Flights from Charlotte to Santa Barbara
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 9h 21m
- two tickets, via Los Angeles
- $352
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,190 mi (3,525 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
9h 21m
with the connection
Charlotte to Los Angeles
flight 5h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
flight 56m
two ticketsfrom $352
Via Phoenix
9h 23m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $597
Via San Francisco
10h 2m
with the connection
Charlotte to San Francisco
flight 5h 47m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Santa Barbara: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $595
Via Chicago
10h 10m
with the connection
Via New York
14h 30m
with the connection
Charlotte to New York
flight 1h 57m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Santa Barbara: LaGuardia.
New York to Santa Barbara
flight 9h 33m
two ticketsfrom $366
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Charlotte to cities closest to Santa Barbara
Charlotte to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 87 mi (140 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 25m
from $124
Charlotte to San Francisco
San Francisco: 277 mi (446 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 47m
from $194
Charlotte to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 284 mi (457 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 54m
from $134
Charlotte to Sacramento
Sacramento: 304 mi (489 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 34m
Charlotte to Phoenix
Phoenix: 442 mi (711 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 4h 41m
from $125
Charlotte to Seattle
Seattle: 921 mi (1,482 km) from Santa Barbara, flight 5h 55m
from $224
To Santa Barbara from cities closest to Charlotte
New York to Santa Barbara
New York: 531 mi (855 km) from Charlotte, flight 9h 33m
from $240
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Chicago: 587 mi (945 km) from Charlotte, flight 4h 53m
Denver to Santa Barbara
Denver: 1,355 mi (2,181 km) from Charlotte, flight 2h 43m
Phoenix to Santa Barbara
Phoenix: 1,779 mi (2,863 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 42m
from $328
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Los Angeles: 2,115 mi (3,404 km) from Charlotte, flight 56m
from $228
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
San Francisco: 2,297 mi (3,697 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 15m
from $112
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Charlotte to Santa Barbara?
Via Los Angeles: 5h 25m to the connection, 56m after it, about 9h 21m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Charlotte to Santa Barbara with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $352. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Charlotte and Santa Barbara?
Los Angeles (9h 21m total), Phoenix (9h 23m total), San Francisco (10h 2m total), Chicago (10h 10m total) and New York (14h 30m total).
How far is Santa Barbara from Charlotte?
2,190 mi (3,525 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.