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$985+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SBA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) 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 April 17, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,089
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,230
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 11/98:05 amCPT - SBA
2 stops42h 13mDelta
Sat 11/225:55 amSBA - CPT
2 stops38h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/16$985
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 11/98:50 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops49h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/227:07 pmSBA - CPT
3 stops59h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,173
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/66:05 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops31h 07mLufthansa
Sat 7/266:45 pmSBA - CPT
2 stops53h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/16$1,654
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 11/166:45 pmCPT - SBA
3 stops33h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/3012:41 pmSBA - CPT
2 stops33h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,835
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/51:00 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 7/2311:09 amSBA - CPT
2 stops38h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/16$2,538
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/710:40 amCPT - SBA
3 stops56h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/237:30 pmSBA - CPT
3 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$2,941

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Cape Town

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

11:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops54h 00m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/21

8:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$1,089

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/8

6:05 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops55h 07m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/23

6:45 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops35h 35m

$1,194

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

6:05 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops31h 07m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/26

6:45 pm-9:30 am

2 stops53h 45m

$1,654

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/8

6:55 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops36h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/26

12:09 pm-10:50 am

2 stops37h 41m

$2,289

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/5

1:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/23

11:09 am-10:50 am

2 stops38h 41m

$2,538

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

10:40 am-10:32 am

3 stops56h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/23

7:30 pm-9:25 am

3 stops52h 55m

$2,941

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Deals found on 4/16

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Cape Town to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,012 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Cape Town to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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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