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$167+ 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SBA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333
(Delta)

One-way from

$167
(American Airlines)

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 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/202:55 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Wed 9/38:13 amSBA - CHS
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 7/29$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 10/107:23 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop26h 18mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/137:40 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop19h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/197:06 amCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/212:14 pmSBA - CHS
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/214:12 pmCHS - SBA
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/35:30 amSBA - CHS
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$441

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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

Wed 8/20

2:55 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

8:13 am-6:57 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$333

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 10/10

7:23 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop26h 18m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

7:40 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$375

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Tue 8/19

7:06 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/2

12:14 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$402

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Thu 8/21

4:12 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

5:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$441

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Tue 9/30

7:06 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 25m

$167

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 10/10

2:15 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$207

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Fri 10/10

4:14 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$214

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Wed 12/10

4:11 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$217

CharlestonSanta Barbara

CHS - SBA

CHSSBA

Charleston

Sun 12/7

6:45 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop26h 29m

$219

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Deals found on 7/28

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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 30, 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

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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 ($333), Alaska Airlines ($375), and American Airlines ($402) offers the cheapest pricing from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Delta is currently priced 29% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $167. Users have also found prices from $207 and $214 on Southwest 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, 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$313Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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