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$167+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara (CLT - 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SBA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333
(Delta)

One-way from

$167
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$543
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 11/185:20 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Wed 12/35:50 amSBA - CLT
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/27$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 11/17:17 amCLT - SBA
2 stops11h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/86:10 amSBA - CLT
2 stops10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/291:55 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Sun 8/316:50 amSBA - CLT
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 11/186:40 amCLT - SBA
2 stops14h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/26:48 pmSBA - CLT
2 stops12h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$467

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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/18

5:20 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/3

5:50 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$333

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/1

7:17 am-3:34 pm

2 stops11h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

6:10 am-7:18 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$343

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/29

1:55 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/31

6:50 am-6:15 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$402

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/18

6:40 am-5:54 pm

2 stops14h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

6:48 pm-10:32 am

2 stops12h 44m

$467

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/9

2:40 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$167

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/25

11:41 am-10:14 pm

3 stops13h 33m

$274

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/10

5:29 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$342

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Deals found on 7/28

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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 $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 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Charlotte 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
7,977 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
8,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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 $333. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $343, and Southwest, from $402. Delta is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charlotte 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 $274 and $342 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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 $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 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$298Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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