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$1,237+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Johannesburg

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Thu 11/20
Thu 11/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 11/1712:15 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops33h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/2410:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 10/282:29 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops32h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sat 11/111:56 amSMF - JNB
2 stops34h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/810:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,362
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 10/206:04 amSMF - JNB
2 stops42h 31mQatar Airways
Sun 11/21:45 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops42h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/19$1,506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 11/178:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/247:45 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops36h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,711
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:45 amSMF - JNB
3 stops49h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 12/71:40 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops54h 24mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/19$2,025
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/111:06 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/88:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$2,074
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 11/177:00 amSMF - JNB
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Mon 11/247:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 18mDelta
Deal found 10/20$2,313
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/207:00 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 11/21:40 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops41h 07mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/19$2,393
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2810:34 amSMF - JNB
2 stops58h 36mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/47:55 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops58h 43mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/20$2,428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/97:10 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops37h 50mDelta
Sun 12/79:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop33h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/19$2,576

Cheap 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 October 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,237
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,426
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 October 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

12:31 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

10:00 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,237

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

4:27 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

10:00 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops33h 02m

$1,237

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

12:15 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

10:00 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$1,244

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/9

4:20 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

10:00 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$1,312

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

11:56 am-7:35 am

2 stops34h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/8

10:00 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,362

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

1:49 pm-6:10 am

2 stops54h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

7:55 pm-9:00 pm

3 stops58h 05m

$1,573

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

8:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

7:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops36h 30m

$1,711

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

12:25 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

7:20 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$1,863

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Deals found on 10/18

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg (average of $980). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Johannesburg in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

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 October 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 3 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 $1,237, American Airlines can have you in Johannesburg from Sacramento in 33h 04m. Sacramento and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 10480 mi.

  • 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 $1,166. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $1,176 and $2,153, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 26% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg (average of $980). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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 Johannesburg

Discover the top 3 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 October 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,166Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$2,153Average$2,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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