How long is the flight from South Africa to Santa Barbara?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Santa Barbara in 48h 27m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. South Africa and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 10072 mi.

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.

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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Santa Barbara at least 41 days early can save you up to 10% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 41 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Santa Barbara for as little as $979 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,082 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Santa Barbara?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from South Africa. Prices for February average $1,082 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $852. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 14% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to SBA?

When flying from South Africa to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from South Africa?

Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from South Africa. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

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Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Santa Barbara?

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Thu 11/139:30 pmCPT - SBA

2 stops48h 27mDelta

Mon 11/174:59 pmSBA - CPT

2 stops64h 16mDelta

Deal found 8/25

$1,211

Sun 9/218:00 pmCPT - SBA

2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/271:10 pmSBA - CPT

2 stops65h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/25

$11,526

Sun 9/218:05 pmCPT - SBA

1 stop32h 58mDelta

Sat 9/278:13 amSBA - CPT

1 stop24h 37mDelta

Deal found 8/25

$15,127

Sun 9/218:00 pmCPT - SBA

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/276:30 amSBA - CPT

3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/25

$15,347

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Thu 11/139:30 pmCPT - SBA

2 stops48h 27mDelta

Mon 11/174:59 pmSBA - CPT

2 stops64h 16mDelta

Deal found 8/25

$1,211

Sun 9/218:00 pmCPT - SBA

2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/271:10 pmSBA - CPT

2 stops65h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/25

$11,526

Sun 9/218:05 pmCPT - SBA

2 stops34h 56mDelta

Sat 9/278:13 amSBA - CPT

1 stop24h 37mDelta

Deal found 8/25

$15,127

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Sun 9/218:00 pmCPT - SBA

2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/271:10 pmSBA - CPT

2 stops65h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/25

$11,526

Sun 9/218:05 pmCPT - SBA

1 stop32h 58mDelta

Sat 9/278:13 amSBA - CPT

1 stop24h 37mDelta

Deal found 8/25

$15,127

Sun 9/218:00 pmCPT - SBA

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/276:30 amSBA - CPT

3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/25

$15,347

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4:59 pm-7:15 pm

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from South Africa?
Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from South Africa. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Santa Barbara?
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Santa Barbara in 48h 27m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. South Africa and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 10072 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from South Africa to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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