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$195+ Cheap flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara (CHS - SBA)

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 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SBA
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 5, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/33:30 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Sat 12/68:25 amSBA - CHS
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 11/5$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 12/52:28 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Mon 12/88:25 amSBA - CHS
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/5$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 12/44:06 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Mon 12/88:25 amSBA - CHS
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/5$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 12/412:51 pmCHS - SBA
2 stops12h 22mDelta
Sun 12/78:25 amSBA - CHS
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/5$383
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 12/37:24 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop26h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/67:19 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop20h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/5$391
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 12/37:24 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop26h 01mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/87:19 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop20h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/5$400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 12/53:15 pmCHS - SBA
2 stops9h 58mDelta
Sun 12/78:25 amSBA - CHS
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/5$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/34:11 pmCHS - SBA
2 stops10h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/75:05 amSBA - CHS
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/34:11 pmCHS - SBA
2 stops10h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/65:05 amSBA - CHS
2 stops11h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 12/47:00 amCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/66:10 amSBA - CHS
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$483
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 12/511:33 amCHS - SBA
2 stops13h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/86:00 amSBA - CHS
2 stops10h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$487

Cheap 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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$371
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$195
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$878
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara 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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Charleston

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 2/28

6:45 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop26h 29m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

7:15 pm-5:31 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$371

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Wed 12/3

3:30 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/6

8:25 am-7:28 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$372

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 2/28

12:52 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

8:26 am-7:58 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$377

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 12/4

2:28 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/7

8:25 am-8:34 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$378

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 12/4

2:28 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/6

8:25 am-7:28 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$378

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Wed 12/3

7:24 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop26h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/6

7:19 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$391

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 1/17

2:44 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

8:45 am-8:57 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$397

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 1/17

8:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops13h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

5:35 am-5:45 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$407

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 12/5

3:15 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/8

8:25 am-7:21 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$443

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Mon 12/22

4:30 pm-12:15 am

2 stops10h 45m

$195

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/4

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Compare providers for flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara

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 Charleston to Santa Barbara in November.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Charleston with our price prediction graph.
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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 November 5, 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
8,004 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,004 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
11,042 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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?

    Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from Charleston to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 25m. 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 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charleston to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $195. Users have also found prices from $246 and $540 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$313Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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