SBA - CHS

$196 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Charleston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$394
Typical prices: $466-$363
American Airlines
Sat 9/5Tue 9/8
SBA - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$196
Typical prices: $486-$534
American Airlines
Sat 5/30
SBA - CHS • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $394 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Charleston. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $356 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston (SBA-CHS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Charleston

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 10:39 pm
SBA
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CHS
7h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:30 am
CHS
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SBA
7h 30m
1 stop
$394American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:48 pm
SBA
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CHS
12h 18m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:51 pm - 9:52 pm
CHS
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SBA
10h 01m
2 stops
$401United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 11:05 am
SBA
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CHS
17h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 10:30 pm
CHS
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SBA
12h 15m
1 stop
$407Southwest
Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 6
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 8:40 pm
SBA
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CHS
8h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 pm - 10:25 pm
CHS
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SBA
7h 45m
1 stop
$492Southwest
Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 6
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 9:35 pm
SBA
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CHS
8h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 pm - 11:30 pm
CHS
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SBA
8h 50m
2 stops
$497Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:20 pm
SBA
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CHS
7h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 12:53 pm
CHS
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SBA
7h 23m
1 stop
$501United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:20 pm
SBA
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CHS
7h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:52 pm
CHS
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SBA
11h 52m
2 stops
$506United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:28 pm
SBA
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CHS
12h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:44 pm
CHS
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SBA
12h 44m
2 stops
$511United Airlines
Tue, Jun 30 - Thu, Jul 9
American Airlines Logo
12:46 pm - 10:57 pm
SBA
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CHS
7h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:48 am
CHS
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SBA
7h 48m
1 stop
$513American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:03 pm
SBA
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CHS
7h 03m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:19 am - 8:11 pm
CHS
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SBA
12h 52m
2 stops
$516United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Charleston flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston is August, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $604 and $599 respectively.

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Cheapest flight$196
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Charleston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston was $196 for a one-way ticket and $394 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Charleston?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    When flying out of Santa Barbara you will be using Santa Barbara. You will be landing at Charleston, also known as Charleston.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Charleston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $338 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $518 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charleston from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Charleston with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and CHS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Charleston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Charleston from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Charleston

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Charleston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Charleston? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8456 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

10.0 ExcellentTeresa, Apr 2026
SMF - LAX
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

Awful. No counter attendants. No dinner offered due to delays.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

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