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$1,261+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CPT
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Cape Town

Best flights from Sacramento to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/204:35 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops31h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 2/68:50 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops36h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$1,437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 1/227:00 amSMF - CPT
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/68:50 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop34h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,572
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/214:35 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops57h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 2/510:10 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops31h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$1,468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 1/177:15 amSMF - CPT
1 stop22h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/68:50 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop34h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,572
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/214:35 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops57h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 2/48:35 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops32h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$1,468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 1/177:00 amSMF - CPT
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/108:50 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop34h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,572
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/284:35 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops33h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 2/16:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops38h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/13$1,502
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 1/227:15 amSMF - CPT
1 stop22h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/88:50 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop34h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,572
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/198:06 amSMF - CPT
2 stops37h 59mBritish Airways
Sat 2/710:10 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops35h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$1,537

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,261
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

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May

Average price

$1,677
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Cape Town that are best for you.

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SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

4:35 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

8:50 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,437

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/21

4:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops57h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

10:10 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$1,468

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/21

4:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops57h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

8:35 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,468

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

4:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

6:55 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops38h 03m

$1,502

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

8:06 am-8:05 am

2 stops37h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

10:10 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,537

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

8:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,572

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

7:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

8:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,572

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

8:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,572

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

7:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,572

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Deals found on 12/15

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Cape Town (average of $980). Flying from Sacramento to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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 SMF to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Cape Town, such as Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,683 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,683 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,683 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,683 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,683 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Cape Town?

    Airlines like British Airways fly from Sacramento to Cape Town in about 31h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Sacramento and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 10208 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Cape Town round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $1,236, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Qatar Airways. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Cape Town 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 Sacramento to Cape Town?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Cape Town (average of $980). Flying from Sacramento to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,236Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,432Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,472Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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