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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,374

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 8/13. 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.
SMF — JNB
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 6, 2024.

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$1,638

Round-trip from

$1,191
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From Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 34% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Find a great deal and save up to 33% by booking at least 35 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,457.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Sacramento in January are about $1,492 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $1,058.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to JNB?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Sacramento to OR Tambo flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to OR Tambo specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 7/12:30 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops57h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/197:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,709
Mon 7/12:30 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops57h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/197:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,859
Mon 7/16:00 amSMF - JNB
3 stops42h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/197:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,867
Mon 7/16:00 amSMF - JNB
3 stops42h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/197:20 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops49h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,022
Sun 7/144:05 pmSMF - JNB
3 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/277:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,119
Mon 7/16:00 amSMF - JNB
3 stops42h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/199:05 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,156
Mon 7/16:00 amSMF - JNB
3 stops42h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/199:05 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops47h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,177
Sun 7/1411:19 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop33h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/277:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,280
Sun 7/149:16 pmSMF - JNB
3 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/277:10 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops35h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,458

Sacramento to OR Tambo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and OR Tambo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 8/1311:22 amSMF - JNB
2 stops37h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/227:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,374
Tue 8/1311:22 amSMF - JNB
2 stops37h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/227:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,375
Sat 10/52:15 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops33h 15mLufthansa
Sun 10/137:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4$1,467
Sat 10/55:33 amSMF - JNB
3 stops41h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/137:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,503
Thu 8/89:53 amSMF - JNB
3 stops38h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/127:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops37h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,520
Thu 8/85:33 amSMF - JNB
2 stops27h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/127:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,615
Thu 8/811:18 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop33h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/127:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,628
Mon 7/12:30 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops57h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/197:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,709
Thu 12/1210:40 amSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 55mLufthansa
Wed 1/17:35 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 26mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,854

Find flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/13

2 stops37h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/22

2 stops35h 15m

$1,374

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/12

2 stops36h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/19

2 stops32h 30m

$1,375

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/5

2 stops33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/13

2 stops32h 45m

$1,467

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/5

3 stops41h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/13

2 stops36h 30m

$1,503

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/1

2 stops57h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/19

2 stops32h 45m

$1,709

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/1

2 stops57h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/19

2 stops32h 45m

$1,859

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/1

3 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/19

2 stops35h 24m

$1,867

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/5

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/13

2 stops30h 15m

$2,003

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/14

3 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/27

2 stops36h 00m

$2,119

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to OR Tambo

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Temperature and rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa, United Airlines and Delta from Sacramento to Johannesburg have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,524 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 5 airlines have flights from Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,374, but on average you can expect to pay $2,103.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $1,374. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,467 and $1,503, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SMF to JNB mean?

    SMF and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SMF to JNB refers to a flight route from Sacramento Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to OR Tambo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to OR Tambo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to OR Tambo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to OR Tambo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    American Airlines, British Airways and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,191). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,250Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,327Average$1,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,345Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,482Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,846Average$2,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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