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$188+ 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SBA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Santa Barbara

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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amCLT - SBA
2 stops10h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:33 pmSBA - CLT
2 stops11h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$486
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/312:30 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:54 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$553
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/301:20 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops13h 55mSouthwest
Sun 1/45:15 amSBA - CLT
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/306:01 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:54 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$565
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/3012:50 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops14h 25mSouthwest
Sat 1/35:35 amSBA - CLT
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$619
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/306:01 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:12 amSBA - CLT
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$654

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(Delta)

One-way from

$188
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$716
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Charlotte

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 1/11

2:25 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

8:45 am-8:38 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$377

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 1/11

4:19 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

6:51 pm-10:03 am

2 stops12h 12m

$387

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/14

10:42 am-9:16 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

5:00 am-3:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$412

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/3

6:00 am-1:12 pm

2 stops10h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/10

12:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$547

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/24

10:45 am-3:46 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$188

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 12/19

2:12 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$449

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 12/18

8:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$449

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 12/19

7:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 20m

$449

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 12/21

2:26 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$449

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/17

2:12 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$449

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/9

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Compare providers for flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charlotte to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Charlotte-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-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 Charlotte-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 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara (average of $115). Flying from Charlotte to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 December 12, 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
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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 9h 31m. 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 $175. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Delta is 66% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara (average of $115). Flying from Charlotte to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$175Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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