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$189+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte (SBA - CLT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CLT
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Charlotte

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte
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 January 28, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 3/45:40 am
SBA
-
CLT
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Thu 3/55:05 pm
CLT
-
SBA
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/2712:38 pm
SBA
-
CLT
1 stop7h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 4/14:25 pm
CLT
-
SBA
1 stop9h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 5/136:40 am
SBA
-
CLT
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Sun 5/174:50 pm
CLT
-
SBA
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 6/295:30 am
SBA
-
CLT
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 7/56:30 am
CLT
-
SBA
1 stop8h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 5/156:20 am
SBA
-
CLT
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Sun 5/174:50 pm
CLT
-
SBA
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/195:00 am
SBA
-
CLT
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 2/224:25 pm
CLT
-
SBA
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$456

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Charlotte (CLT). 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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$385
(Delta)

One-way from

$189
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$334
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte that are best for you.

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Price

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

5:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 3/5

5:05 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$385

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/27

12:38 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/1

4:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$407

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/13

6:40 am-8:55 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/17

4:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$425

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/29

5:30 am-3:09 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 7/5

6:30 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 08m

$447

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/15

6:20 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/17

4:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$452

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

5:35 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 2/22

5:35 am-2:50 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$466

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

5:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$189

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$189

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

5:00 am-5:09 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$194

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

7:05 pm-6:54 am

1 stop8h 49m

$197

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Deals found on 1/26

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Charlotte in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Santa Barbara-Charlotte 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 Santa Barbara to Charlotte

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte (average of $116). Flying from Santa Barbara to Charlotte in January is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
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
11,201 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Susie,Jan 2026

DAY - CLT

We weren’t offered any beverages on this flight. It was not bumpy at all
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Susie,Jan 2026

DAY - CLT

We weren’t offered any beverages on this flight. It was not bumpy at all

Related info for your journey

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

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

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte can take about 7h 11m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $407. 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 $382, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Charlotte.. American Airlines is 23% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Charlotte (average of $116). Flying from Santa Barbara to Charlotte in January is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Charlotte

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Charlotte. 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$382Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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