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$786+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/272:10 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
American Airlines
Fri 3/1310:00 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops32h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/44:34 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops31h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 10/177:25 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops32h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,240
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 5/2811:03 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops37h 22m
British Airways
Thu 6/117:25 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops32h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,249
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 8/232:54 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops31h 06m
British Airways
Mon 8/317:25 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops31h 33m
British Airways
Deal found 1/24$1,324
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 2/214:55 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops28h 40m
British Airways
Sat 2/287:35 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops34h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 1/23$1,348
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 8/252:54 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops31h 06m
British Airways
Mon 8/317:25 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops32h 11m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,399
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 6/1711:03 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops34h 57m
British Airways
Sun 8/99:15 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops29h 11m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,400
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/257:15 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops38h 45m
British Airways
Wed 6/107:25 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,426
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/2510:07 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops38h 18m
British Airways
Fri 6/127:25 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 17m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,451
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/257:15 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops38h 45m
British Airways
Thu 6/119:15 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops54h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,457
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 5/292:52 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops33h 33m
British Airways
Wed 6/107:25 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,501

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 January 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,249
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$786
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,233
From Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

2:10 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

10:00 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops32h 22m

$1,239

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

4:55 pm-7:35 am

2 stops28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/28

7:35 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,348

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/27

7:15 am-9:25 am

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

9:15 pm-12:09 am

2 stops35h 54m

$1,451

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/31

10:07 am-9:25 am

2 stops38h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

9:15 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops34h 27m

$1,526

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/29

2:52 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

7:25 pm-12:09 am

2 stops37h 44m

$1,526

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/31

10:25 am-6:35 pm

2 stops47h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

1:45 pm-9:02 pm

3 stops40h 17m

$1,736

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

10:25 am-6:35 pm

2 stops47h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/10

7:50 pm-9:02 pm

3 stops58h 12m

$1,736

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/25

6:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops50h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

1:45 pm-9:02 pm

3 stops40h 17m

$1,742

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/25

6:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops50h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/10

7:50 pm-9:02 pm

3 stops58h 12m

$1,742

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/27

1:00 pm-9:20 am

2 stops35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

7:25 pm-8:47 pm

3 stops58h 22m

$1,938

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg (average of $810). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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 Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and American Airlines from Sacramento to Johannesburg have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

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
3,733 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

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
11,189 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

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 Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg from Sacramento Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Sacramento airport to Johannesburg. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Sacramento Intl (SMF) from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    For as low as $1,348, American Airlines can have you in Johannesburg from Sacramento in 28h 40m. Sacramento and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 10480 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at $1,167. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $1,350 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg (average of $810). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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 Johannesburg

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg. 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,167Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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