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$848+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to South Africa

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — JNB
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/910:45 amSBA - CPT
2 stops34h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3$848
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Fri 1/95:00 amSBA - CPT
3 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$860

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,461
(KLM)

One-way from

$848
(Ovago)

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,596
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Santa BarbaraCape Town

SBA - CPT

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Fri 1/9

5:00 am-6:00 pm

3 stops27h 00m

$860

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Africa (average of $776). Flying from Santa Barbara to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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?

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When flying from Santa Barbara to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at noon.

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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.

  • 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.

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  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Africa (average of $776). Flying from Santa Barbara to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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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