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$381+ Cheap flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara (CHS - SBA)

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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SBA
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara
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 December 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/246:30 amCHS - SBA
2 stops12h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/288:33 pmSBA - CHS
2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$611
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/247:00 amCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2812:25 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$855
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/234:05 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/275:06 pmSBA - CHS
2 stops14h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$897

Find flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 December 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$381
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$791
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Charleston

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 1/1

7:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

12:25 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$381

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 1/8

2:44 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

8:45 am-8:55 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$403

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sun 1/11

7:22 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop21h 31m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

2:45 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$405

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 1/8

11:40 am-9:10 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

10:25 am-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$408

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

11:20 am-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$411

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 1/9

9:33 am-10:13 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

6:52 pm-8:43 am

2 stops10h 51m

$440

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 1/9

2:44 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

8:45 am-8:55 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$447

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Deals found on 12/8

Compare providers for flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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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Estimated round-trip price
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Santa Barbara (average of $91). Flying from Charleston to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated December 10, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Charleston to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charleston to Santa Barbara. 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 Charleston to Santa Barbara?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Charleston to Santa Barbara in just under 7h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 56m. The distance from Charleston to Santa Barbara is about 2275 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($313), and American Airlines ($336) offers the cheapest pricing from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Delta is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Santa Barbara (average of $91). Flying from Charleston to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara. 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$313Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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