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$1,018+ 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 9, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/511:59 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops47h 21m
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/129:45 am
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops46h 46m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,316
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 10/611:56 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops36h 04m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/128:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops34h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,626
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sun 10/46:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/122:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,630
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sun 10/411:38 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops36h 22m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/92:05 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops37h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,687
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 10/56:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops42h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/148:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops34h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,726
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sun 10/46:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops42h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/102:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,727
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 10/36:25 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops47h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/142:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops40h 46m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,730
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 10/56:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops42h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/112:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,766
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 10/66:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops42h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/92:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,769
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 10/311:38 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops42h 42m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/112:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,770
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 10/510:12 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops48h 08m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 10/121:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops39h 36m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,781
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 10/76:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/102:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,809

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 June 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,316
(Ovago)

One-way from

$1,018
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,653
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 June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

8:03 am-9:00 am

2 stops39h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

2:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops37h 28m

$1,815

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

10:54 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

7:00 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops36h 48m

$2,298

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

11:44 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops28h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

2:30 pm-10:48 pm

3 stops41h 18m

$2,301

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/20

6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/27

7:00 pm-11:51 am

3 stops49h 51m

$2,334
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

12:21 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

11:15 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$2,441

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/6

12:18 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/13

9:55 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop30h 58m

$2,576
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

8:36 am-3:50 pm

3 stops46h 14m

$1,018

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

11:43 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$1,122

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

10:54 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 36m

$1,464

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/19

10:54 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 36m

$1,981

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg

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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 $1,233). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,226). 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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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 June 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

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 1 airline has 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 $2,298, Qatar Airways can have you in Johannesburg from Sacramento in 34h 36m. Sacramento and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 10480 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at $1,233. American Airlines is currently priced 27% 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 $1,233). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,226). 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 airline flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg

Discover the top airline 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 June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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