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$1,248+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to South Africa

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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — JNB
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,248
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,094
From Santa Barbara to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:14 amSBA - CPT
2 stops25h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/28:50 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops26h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/268:35 amSBA - CPT
1 stop25h 40mDelta
Sun 11/29:30 pmCPT - SBA
1 stop32h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/13$1,251

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Santa BarbaraCape Town

SBA - CPT

SBACPT

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/26

7:14 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

8:50 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$1,248

Santa BarbaraCape Town

SBA - CPT

SBACPT

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/26

8:35 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

9:30 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop32h 38m

$1,251

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Deals found on 9/13

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Santa Barbara to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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

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

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Africa. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to South Africa in 25h 40m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 10072 mi between Santa Barbara and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to South Africa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to South Africa 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 Santa Barbara to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Santa Barbara to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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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