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$297+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston (SBA - CHS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CHS
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Charleston (CHS). 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

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$297
(Delta)

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January

Average price

$437
From Santa Barbara to Charleston
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
sáb. 11/88:35 amSBA - CHS
1 stop8h 00mDelta
lun. 11/103:47 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/10$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
sáb. 10/47:40 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop19h 37mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 10/117:23 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop19h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/10$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
sáb. 10/45:15 amSBA - CHS
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/1111:31 amCHS - SBA
2 stops13h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
sáb. 11/86:45 pmSBA - CHS
2 stops11h 11mUnited Airlines
lun. 11/104:11 pmCHS - SBA
2 stops10h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 10/298:35 amSBA - CHS
1 stop7h 23mDelta
lun. 11/32:30 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/10$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
jue. 10/3012:30 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/27:00 amCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$388
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
jue. 10/3011:15 amSBA - CHS
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
dom. 11/27:30 amCHS - SBA
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
jue. 10/308:35 amSBA - CHS
1 stop9h 05mDelta
lun. 11/32:30 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/10$419

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

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Santa Barbara

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Charleston

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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

sáb. 11/8

8:35 am-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Charleston

lun. 11/10

3:47 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$297

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

sáb. 10/4

7:40 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop19h 37m

Charleston

sáb. 10/11

7:23 pm-11:29 am

1 stop19h 06m

$344

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

sáb. 11/8

6:45 pm-8:56 am

2 stops11h 11m

Charleston

lun. 11/10

4:11 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$355

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

mié. 10/29

8:35 am-6:58 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Charleston

lun. 11/3

2:30 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$358

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

sáb. 10/4

8:25 am-11:42 pm

2 stops12h 17m

Charleston

sáb. 10/11

11:31 am-10:24 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$359

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

jue. 10/30

12:30 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Charleston

dom. 11/2

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 30m

$388

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

jue. 10/30

11:15 am-12:25 am

2 stops10h 10m

Charleston

dom. 11/2

7:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$398

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

jue. 10/30

8:35 am-8:40 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Charleston

lun. 11/3

2:30 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$419

Santa BarbaraCharleston

SBA - CHS

SBACHS

Santa Barbara

mar. 3/10

8:25 am-8:40 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Charleston

mié. 3/11

2:25 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$447

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Deals found on 9/10

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Santa Barbara to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Charleston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Charleston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charleston. 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 Charleston. Reviews last updated septiembre 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Charleston. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Charleston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    You will need to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston if you want to fly from Santa Barbara to Charleston. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Charleston (CHS) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Charleston from the Santa Barbara airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SBA to CHS to be around 7h 12m.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    For as low as $297, Delta can have you in Charleston from Santa Barbara in 8h. The distance from Santa Barbara to Charleston is about 2275 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($328), and Delta ($346) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Charleston. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Santa Barbara to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Charleston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston. 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$346Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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