How long is the flight from Sacramento to Cape Town?

Airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, and Delta fly from Sacramento to Cape Town in about 26h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 17m. Sacramento and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 10208 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from Sacramento to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, American Airlines or Qatar Airways.

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 24, 2025.

Fri 12/125:00 amSMF - CPT

2 stops40h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/56:45 pmCPT - SMF

2 stops60h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/22

$2,576

Fri 12/126:45 amSMF - CPT

3 stops64h 40mSingapore Airlines

Mon 1/510:40 amCPT - SMF

3 stops57h 08mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/22

$3,719

Fri 12/129:18 amSMF - CPT

2 stops34h 32mDelta

Mon 1/59:30 pmCPT - SMF

1 stop32h 46mDelta

Deal found 11/22

$3,968

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 November 24, 2025.

Fri 5/222:33 pmSMF - CPT

2 stops35h 27mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/316:50 pmCPT - SMF

2 stops34h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$1,233

Sat 1/244:35 pmSMF - CPT

2 stops29h 30mBritish Airways

Wed 2/48:35 pmCPT - SMF

2 stops36h 16mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/24

$1,434

Thu 1/227:05 amSMF - CPT

1 stop26h 10mDelta

Tue 2/39:30 pmCPT - SMF

1 stop23h 50mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,572

Thu 1/294:35 pmSMF - CPT

2 stops57h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/28:35 pmCPT - SMF

2 stops32h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/22

$1,239

Tue 5/195:47 pmSMF - CPT

2 stops56h 13mBritish Airways

Tue 5/266:50 pmCPT - SMF

2 stops36h 34mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/23

$1,465

Sun 1/187:05 amSMF - CPT

1 stop26h 10mDelta

Mon 2/29:30 pmCPT - SMF

1 stop32h 46mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,572

Sun 1/187:05 amSMF - CPT

1 stop26h 10mDelta

Tue 2/39:30 pmCPT - SMF

1 stop32h 46mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,572

Sun 1/187:05 amSMF - CPT

1 stop26h 10mDelta

Thu 2/59:30 pmCPT - SMF

1 stop23h 50mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,572

Thu 1/2212:30 pmSMF - CPT

1 stop20h 45mDelta

Fri 2/69:30 pmCPT - SMF

1 stop23h 50mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,572

Sun 1/187:05 amSMF - CPT

1 stop26h 10mDelta

Fri 2/69:30 pmCPT - SMF

1 stop23h 50mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,572

Wed 1/217:05 amSMF - CPT

1 stop26h 10mDelta

Mon 2/29:30 pmCPT - SMF

1 stop32h 46mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,572

Sat 1/247:05 amSMF - CPT

1 stop26h 10mDelta

Tue 2/39:30 pmCPT - SMF

1 stop32h 46mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,572

Last-minute flights from Sacramento to Cape Town
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Fri 12/125:00 amSMF - CPT

2 stops40h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/56:45 pmCPT - SMF

2 stops60h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/22

$2,576

Fri 12/126:45 amSMF - CPT

3 stops64h 40mSingapore Airlines

Mon 1/510:40 amCPT - SMF

3 stops57h 08mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/22

$3,719

Fri 12/129:18 amSMF - CPT

2 stops34h 32mDelta

Mon 1/59:30 pmCPT - SMF

1 stop32h 46mDelta

Deal found 11/22

$3,968

One-way flights from Sacramento to Cape Town
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Mon 12/811:13 amSMF - CPT

2 stops34h 52mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/24

$6,159

Mon 12/87:00 amSMF - CPT

1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$7,113

Mon 12/810:45 amSMF - CPT

3 stops60h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$10,807

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Cape Town

Most accurate provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$1,233 (American Airlines)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,708

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SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/22

2:33 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/31

6:50 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops34h 42m

$1,233

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

4:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops57h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

8:35 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,239

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/24

4:35 pm-8:05 am

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

8:35 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops36h 16m

$1,434

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/19

5:47 pm-11:00 am

2 stops56h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/26

6:50 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops36h 34m

$1,465

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

9:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,572

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop32h 46m

$1,572

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

9:30 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop32h 46m

$1,572

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

9:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,572

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

12:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

9:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,572

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

9:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,572

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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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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 $956). Flying from Sacramento to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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?

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

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

3,665 reviews

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

3,665 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,665 reviews

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

9,039 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,665 reviews

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

11,043 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,665 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

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How long is the flight from Sacramento to Cape Town?
Airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, and Delta fly from Sacramento to Cape Town in about 26h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 17m. Sacramento and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 10208 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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 22% 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 $956). Flying from Sacramento to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,236	Average$1,451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,431	Average$1,708	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,472	Average$1,888	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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.

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