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$953+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Santa Barbara (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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SBA
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Santa Barbara

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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,975
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$953
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,119
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/288:50 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops35h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/15:00 amSBA - CPT
3 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,975
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/281:40 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops38h 09mEmirates
Sun 2/110:45 amSBA - CPT
2 stops44h 00mEmirates
Deal found 1/7$2,005

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/28

8:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/1

5:00 am-6:00 pm

3 stops27h 00m

$1,975

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/28

1:40 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops38h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/1

10:45 am-4:45 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$2,005

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/29

12:35 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops59h 18m

$953

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/29

6:05 am-12:36 pm

3 stops40h 31m

$1,675

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Deals found on 1/6

Compare providers for flights from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Santa Barbara in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Cape Town-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-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 Cape Town-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 $882). Flying from Cape Town to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $967). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Santa Barbara?

    United Airlines and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Santa Barbara in just under 35h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 29m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10072 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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 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 $882). Flying from Cape Town to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $967). 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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