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$125+ 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SBA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$663
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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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:19 amCLT - SBA
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1312:30 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/74:27 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/145:00 pmSBA - CLT
2 stops13h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/112:27 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Sat 10/188:35 amSBA - CLT
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/10$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:30 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Sat 10/188:35 amSBA - CLT
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/10$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/75:37 amCLT - SBA
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/1412:24 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:04 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:10 amSBA - CLT
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 10/235:30 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Sun 10/265:50 amSBA - CLT
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/11$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/72:00 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Sat 10/115:35 amSBA - CLT
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/205:23 amCLT - SBA
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/2512:28 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/712:03 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/114:45 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$333

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/10

7:20 am-4:02 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

12:30 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

$254

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/7

8:29 am-4:13 pm

2 stops10h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

8:40 pm-10:31 am

2 stops10h 51m

$259

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/10

5:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

8:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$295

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/14

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

6:51 pm-10:03 am

2 stops12h 12m

$302

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 12/11

5:50 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/15

1:19 pm-12:28 am

2 stops8h 09m

$306

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/7

2:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/11

5:35 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$322

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/14

1:35 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$341

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/10

5:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/17

5:01 pm-9:56 am

2 stops13h 55m

$345

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/11

11:45 am-9:44 pm

2 stops12h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

8:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$347

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/10

4:35 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/17

12:30 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$360

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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 $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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

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.

  • How long is the flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara?

    Departing from Charlotte to Santa Barbara will take you 7h 29m. The distance from Charlotte to Santa Barbara is about 2191 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $260. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Delta is 52% 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 $125. Users have also found prices from $139 and $178 on Delta and United Airlines, 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$260Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$332Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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