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$1,294+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,675
(Expedia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,668
From Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/157:35 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/812:57 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops33h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/169:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,536
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/144:30 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops29h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 5/179:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops52h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,675
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/1412:09 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop22h 31mDelta
Sat 5/1711:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops30h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/30$2,820
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/53:55 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/179:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops29h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$7,109

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SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/14

4:30 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

9:15 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops52h 49m

$1,675

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/14

4:00 pm-7:10 am

3 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

5:50 pm-6:42 pm

3 stops33h 52m

$2,294

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/14

12:09 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

11:15 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$2,820

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Deals found on 4/30

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 May 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Johannesburg in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,842 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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 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.

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

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at $1,675. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $2,820 round trip. British Airways is currently priced 3% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,785Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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