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$361+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SBA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$361
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$411
From Charleston to Santa Barbara
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/1410:25 amCHS - SBA
2 stops14h 37mDelta
Mon 8/185:00 pmSBA - CHS
2 stops13h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/3$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/227:06 amCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2612:14 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/221:05 pmCHS - SBA
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Tue 8/265:40 amSBA - CHS
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$372
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/146:03 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop27h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/187:30 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop18h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/143:51 pmCHS - SBA
2 stops11h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/186:45 pmSBA - CHS
3 stops16h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$466

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

Fly from

Charleston

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 8/14

10:25 am-10:02 pm

2 stops14h 37m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

5:00 pm-9:19 am

2 stops13h 19m

$361

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 8/22

7:06 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

12:14 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$362

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 8/22

1:05 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

5:40 am-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$372

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 8/14

6:03 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop27h 37m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

7:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$436

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 8/14

3:51 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 08m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

6:45 pm-2:33 pm

3 stops16h 48m

$466

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Deals found on 7/3

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Charleston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($361), American Airlines ($362), and Southwest ($372) offers the cheapest pricing from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Delta is currently priced 26% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Charleston to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$313Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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