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$154+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SBA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$337
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$548
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/147:06 amCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1812:14 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/144:27 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/184:54 pmSBA - CHS
2 stops13h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$402
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/246:03 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop27h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/277:30 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop18h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$523

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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

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Price

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 8/14

7:06 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 16m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

12:14 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$337

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 8/14

4:27 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

4:54 pm-9:20 am

2 stops13h 26m

$402

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 7/24

6:03 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop27h 37m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/27

7:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$523

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Mon 11/10

6:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$154

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Mon 11/10

4:00 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$245

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Mon 6/23

1:44 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$269

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Charleston to Santa Barbara

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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 $475). 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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, American Airlines ($337), United Airlines ($402), and Alaska Airlines ($523) offers the cheapest pricing from Charleston to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is currently priced 31% 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 $154. Users have also found prices from $245 and $269 on United Airlines and American Airlines, 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, 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 $475). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$313Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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