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$1,055+ 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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
May 28 — Jun 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 April 28, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 10/111:22 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops36h 38m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/212:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,622
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/297:21 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops47h 39m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/1012:40 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops43h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,745
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 10/110:14 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops48h 06m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 10/211:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops42h 14m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,781
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Wed 6/37:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/257:10 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops35h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,900
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Wed 5/2712:44 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops31h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/21:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,901
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/122:31 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops34h 59m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/198:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops31h 03m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,905
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/257:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/11:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,995
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/311:34 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops43h 26m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/2512:40 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops43h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26$2,061
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 10/219:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
1 stop29h 43m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/27$2,095

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 April 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,622
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$1,055
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,288
From Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

7:21 pm-4:00 am

2 stops47h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

8:55 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops30h 33m

$1,746

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/3

7:00 am-5:30 am

2 stops37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/25

7:10 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops35h 06m

$1,900

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/12

2:31 pm-10:30 am

2 stops34h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/19

8:55 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$1,905

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/1

10:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/21

9:55 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$2,109

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/3

11:34 pm-10:30 am

2 stops49h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/25

12:40 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops43h 43m

$2,165

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/12

11:16 pm-3:55 am

3 stops43h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/19

12:40 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops44h 15m

$2,363
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/27

12:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

8:25 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$2,602

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

6:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

9:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$2,871

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

8:09 am-12:05 am

3 stops30h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

5:30 am-8:39 pm

3 stops48h 09m

$2,931
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/19

6:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,958

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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 $1,233). 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.

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 April 28, 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.

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

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

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

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

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

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 $2,109, Qatar Airways can have you in Johannesburg from Sacramento in 36h. 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 $1,233. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $1,350 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 25% 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 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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