How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte?

A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte can take about 7h 04m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $367. The distance between Santa Barbara and Charlotte is about 2191 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

American Airlines, at $387, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Charlotte.. American Airlines is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Charlotte

The most flights from SBA to CLT are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charlotte ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Charlotte when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charlotte, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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

When flying from Santa Barbara to Charlotte, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Charlotte?

If you wish to fly to Charlotte from Santa Barbara, then you need to book flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte Douglas. There is 1 flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Douglas (CLT) per day to choose from. Flights to Charlotte from Santa Barbara are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 6h 32m is how long a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte Douglas typically takes.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Charlotte by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$284+ Flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Charlotte?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Santa Barbara to Charlotte flights typically cost between $480 and $578 in December. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $366 on American Airlines (Dec 25-Jan 1).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

Thu 12/2512:25 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/17:30 amCLT - SBA

1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$366

Thu 12/255:00 amSBA - CLT

2 stops13h 59mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:00 amCLT - SBA

2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$497

Wed 12/1012:30 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/1810:37 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop15h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$887

Wed 12/107:00 amSBA - CLT

2 stops12h 56mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/196:20 amCLT - SBA

2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$890

Wed 12/1012:30 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/1910:37 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop15h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$908

Sat 12/2012:25 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/274:28 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$957

Thu 12/115:05 amSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/1811:02 amCLT - SBA

2 stops15h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$966

Wed 12/106:48 pmSBA - CLT

2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/1811:02 amCLT - SBA

2 stops15h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$971

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Tue 2/1712:41 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/245:15 amCLT - SBA

1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$367

Tue 2/174:59 pmSBA - CLT

2 stops13h 50mDelta

Tue 2/245:05 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$372

Wed 2/185:00 amSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/218:11 amCLT - SBA

1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$442

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Thu 12/115:05 amSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/1811:02 amCLT - SBA

2 stops15h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$966

Thu 12/116:49 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/187:15 amCLT - SBA

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$987

Thu 12/115:50 amSBA - CLT

2 stops11h 05mSouthwest

Thu 12/185:50 amCLT - SBA

2 stops12h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$997

Sat 12/2012:25 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/274:28 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$957

Thu 12/2512:25 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/17:30 amCLT - SBA

1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$366

Thu 12/255:00 amSBA - CLT

2 stops13h 59mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:00 amCLT - SBA

2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$497

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Charlotte. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sun 12/285:45 amSBA - CLT

1 stop8h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$284

Sun 12/285:00 amSBA - CLT

2 stops13h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$289

Sun 12/286:54 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$290

Tue 12/238:09 amSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$449

Tue 12/232:08 pmSBA - CLT

3 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$733

Sun 12/287:39 pmSBA - CLT

3 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,182

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One-way from	$284 (Delta)
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Average price	$508

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Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

12:41 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/24

5:15 am-11:51 am

1 stop9h 36m

$367

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

4:59 pm-9:49 am

2 stops13h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/24

5:05 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$372

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

5:00 am-3:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/21

8:11 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$442

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

5:45 am-5:16 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$284

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

5:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$289

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

6:54 pm-6:51 am

1 stop8h 57m

$290

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/23

8:09 am-6:13 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$449

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/23

2:08 pm-5:38 pm

3 stops24h 30m

$733

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

7:39 pm-11:37 pm

3 stops24h 58m

$1,182

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 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 Santa Barbara-Charlotte flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Charlotte flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Charlotte 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 Santa Barbara-Charlotte flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte (average of $113). Flying from Santa Barbara to Charlotte in December is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Charlotte. 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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Charlotte?
If you wish to fly to Charlotte from Santa Barbara, then you need to book flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte Douglas. There is 1 flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Douglas (CLT) per day to choose from. Flights to Charlotte from Santa Barbara are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 6h 32m is how long a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte Douglas typically takes.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte?
A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte can take about 7h 04m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $367. The distance between Santa Barbara and Charlotte is about 2191 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Charlotte round-trip?
American Airlines, at $387, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Charlotte.. American Airlines is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Charlotte flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte (average of $113). Flying from Santa Barbara to Charlotte in December is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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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