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$334+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara (CLT - 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SBA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) 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.

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$334
(Delta)

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$667
From Charlotte Douglas to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 9/285:20 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Tue 9/305:50 amSBA - CLT
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/11$334
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.
Fri 9/262:40 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/291:10 pmSBA - CLT
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/151:55 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Fri 9/195:40 amSBA - CLT
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$353
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/304:16 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/105:01 amSBA - CLT
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$433

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

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Charlotte

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

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Price

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/28

5:20 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

5:50 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$334

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 9/26

2:40 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/29

1:10 pm-12:28 am

2 stops8h 18m

$339

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/15

1:55 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/19

5:40 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$353

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/30

4:16 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/10

5:01 am-3:11 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$433

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Charlotte 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.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Charlotte to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara round-trip from $334. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $339, and Southwest, from $353. Delta is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Charlotte to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte 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$298Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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