Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,141

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SMF — CPT
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How to find the cheapest flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best SMF to CPT flight in 2023: compare Sacramento to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Round-trip from

$1,225

One-way from

$1,141
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
From Sacramento Intl to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Cape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

Price

$1,225 - $2,186

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

CPT

Rainfall

0.8 - 3.9 inches

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Cape Town?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Sacramento. Users have commonly found prices around $1,601 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,130. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Cape Town (SMF - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Sacramento to Cape Town

Find some of the cheapest Lufthansa flights traveling from Sacramento to Cape Town. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Sacramento to Cape Town

Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Sacramento to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap Sacramento to Cape Town flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SMF to CPT flights for September, October
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Sacramento to Cape Town in September and October 2023. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

Sacramento to Cape Town 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Sacramento found for this year
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Sacramento to Cape Town in September and October 2023. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

One-way flights to Cape Town from Sacramento

The cheapest one-way flights from Sacramento to Cape Town
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Sacramento to Cape Town. For those needing a return trip from Sacramento, there is a search form available above.

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$1,377 - $2,741

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Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/9

2 stops41h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/31

1 stop28h 58m

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/9

2 stops41h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/31

2 stops34h 33m

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/24

2 stops51h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

2 stops42h 22m

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/9

2 stops41h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/30

2 stops32h 47m

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/24

3 stops52h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

3 stops41h 39m

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/24

2 stops59h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/31

2 stops29h 11m

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/24

2 stops30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

2 stops32h 16m

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/24

1 stop33h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/31

2 stops31h 31m

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/30

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/1

2 stops33h 25m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Cape Town, such as Lufthansa, United Airlines and KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Qatar Airways
7.2
Good
1,816 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
1,572 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Sacramento to Cape Town flights.

Can I find flights from Sacramento to Cape Town for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Cape Town for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $1,377, but on average you can expect to pay $1,896.

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

Delta, at $1,377, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and United Airlines. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What does SMF to CPT mean?

Sacramento Intl Airport is SMF and Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Other flights to Cape Town

Top airline flying from Sacramento to Cape Town

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Sacramento to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,314Average$1,709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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