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$971+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SBA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$971
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,237
From Cape Town Intl to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average 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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/158:05 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops48h 49mDelta
Sat 8/235:50 amSBA - CPT
2 stops27h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/267:50 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops26h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/26:45 pmSBA - CPT
2 stops37h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/166:55 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops36h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/2312:14 pmSBA - CPT
2 stops37h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,382

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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

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/15

8:05 pm-11:54 am

2 stops48h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/23

5:50 am-5:50 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$971

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/14

7:50 pm-1:03 pm

2 stops26h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/23

6:52 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops37h 18m

$1,293

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/16

6:55 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops36h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/23

12:14 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 46m

$1,382

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Deals found on 6/10

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

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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 $475). 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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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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  • 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 $353). Flying from Cape Town to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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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