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$1,460+ 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CPT
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Wed 4/1
Wed 4/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Cape Town
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 March 2, 2026.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:14 pm
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops54h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/44:35 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops52h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,460
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/112:25 pm
SMF
-
CPT
1 stop20h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 3/179:30 pm
CPT
-
SMF
1 stop34h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/28$1,511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/19:12 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops24h 03m
Delta
Tue 3/179:30 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops30h 43m
Delta
Deal found 2/28$1,580
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/210:00 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/131:00 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/1$1,632
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/132:27 pm
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops36h 03m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/41:00 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops38h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/26$1,759
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1812:44 pm
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops37h 46m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/291:00 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops43h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/26$1,907
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:00 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops41h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/86:55 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops38h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/1$1,966
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:00 pm
SMF
-
CPT
3 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/291:00 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops43h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$2,072

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 March 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,460
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,245
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($247 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 March 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/13

8:14 pm-11:50 am

2 stops54h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/4

4:35 pm-11:58 am

2 stops52h 23m

$1,460

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/13

2:27 pm-11:30 am

2 stops36h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/4

1:00 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops38h 57m

$1,759

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/18

12:44 pm-11:30 am

2 stops37h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

1:00 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$1,907

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/18

6:00 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

1:00 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$2,072

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/4

7:40 am-7:06 pm

2 stops44h 26m

$2,168

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/15

11:35 am-4:40 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

1:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$2,269

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/2

12:28 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/13

8:25 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$2,329

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Deals found on 3/2

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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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 $856). Flying from Sacramento to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,350). 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.

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 March 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Cape Town, such as Qatar Airways and United 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
3,745 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
3,745 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
9,375 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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 Qatar Airways fly from Sacramento to Cape Town in about 36h 03m. 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?

    Qatar Airways, at $1,472, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines.

  • 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 $856). Flying from Sacramento to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,350). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 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 March 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,472Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,603Average$2,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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