmCLT - SBA

2 stops9h 50mSouthwest

Tue 4/156:15 amSBA - CLT

2 stops11h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 2/20

$361

Fri 4/45:29 amCLT - SBA

1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/77:08 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$376

Fri 4/410:43 amCLT - SBA

2 stops13h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/73:40 pmSBA - CLT

2 stops15h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$487

Tue 4/85:29 amCLT - SBA

2 stops16h 00mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/157:23 pmSBA - CLT

3 stops23h 06mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$602

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Thu 4/105:31 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop7h 32mDelta

Sat 4/269:15 amSBA - CLT

1 stop8h 37mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$354

Wed 3/57:38 pmCLT - SBA

2 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/85:00 amSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$610

Wed 4/2310:25 pmCLT - SBA

3 stops21h 29mAlaska Airlines

Sat 4/265:34 pmSBA - CLT

2 stops23h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$874

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Wed 3/57:38 pmCLT - SBA

2 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/85:00 amSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$610

One-way flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara
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Wed 3/52:20 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop9h 59mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$176

Wed 3/56:15 amCLT - SBA

3 stops17h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$376

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/8

2:25 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

9:15 am-7:44 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$351

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/8

3:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

6:15 am-8:20 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$361

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 4/4

5:29 am-11:47 am

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/7

7:08 pm-5:05 am

1 stop6h 57m

$376

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 4/4

10:43 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 22m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/7

3:40 pm-9:46 am

2 stops15h 06m

$487

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/8

5:29 am-6:29 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

7:23 pm-9:29 pm

3 stops23h 06m

$602

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/5

2:20 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$176

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 7/26

11:45 am-11:55 pm

3 stops15h 10m

$275

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

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Travel insights for flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Charlotte 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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,697 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,697 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,697 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,213 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,697 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,759 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,697 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charlotte to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara round-trip from $354. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $610, and Alaska Airlines, from $874. Delta is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Charlotte to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Charlotte 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 3 airlines flying from Charlotte to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$298	Average$494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$356	Average$563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$375	Average$548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Travel insights for flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara

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

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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