R2 335+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — CPT
Jan 9 — Jan 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Scandinavian Airlines
On average, Scandinavian Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara (avg. price of R16 016).
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Thu 21/512:30SBA - CPT
2 stops61h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/518:50CPT - SBA
2 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R22 600
Thu 21/512:30SBA - CPT
2 stops37h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 27/518:50CPT - SBA
2 stops32h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/12R24 508
Thu 21/513:57SBA - CPT
3 stops34h 33mLufthansa
Wed 27/514:15CPT - SBA
3 stops38h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 9/12R40 018

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraCape Town

SBA - CPT

SBACPT

Santa Barbara

Thu 21/5

12:30-11:00

2 stops61h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

18:50-21:53

2 stops36h 03m

R22 600

Santa BarbaraCape Town

SBA - CPT

SBACPT

Santa Barbara

Thu 21/5

12:30-11:00

2 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

18:50-18:03

2 stops32h 13m

R24 508

Santa BarbaraCape Town

SBA - CPT

SBACPT

Santa Barbara

Thu 21/5

13:57-9:30

3 stops34h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

14:15-19:45

3 stops38h 30m

R40 018

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara (average of R13 805). Flying from Santa Barbara in June will prove the most costly (average of R23 588). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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    September is currently the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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