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 9h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 19m. 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.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHS to SBA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

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.

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.

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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 15, 2025.

Sun 12/2812:36 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/16:12 amSBA - CHS

2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$768

Sun 12/286:30 amCHS - SBA

2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/12:08 pmSBA - CHS

3 stops21h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,069

Best flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Fri 1/97:22 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop21h 31mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/112:45 pmSBA - CHS

1 stop24h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$434

Fri 1/92:44 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop9h 12mDelta

Sun 1/118:45 amSBA - CHS

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$435

Fri 1/912:29 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/116:52 pmSBA - CHS

2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$445

Sat 1/244:01 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/285:00 amSBA - CHS

1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$477

Last-minute flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara
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Sun 12/2812:36 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/16:12 amSBA - CHS

2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$768

Fri 1/97:22 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop21h 31mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/112:45 pmSBA - CHS

1 stop24h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$434

Fri 1/92:44 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop9h 12mDelta

Sun 1/118:45 amSBA - CHS

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$435

Fri 1/912:29 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/116:52 pmSBA - CHS

2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$445

Fri 1/234:01 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/255:00 amSBA - CHS

2 stops12h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$540

Sat 1/244:01 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/285:00 amSBA - CHS

1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$477

One-way flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Mon 1/52:44 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop9h 12mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$180

Sat 4/184:05 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$224

Sat 4/116:00 amCHS - SBA

1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$245

Thu 1/14:09 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop8h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$260

Sat 1/31:55 pmCHS - SBA

2 stops13h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$289

Sun 1/44:09 pmCHS - SBA

1 stop8h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$290

Fri 1/26:05 amCHS - SBA

2 stops13h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$339

Thu 1/17:00 amCHS - SBA

2 stops18h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$370

Fri 1/27:00 amCHS - SBA

1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$440

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$434 (Alaska Airlines)
One-way from	$180 (Delta)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$791

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CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 1/9

7:22 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop21h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

2:45 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$434

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

$435

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 1/9

12:29 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops12h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

6:52 pm-8:43 am

2 stops10h 51m

$445

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 1/24

4:01 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

5:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$477

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Mon 1/5

2:44 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$180

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 4/18

4:05 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$224

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 4/11

5:20 am-4:09 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$229

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 4/18

3:10 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$229

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 33m

$245

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 1/1

4:09 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$260

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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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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

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

8,008 reviews

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

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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

11,051 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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

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 9h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 19m. 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$313	Average$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$336	Average$519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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.

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